{"id":9053,"date":"2015-12-20T08:21:16","date_gmt":"2015-12-20T15:21:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.loscabosguide.com\/blog\/?p=9053"},"modified":"2015-12-20T08:21:16","modified_gmt":"2015-12-20T15:21:16","slug":"big-events-ring-in-2016-in-baja-california-sur","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.loscabosguide.com\/blog\/2015\/12\/big-events-ring-in-2016-in-baja-california-sur\/","title":{"rendered":"Big Events Ring in 2016 in Baja California Sur"},"content":{"rendered":"

Los Cabos<\/a> residents will have little time to rest and recuperate after their traditional holiday binge\u2013for the uninitiated, the period from December 12 (El D\u00eda de la Virgen de Guadalupe) to January 6 (El D\u00eda de Los Tres Reyes Magos) is commonly referred to in M\u00e9xico as the Marat\u00f3n Guadalupe – Reyes due to the plethora of parties, dinners and other celebrations one is obliged to attend\u2013since the remainder of January promises a fresh round of high-profile festivals and fiestas<\/a>, at sites around Baja California Sur.<\/p>\n

Two words:\u00a0 Pace yourself.<\/p>\n

6th Annual Lord of the Wind Showdown<\/strong><\/p>\n

Each winter, strong El Norte winds blow down the Sea of Cort\u00e9s, creating ideal windsports conditions in picturesque East Cape towns like La Ventana and Los Barriles. The latter has for several years hosted the region\u2019s premier kiteboarding competition, Lord of the Wind Showdown, an event sponsored by the local Rotary Club, and augmented with social events like tamale cook-offs and reggae beach concerts. In 2016, for the first time, Lord of the Wind becomes the IKA North American Kitefoil Championship. This leap in status brings with it widespread television coverage\u2013over 20 channels broadcasting in 98 countries\u2013as well as a raft of new sponsors, many of whom will be exhibiting their wares during the 6th annual wind and wave riding contest, slated to take place January 13 \u2013 17, 2016. Admission is free for spectators, with accommodations available at benchmark local resorts like Palmas de Cortez and Buena Vista Beach Club. For more information, visit lordofthewindbaja.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The Lord of the Wind Showdown has evolved in just a few short years from a regional windsports competition on Baja Sur\u2019s beautiful East Cape to an event of an international significance. It\u2019s now the IKA North American Kitefoil Championship, and will be televised in nearly 100 countries around the globe.<\/p><\/div>\n

5th Annual Todos Santos Music Festival<\/strong><\/p>\n

Former R.E.M. lead guitarist founded this yearly musical showcase in 2012, and in the years since has not only introduced local audiences to some of the best alternative rock and country bands from the U.S., but raised a great deal of money for local children\u2019s charities through the Palapa Society of Todos Santos. The line-up for the upcoming event\u2013scheduled for Jan. 14 \u2013 16, and 20 \u2013 23, 2016\u2013may be the best yet, promising appearances from alternative country rockers like Drive-By Truckers, Old 97\u2019s and The Jayhawks, as well as alt rock standouts The Autumn Defense (featuring Wilco members Pat Sansone and John Stirratt), Death Cab for Cutie and Filthy Friends (a collaboration between Buck and Corin Tucker of Sleater-Kinney). Most of the performances will take place at famed local lodging Hotel California, except for the concluding concert, a free show staged on the town square. A local musical showcase will be held on Jan. 20. For tickets and other information, go to\u00a0todossantosmusicfestival.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"TSMF\"<\/a>

Former R.E.M. lead guitarist Peter Buck founded the Todos Santos Music Festival, the 2016 edition of which takes place Jan. 14 \u2013 16, and 20 \u2013 23 at the famed Hotel California and other venues around the Pacific Coast pueblo m\u00e1gico.<\/p><\/div>\n

3rd Annual Todos Santos Writers Workshop<\/strong><\/p>\n

Now in its 3rd year, the writers workshop follows hard on the heels of the music festival, and serves as a sort of transition to later local cultural festivals like the Open Artists Studio Tour and the Todos Santos Film Festival. The week-long program for future Hemingways and Nerudas includes seminars, workshops and one-on-one mentoring sessions with visiting authors, all of which are held at the historic 19th century hacienda Casa Dracula. Guest speakers and seminar leaders at the 2016 workshop\u2013to take place Jan. 24 \u2013 30\u2013include Jonathan Penner (This World is Yours \u2013 The Power of Point of View), Christopher Merrill (The Forgotten Language \u2013 Writing and Nature), Bruce Berger (Collecting the World \u2013 An Environmental Writer\u2019s Life), Jeanne McCulloch (fiction), Rex Weiner (non-fiction), Gordon Chaplin (memoir) and Lucille Recht (children\u2019s books). Additionally, New York City-based literary agents Meg Thompson, Cindy Uh (Thompson Literary) and Andrea Barzvi (Empire Literary) will discuss the literary profession and the value of proper representation. For information on enrollment, visit\u00a0www.todossantoswritersworkshop.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"TSWW\"<\/a>

The historic and evocatively named Casa Dracula hosts seminars, workshops and one-on-one mentoring sessions at the 3rd annual Todos Santos Writers Workshop, slated for Jan. 24 \u2013 30, 2016.<\/p><\/div>\n

2015 \u2013 2016 San Jos\u00e9 del Cabo Art Walk<\/strong><\/p>\n

Not all of January\u2019s best to-dos are annual affairs. Some, such as the San Jos\u00e9 del Cabo Art Walk and the Cabo San Lucas Circuito Cultural, are cultural events held weekly during the high tourist season. Art Walk has for many years been a mainstay\u2013every Thursday night, 5 \u2013 9 p.m., November through June\u2013in the colonial style city\u2019s historic Distrito del Arte<\/em>. Visitors and locals alike are invited to enjoy wine and cheese while browsing paintings and sculptures in participating galleries, and to stroll the district\u2019s cobblestone streets as mariachis and other musicians serenade them. Several area activities companies offer guided tours for Art Walk, but intrepid sorts will find it easy enough to navigate the area on their own.\u00a0 Afterwards, feel free to explore the neighborhood\u2019s excellent collection of restaurants and bars, which include the state\u2019s first craft brewery, Baja Brewing Company<\/a>, and traditional Mexican cuisine specialist Mi Casa<\/a>. To learn more, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"SJDAW\"<\/a>

San Jos\u00e9 del Cabo\u2019s seasonal Thursday night Art Walks showcase galleries, boutiques and restaurants in the colonial style city\u2019s historic Distrito del Arte.<\/p><\/div>\n

2015 \u2013 2016 Cabo San Lucas Circuito Cultural<\/strong><\/p>\n

Although this event premiered scarcely a year ago, it\u2019s already become a favorite of locals, and a mandatory event for first-time visitors to Cabo San Lucas. Each Saturday from noon to 11 p.m., the Land\u2019s End city\u2019s gorgeous marina boardwalk becomes a huge outdoor gallery and event space, with exhibits from dozens of talented local artists, and lively performances from traditional Mexican singers and dancers. In addition to art and music, the circuit also offers wine and tequila tastings, cultural workshops, and of course fine food at some of Cabo\u2019s signature dining spots. For additional information, visit\u00a0www.circuitoculturalcabo.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t worry. You can rest in February.<\/p>\n

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