Los Cabos Events

The PELAGIC Summer Slam Tournament offers anglers prizes totaling over $500,000 as they compete in releasing the most billfish (marlin, swordfish or sailfish) and/or catching the heaviest gamefish (tuna, dorado, wahoo).

This exciting event features fishing and golf tournaments, live music performances and more to be benefit childrens’ charities.

Taking place in the East Cape, teams compete for a large purse. For reservations for the Dorado Shootout, please visit www.doradoshootout.com.

Anglers compete for black or blue marlin, dorado and tuna. This fishing bout is designed for serious anglers who love competition in a casual and convivial environment.

This competition is fast becoming international in scope with competitors from around the world, including Finland, Papau New Guinea, Italy and Austria. Record purse of $850,000 in cash and prizes! Event is held in Cabo San Lucas. Prizes for biggest blue, black and striped marlin plus awards for most billfish released.

This tournament pits anglers in a competition to top the previous year’s record. Cash prizes awarded to the top three teams as well as the teams that catch the largest fish in three eligible billfish species. Winners receive an invitation to represent the tournament at the next IGFA Offshore World Championship.

A dramatic shotgun kicks off this fishing tournament featuring big cash prizes. Deemed the “world’s richest billfish tournament” with over $4 million in prize money. anglers from all over the world converge in Los Cabos to compete for record marlin.

Annual Mercury/WON Los Cabos Tuna Jackpot Tournament. Event held in Cabo San Lucas.

This national holiday features festivities, parades and fireworks throughout Mexico as well as agricultural fairs in rural areas.

Family celebrations and gift giving commemorates the gifts of the Magi. Rosca de los Reyes (King’s Loaf) pastries are baked with a little plastic doll hidden inside.

This is a Mexican religious holiday during which the Catholic Church allows animals to enter the church for blessing.

Spectacular views of whales just offshore abound. Of the world’s 11 species of whales, eight come to Los Cabos to breed and nurse their young.

Every Thursday evening, visitors and residents enjoy strolling the art district of San Jose del Cabo along Obregon Street behind the church, sipping wine and viewing fine art. Exact times of this event vary each year.

The Shoppes at Palmilla hosts a weekly organic farmer’s market every Friday 9am to 2pm during the months of November through April. In addition to local produce, you’ll find artisanal pastries, eggs, fish, dairy products, flowers and more!

Candelmas heralds the arrival of spring with candlelight processions, music, food and dance. The traditional blessing of seeds and candles co-mingles pre-Hispanic and European traditions.

Official speeches and ceremonies are conducted nationwide.

"Friendship Day". Love and friendship are celebrated. This holiday is similar to Valentine’s Day.

Carnaval is an indulgent celebration before the fasting period of Catholic Lent. This week before Lent is filled with feasting, drinking, parades and dancing in the streets that culminates on "Fat Tuesday." In La Paz, Baja Sur’s biggest celebration takes place, with participants competing for the honor of being named King and Queen of the Royal Court. In Cabo San Lucas, parades and a festival will mark the season.

This Mexican national holiday honors the Mexican flag.

Spectacular views of whales just offshore abound. Of the world’s 11 species of whales, eight come to Los Cabos to breed and nurse their young.

The Shoppes at Palmilla hosts a weekly organic farmer’s market every Friday during the months of November through April. In addition to local produce, you’ll find artisanal pastries, eggs, fish, dairy products, flowers and more!

Every Thursday evening, visitors and residents enjoy strolling the art district of San Jose del Cabo along Obregon Street behind the church, sipping wine and viewing fine art. Exact times of this event vary from year to year.

A spectacular desert race from Ensenada to Cabo San Lucas, this annual event takes place down the length of Baja Peninsula through tough rugged desert terrain and off-road trails.

Annual parades and festive events honor St. Joseph, patron saint of San Jose del Cabo.

The birthday of the country’s first President, Benito Juarez, featuring dances, music and food in commemoration of one of Mexico’s most honored heroes.

