Jan – MarCulturalFeatured
Gray Whale Watching Season
Gray whale watching season along Ensenada's coast. Three months of encounters with these Pacific giants. — Costa del Pacífico
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A reason to travel every day of the year. Festivals, congresses, weddings, sports, culture — everything happening in the destination and everything Ensenada can offer for your next event.
January to December
January to December. Filter by month or event type.
Jan 17 – 19Sports
Baja Surf Club Invitational
Invitational surf competition with top riders from Baja California and Southern California. — Ensenada
Feb 8 – 9Sports
Stacks Open — Surf Tournament
Open surf tournament on Ensenada's Pacific waves. — Ensenada
Feb 16Sports
Truex Duathlon Valle de Guadalupe
Running and cycling through vineyards. A duathlon with the unique landscapes of Valle de Guadalupe. — Valle de Guadalupe
Feb 27 – Mar 4FestivalFeatured
Ensenada Carnival
One of Mexico's oldest carnivals. Parades, music, and gastronomy along the Pacific waterfront. — Malecón de Ensenada
Mar 6 – 10Cultural
México en la Piel
Festival celebrating Mexico's culture, crafts, and traditions with exhibitions, music, and gastronomy. — Ensenada
Mar 14 – 16Sports
32nd Rancho La Vuelta 200
200-mile off-road race through Baja California's desert terrain. — Ensenada
Mar 16Sports
Ultra Trail Baja Ensenada
Ultra trail through mountain paths with views of the Pacific and Valle de Guadalupe. — Ensenada
Mar 20 – 22Congress
Ensenada Brewers Congress
Gathering of Baja California's craft beer industry. Conferences, workshops, and networking. — Ensenada
Mar 21 – 22GastronomyFeatured
Ensenada Beer Fest — 14th Edition
40+ Baja California craft breweries in one weekend. Tastings, pairings, and live music. — Ensenada
Apr 11Gastronomy
9th Wine Salon
Tasting and exhibition of Baja California's finest wines. Producers, sommeliers, and wine lovers come together. — Ensenada
Apr 12Gastronomy
5th Mesas Marinas
Oceanfront culinary experience with Ensenada's top chefs preparing menus with Pacific-fresh ingredients. — Ensenada
Apr 13Gastronomy
25th Shells & New Wine Festival
25 years celebrating the pairing of fresh shellfish with the region's new wines. — Ensenada
Apr 20Sports
6th Tecate-Ensenada Cycling Tour
Cycling tour from Tecate to Ensenada through the Sierra de Juárez and Valle de Guadalupe. — Tecate → Ensenada
Apr 24 – May 2SportsFeatured
Norra Mexican 1000
Thousand-mile off-road rally across the Baja California peninsula. Pure motorsport history. — Ensenada → La Paz
Apr 25SportsFeatured
77th Newport Beach – Ensenada Regatta
One of the Pacific's oldest regattas. Hundreds of sailboats cross from Newport Beach to Ensenada. — Newport Beach → Ensenada
Apr 28 – May 1CongressFeatured
Mexico Tourism Tianguis — Baja California
Mexico's most important tourism fair, for the first time in Baja California. International buyers and national tourism offerings. — Baja California
May 3Sports
44th Rosarito-Ensenada Cycling Tour
The classic Rosarito-to-Ensenada ride along the scenic highway. 44 years of cycling tradition. — Rosarito → Ensenada
May 4Gastronomy
Tuna Cultural Festival
Celebration of Ensenada's fresh tuna. Tastings, cooking contests, and live music. — Ensenada
May 16 – 17Gastronomy
6th Biker Beer Fest
Motorcycling and Baja California craft beer. Rides, exhibitions, and open-air tastings. — Ensenada
May 19Sports
Guadalupe Regatta
Sailing regatta in Ensenada Bay with views of the mountains and Valle de Guadalupe. — Bahía de Ensenada
May 24 – 25Cultural
43rd Fiesta en la Misión
Cultural tradition at the Guadalupe Mission. Crafts, regional food, and traditional Baja California music. — Misión de Guadalupe, B.C.
