For that reason, the People’s Government, through the Ministry of Tourism and Identity (SECTURI), invites the people of Guanajuato, as well as visitors from across the country, to take part in the Guanajuato ¡Sí Sabe! Gastronomic Season, a celebration that brings together the flavors, knowledge, and traditions that distinguish every corner of the state.
Through festivals, fairs, and culinary experiences, this season opens a window into the richness of traditional cuisine, endemic ingredients, Guanajuato wines and spirits, as well as contemporary gastronomic proposals that make Guanajuato a unique destination to enjoy with all the senses.
This Gastronomic Season, which began on May 16 and will continue until August 30, continues to consolidate itself as a platform that promotes Guanajuato’s gastronomic heritage through experiences that celebrate and highlight each region, with festivals dedicated to corn, mango, lamb, ceremonial tortillas, and traditional indigenous cuisine, along with specialized gatherings featuring products such as tequila, mezcal, pulque, craft beer, and wine. The program seeks to bring visitors closer to the gastronomic essence of Guanajuato.
In addition, the Gastronomic Season strengthens the work of traditional cooks, local producers, artisans, entrepreneurs, and tourism service providers, generating productive linkages that directly impact regional economies.
More than just an events calendar, the Gastronomic Season is an invitation to travel through the municipalities, meet those who preserve culinary heritage from generation to generation, and experience activities that strengthen pride in local roots, boost the local economy, and consolidate Guanajuato as a destination where tradition and innovation meet in every dish.
With this strategy, the Ministry of Tourism and Identity reaffirms its commitment to promoting gastronomic heritage as a driver of tourism, cultural, and economic development across municipalities, strengthening pride in the traditions that give flavor and identity to Guanajuato, while also encouraging hotel occupancy, economic activity, and the consumption of local products.
Because in Guanajuato, every dish tells a story, every ingredient preserves a tradition, and every municipality has a flavor to share.
The Distribution of Events by Category Is:
Wine
● Fiesta del Vino (Dolores Hidalgo, August 15–16).
Spirits (Mezcal, Tequila, Pulque, Craft Beer)
● Regional Taco and Beer Fair (San Diego de la Unión, June 28).
● Beer and Tequila Fair “A Toast to Our Traditions” (Cuerámaro, July 5).
● Mojarra and Beer Festival (Yuriria, July 18–19).
● Pulque and Carnitas Fair (Dr. Mora, August 7–9).
● Guanajuato Tequila Festival (Pénjamo, August 15–16).
● Comonfort Mezcal and Ice Cream Fair (Comonfort, August 15).
Traditional Gastronomy
● Traditional Sweets Festival (Jaral del Progreso, June 27–28).
● Baking Fair (Acámbaro, July 9–11).
● Ceremonial Tortilla, Molcajete, and Gordita Festival (Comonfort, July 11–12).
● Purísima of a Thousand Flavors Gastronomic Fair (Purísima del Rincón, July 12).
● Mango Festival (Pénjamo, July 18–19).
● Tradition and Flavor of the Santiago Maravatío Region (Santiago Maravatío, July 23–25).
● Hña Hñu Culinary Showcase (Dolores Hidalgo, July 18–19).
● Mestizo Gastronomic Festival (San José Iturbide, July 19).
● Lamb Festival (Coroneo, July 25–26).
● Corn Festival (Tarandacuao, July 25).
● Rincón Barbecue Festival (San Francisco del Rincón, July 26).
● Festival of Delights (Santa Cruz de Juventino Rosas, August 15–16).
● Customs, Traditions, and Gastronomy of the Sierra Gorda of Xichú (Xichú, August 15–16).
● Pomegranate and Pitahaya Fair (Apaseo el Alto, August 21).
Fine Dining / Gourmet Experiences
● A Luminary in the Kitchen (Valle de Santiago, August 9).
● GEMA (San Miguel de Allende, August 24–30).
● Endemic Festival (Irapuato, León, Guanajuato, San Miguel de Allende; August 14–15).
Source: boletines.guanajuato