The Shoppes at Palmilla hosts a weekly organic farmer’s market every Friday during the months of November through April. In addition to local produce, you’ll find artisanal pastries, eggs, fish, dairy products, flowers and more!

Every Thursday evening, visitors and residents enjoy strolling the art district of San Jose del Cabo along Obregon Street behind the church, sipping wine and viewing fine art. Exact times of this event vary from year to year.

Spectacular views of whales just offshore abound. Of the world’s 11 species of whales, eight come to Los Cabos to breed and nurse their young.

Holy week ends the 40-day Lent period. This week includes Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Festivities include colorful parades through downtown and flying eggs filled with paper confetti. This is a very popular vacation time for Mexican families.

This day celebrates the importance of children in society.

The Shoppes at Palmilla hosts a weekly organic farmer’s market every Friday during the months of November through April. In addition to local produce, you’ll find artisanal pastries, eggs, fish, dairy products, flowers and more!

Spectacular views of whales just offshore abound. Of the world’s 11 species of whales, eight come to Los Cabos to breed and nurse their young.

Every Thursday evening, visitors and residents enjoy strolling the art district of San Jose del Cabo along Obregon Street behind the church, sipping wine and viewing fine art. Event times vary each year.

Primero de Mayo is the Mexican national holiday that is equivalent to Labor Day in the U.S. It is also referred to as "May Day". Government banks and offices close their doors in observation.

This annual holiday commemorates the Battle of Puebla in 1862 when the Mexican army defeated a French force twice its size just south of Mexico City.

Mother’s Day is an especially significant holiday in Mexico.

Every Thursday evening, visitors and residents enjoy strolling the art district of San Jose del Cabo along Obregon Street behind the church, sipping wine and viewing fine art. Times vary each year.

Navy Day is an official Mexican holiday.

This annual religious festival consists of parades and church services.

The PELAGIC Summer Slam Tournament offers anglers prizes totaling over $500,000 as they compete in releasing the most billfish (marlin, swordfish or sailfish) and/or catching the heaviest gamefish (tuna, dorado, wahoo).

A celebration of fathers.

This annual fishing tournament benefits several children’s organizations in Southern California, including Big Brothers/Big Sisters.

Every Thursday evening, visitors and residents enjoy strolling the art district of San Jose del Cabo along Obregon Street behind the church, sipping wine and viewing fine art. Event times vary each year.

Taking place in the East Cape, teams compete for a large purse. For reservations for the Dorado Shootout please visit www.doradoshootout.com.

Carmen is believed to be a protector of the Mexican nation. Craft vendors, parades, puppeteers, bullfights and a fishing tournament are held to celebrate the day.

Celebrate mango season with this fun-filled multi-day festival taking place in historic Todos Santos, about an hour from Cabo San Lucas on the Pacific. Enjoy great food, live music and dance performances.

Parades and festivities take place throughout Mexico, usually with riders mounted on white horses reenacting battlefield skirmishes along with street parties.

There’s big cash awards for teams competing in this East Cape fishing tournament (billfish and gamefish).

Part of the Association of Tennis Professionals  (ATP tour), this professional men’s tournament brings together international players.

This is the celebration of the Virgin Mary’s departure from earth and into heaven. Processions with musical bands and floats denoting the Virgin Mary’s life. Restaurants offer feast-style dinner buffet specials until late into the night.

Throughout the surrounding months endangered baby sea turtles begin to hatch. Months before, conservation groups in Los Cabos protect nesting sites during the critical incubation period. Many sea turtles nest outside of resorts on the beaches resting along the Sea of Cortez. Resorts participate in the conservation effort by organizing supervised baby turtle release programs, helping the tiny creatures make their first journey safely into the sea.

Though this date is an approximation, the President delivers the State of the Union Address in the autumn.

This local holiday celebrates Baja’s first mission.

Mexico’s most significant national holiday begins the evening of September 15 with the President’s cry (El Grito) of "Viva Mexico" from the balcony of the National Palace. Locals respond with calls of "Viva!" Fireworks, folk dancing and mariachi bands follow. The next day offers parades, speeches, family picnics and more. Events held in Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo.