MaySports
3rd Baja Bluefin Tuna Tournament
Bluefin tuna sport fishing tournament in Baja California's Pacific waters. — Puerto de Ensenada
Jun 4 – 8SportsFeatured
57th Score Baja 500
500 miles of off-road racing through Baja California's desert. One of the world's most important motorsport events. — Ensenada
Jun 13Congress
8th Conferences in Bloom
Conference series in Valle de Guadalupe during the vineyard bloom season. — Valle de Guadalupe
Jun 14GastronomyFeatured
Vineyards in Bloom Festival
The Valley's vineyards bloom and wineries open their doors to celebrate with tastings, music, and dinners among the vines. — Valle de Guadalupe
Jun 19 – 21Sports
28th Ensenada – San Felipe 250
250-mile off-road race from Ensenada to the Sea of Cortez. — Ensenada → San Felipe
Jun 21Festival
Ensenada Summer Fest
Summer festival with live music, gastronomy, and outdoor activities for the whole family. — Ensenada
Jun 21 – 28Congress
Ensenada Brewers Congress
Beer industry week with workshops, tastings, panels, and networking events for professionals. — Ensenada
Jun 29Cultural
The Sea & Its People Festival
Celebration of Ensenada's maritime culture. Fishermen, artisans, and the sea's traditions. — Ensenada
Jul 12 – 13Sports
32nd Baja Open — Beach Volleyball
Open beach volleyball tournament with national and international participation. — Playa de Ensenada
Jul 12Gastronomy
Cocina La Baja
Culinary event bringing together Baja California's best chefs for a night of live cooking and pairings. — Ensenada
Jul 30FestivalFeatured
35th Harvest Festival — Opening
Opening of the Harvest Festival. Northwestern Mexico's biggest celebration kicks off with pairing dinners and concerts. — Valle de Guadalupe
JulyGastronomy
Valle Wine & Brew
Valley wine and craft beer in a relaxed open-air tasting format among vineyards. — Valle de Guadalupe
Aug 1GastronomyFeatured
35th Wine Showcase
The annual Baja California wine showcase. Top wineries present their vintages with guided tastings and pairings. — Valle de Guadalupe
Aug 2 – 3Sports
15th Family Fishing Tournament
Family fishing tournament in Ensenada's Pacific waters. — Puerto de Ensenada
Aug 15 – 17Sports
Warriors of Baja
Extreme multidisciplinary competition testing endurance across Baja California's terrain. — Ensenada
Aug 16Festival
33rd Santo Tomás Verbena
Folk festival in Valle de Santo Tomás with regional wine, farm food, and traditional music. — Valle de Santo Tomás
Aug 17Gastronomy
Paella Contest
Open-air paella competition. Teams compete preparing paella with Pacific-fresh ingredients. — Ensenada
Aug 22Sports
Harvest Regatta
Sailing regatta during the Harvest Festival. Sailing and wine in a single weekend. — Bahía de Ensenada
Aug 29 – 30Sports
Two Seas Fishing Tournament B.C.
Sport fishing tournament connecting the waters of the Pacific and the Sea of Cortez. — Puerto de Ensenada
Aug 30 – 31Sports
Ensenada Cup
Sports competition bringing together athletes from across Baja California. — Ensenada
AugustSportsFeatured
22nd Ensenada International Half Marathon
International half marathon with a coastal Pacific route. Thousands of runners from Mexico and beyond. — Ensenada
AugustGastronomy
Baja Mezcal Fest
Festival dedicated to artisanal mezcal with producers from Oaxaca, Durango, and Baja California. — Ensenada
Sep 5, 12, 19, 24Cultural
Summer Cinema — Plaza Santo Tomás
Open-air film screenings at Plaza Santo Tomás on summer evenings. — Plaza Santo Tomás, Ensenada
Sep 10 – 14Sports
6th Score Baja 400
400 miles of off-road racing through Baja California's desert. Part of the SCORE International series. — Ensenada
Sep 16Cultural
Independence Day Parade
Civic-military parade commemorating Mexican Independence through downtown Ensenada. — Centro de Ensenada
Sep 18Cultural
La Bufadora Day
Celebration of Ensenada's most visited natural wonder. Activities, food, and a natural spectacle. — La Bufadora, Punta Banda
Sep 21Cultural
Baja Rocking Festival
Rock and live music festival with regional and national bands. — Ensenada
Sep 21Sports
Kayak Fishing Tournament
Kayak fishing tournament in Ensenada Bay. Sport and nature in their purest form. — Bahía de Ensenada
Sep 29 – Oct 4SportsFeatured
10th Six Days Baja Rally
Six days of motorcycle rally through Baja California's wildest terrain. A world-class event. — Baja California
SeptemberFestival
Nativa Festival
Festival celebrating all things native and local: music, art, gastronomy, and Baja California culture. — Ensenada
SeptemberGastronomy
Ensenada Oktober Fest
Ensenada's take on Oktoberfest: local craft beer, sausages, and live music. — Ensenada
Oct 3 – 5Sports
3rd La Raza 200
200-mile off-road race celebrating Baja California's motorsport community. — Ensenada
Oct 4Sports
20th Todos Santos Regatta
Sailing regatta in Todos Santos Bay with a full panoramic view of Ensenada. — Bahía de Todos Santos
Oct 5 – 6Sports
8th San Pedro Mártir Hill Climb
Timed ascent up Baja California's highest mountain range to the astronomical observatory. — Sierra San Pedro Mártir
Oct 9 – 12Sports
Norra 500
500-mile off-road rally organized by the legendary Norra. Starting from Ensenada. — Ensenada
Oct 14 – 18SportsFeatured
Baja Epic
Epic stage mountain biking competition across Baja California's diverse geography. — Baja California
Oct 16 – 17Sports
Queens of the Sea Fishing Tournament
Women-only fishing tournament. Celebrating Baja California's women anglers. — Puerto de Ensenada
Oct 25Sports
Octoberfest Regatta
Autumn regatta in Ensenada Bay. Competitive sailing with a festive atmosphere. — Bahía de Ensenada
Oct 31Cultural
Riviera Ensenada 95th Anniversary
Anniversary celebration of Ensenada's most iconic building: the Riviera del Pacífico. — Centro Cultural Riviera del Pacífico
OctoberFestival
14th October Festival
Autumn festival with gastronomy, wine, craft beer, and cultural activities. — Ensenada
OctoberGastronomy
Mexico International Wine Competition
International wine competition with judges from around the world evaluating Mexican labels. — Ensenada
OctoberSports
5th Sailing Festival
Sailing festival with regattas, clinics, and public activities in the bay. — Bahía de Ensenada
OctoberCultural
Night of Sciences
Ensenada is a science city. Outreach night with CICESE, UABC, and research centers. — Ensenada
Nov 1 – 2Cultural
4th Day of the Dead Cultural Evening
Altars, catrinas, music, and traditional food at the iconic Riviera del Pacífico. — Centro Cultural Riviera del Pacífico
Nov 10 – 16SportsFeatured
58th Score Baja 1000
The world's most legendary off-road race. 50+ years of history starting from Ensenada. 1,000 miles of pure desert. — Ensenada → La Paz
Nov 20 – 23CulturalFeatured
Ensenada International Film Festival
Film festival with screenings, workshops, and meet-and-greets with national and international filmmakers. — Ensenada
NovemberCultural
Night of the Stars
Guided stargazing under some of North America's cleanest skies. — Ensenada
Dec 12 – 14Sports
29th Ensenada – San Felipe 250
Off-road season closer. 250 miles from Ensenada to the Sea of Cortez. — Ensenada → San Felipe
Dec 12 – 14Cultural
Christmas Lights Parade
Christmas parade with illuminated floats, music, and festive cheer through Ensenada's streets. — Centro de Ensenada
DecemberSports
Christmas Classic Surf Tournament
Year-end surf tournament on Ensenada's winter Pacific waves. — Ensenada
DecemberCultural
Christmas in the Plaza
Christmas celebrations in Ensenada's civic plaza. Carols, food, and community. — Plaza Cívica, Ensenada
From congresses to sunset weddings
Congresses & Conventions
Convention centers, cutting-edge technology, and proven logistics for gatherings of 50 to 5,000 attendees.
Weddings & Celebrations
Sunset vineyards, private beaches, colonial haciendas — Baja California's most sought-after wedding destination.
Festivals & Concerts
Major events like the Harvest Festival, Carnival, and food festivals that attract thousands of visitors each year.
Sporting Events
Baja 1000, fishing tournaments, trail runs, surfing, and more. Sports infrastructure surrounded by epic landscapes.
Corporate Retreats
Team building among vineyards, executive meetings overlooking the Pacific, and experiences that strengthen teams.
Culinary Experiences
Pairing dinners, lobster festivals, craft beer showcases, and the famous BajaMed cuisine.
Cultural Events
Day of the Dead, book fairs, art exhibitions, and the region's rich cultural heritage.
Ensenada can host your event
We don't just show what events exist — we show the capabilities Ensenada has to produce them. Everything an organizer needs, in one place.
Venues & Halls
150+ spaces
Convention centers, hotel ballrooms, haciendas, and boutique spaces seating 20 to 5,000 guests.
Vineyards & Wineries
80+ wineries
Valle de Guadalupe and the Ancient Wine Route offer unique settings among vineyards, barrels, and golden hills.
Open-Air Spaces
Beaches · Hills · Desert
From pristine Pacific beaches to terraces overlooking the valley. Open spaces for memorable events.
Lodging
5,000+ rooms
Boutique hotels, beachfront resorts, Valley houses, and options for every budget and group size.
Transportation
Air · Land · Sea
International airport, scenic Tijuana-Ensenada highway, cruise port, and private transfers to all venues.
Gastronomy & Catering
BajaMed Cuisine
World-class chefs, catering for 10 to 2,000 guests, and the renowned BajaMed cuisine as the destination's signature.
Production & Logistics
Audio · Video · Lighting
Local production companies with professional equipment, stages, LED screens, and full logistics for events of any scale.
Specialized Services
Wedding planners · DMCs
Wedding planners, congress organizers, DMCs, photographers, florists, and the full events service ecosystem.
Ensenada Conecta
A meeting with the main sellers and distributors who market Ensenada in regional, national, and international markets. The first edition — sold out.
See Conecta 2026Sold out
Bring your event to Ensenada
Congresses, weddings, festivals, corporate retreats — we have the venues, services, and infrastructure to make your event happen.