Throughout the surrounding months, endangered baby sea turtles begin to hatch. Months before, conservation groups in Los Cabos protect nesting sites during the critical incubation period. Many sea turtles nest outside of resorts on Sea of Cortez beaches. Resorts participate in the conservation effort by organizing supervised baby turtle release programs, helping the tiny creatures make their first journey safely into the sea.

This star-studded jazz music festival features well-known headliners and takes place at the new Hard Rock Hotel Los Cabos. Come enjoy incredible music in paradise.

This day celebrates Columbus’ arrival to the Americas, and the historical origins of the Mexican Mestizo race, which is a blend of Spanish and indigenous peoples.

Festival of Nuestra Señora del Pilar, the patron saint of Todos Santos. A fair and live music in the plaza for most of the week. Dancing to live music in the evenings on the zocalo.

This tournament hosts fishing in various sections for the biggest blue, black and striped marlin, yellowfin tuna, wahoo (ocean baracuda) and dorado. Aside from the fishing, parties and a generous prize purse make this one of the best events of its kind.

The festival of St Luke’s Day - the Patron Saint of Cabo San Lucas (which means "Cape of Saint Luke"). Expect lots of dancing in the streets, music and specially arranged local events to mark the day.

Anglers compete for tuna, dorado and marlin. Friendly competition and cash prizes.

A dramatic shotgun start kicks off this fishing tournament featuring big cash prizes. Anglers from all over the world converge on Los Cabos to compete for record marlin.

Cemetery vigils, religious events, specialty foods and children’s festivals commemorate relatives and friends who are no longer living.

Cali Roots artists will be in Los Cabos for a multi-day event filled with music, fun and activities.

This great multi-day festival brings together films from throughout Latin America including feature-length films, shorts and documentaries. Takes place in lovely historic Todos Santos.

Annual Mercury/WON Los Cabos Tuna Jackpot Tournament. Event held in Cabo San Lucas.

Play at the majestic Palmilla Golf Course and support the local Los Cabos Casa Hoga” orphanage during their annual charity fundraiser!

The Los Cabos International Film Festival showcases both Mexican and foreign film submissions in various categories, with international film stars making appearances.

Parades and rodeos commemorate the Mexican Revolution of 1910.

This international culinary festival showcases the gourmet offerings of local and international star chefs and guest food experts from around the world. Enjoy incredible food and wine as well as outstanding live entertainment. Proceeds support local charities.

The Shoppes at Palmilla hosts a weekly organic farmer’s market every Friday during the months of November through April. In addition to local produce, you’ll find artisanal pastries, eggs, fish, dairy products, flowers and more!

Every Thursday evening from November to May, visitors and residents enjoy strolling the art district of San Jose del Cabo along Obregon Street behind the church, sipping wine and viewing fine art. 5pm-9pm

Spectacular views of whales just offshore abound from October through April. Of the world’s eleven species of whales, eight come to Los Cabos to breed and nurse their young.

This nationwide display of traditional culture is celebrated with street fairs, fireworks, processions, masses and more.

Candlelit processions from house to house for the 9 days prior to Christmas.

Mexico celebrates Christmas day.

In Cabo San Lucas, you can expect glamorous VIP parties at resorts and nightclubs for New Year’s Eve.

The skies come alive over breathtaking Médano Beach in Cabo San Lucas to welcome the New Year. An annual fireworks spectacular shines above Cabo – the perfect backdrop for your midnight kiss. View from the beach clubs, restaurants, resorts and sands of Médano Beach.

The Shoppes at Palmilla hosts a weekly organic farmer’s market every Friday during the months of November through April. In addition to local produce, you’ll find artisanal pastries, eggs, fish, dairy products, flowers and more!

Every Thursday evening from November to May, visitors and residents enjoy strolling the art district of San Jose del Cabo along Obregon Street behind the church, sipping wine and viewing fine art. 5pm-9pm

Spectacular views of whales just offshore abound from October through April. Of the world’s eleven species of whales, eight come to Los Cabos to breed and nurse their young.