Following are upcoming events in Rocky Point, Puerto Penasco, Mexico. We will continue to provide
updates and contact information as they become available.

For accommodations in Rocky Point for any of the events listed click here resorts or hotels or homes

JAN - FEB - MAR - APR - MAY - JUN - JUL - AUG - SEP - OCT - NOV - DEC

JANUARY	Chilli Cook-off: This event is usually ay Manny’s Beach Club on the second Saturday of the month. Many chefs from all over the world attend this event/competition. For more information visit: www.mannysbeachclub.net 3rd Annual Shrimp & Trade Festival: January 19th at the Shrimp plaza across from the city hall from Noon to 6pm. • Regional Dance Performances • Culinary Showcase from Various Restaurants and Local Establishments • Showcase & Factory pricing of arts & crafts, furniture, jewelry, clothing, shoes, kitchen accessories, etc. Mulligan concert: January 19th.
FEBRUARY	Angler of the year tournament (phase 1): February 16th, 17th and 18th at Cholla Bay. Organized by JJ’s Cantina, this event is the first part of a three phase tournament that end in October. For more information call: (01) 638-38-32785 or visit: www.jjscantina.com. Sand Drags: February 10th. Fast 4x4 machines from all over Northwestern Mexico gather during the month for the season’s second to last competition over 100 yards of sand. For more information call: (01) 638-38-33105.
MARCH	OTL, over the line softball tournament. March at Cholla Bay. Three-person teams gather to play softball in an event every years attracts more and more team participants and spectators. For more information call: (01) 638-38-32785 or visit: www.jjscantina.com. Spring Break: March 10th – 24th An event primarily for high school and college students from the United States. Easter (Holy Week): March 17th – 23th. Recognized as one of the most popular seasons of the year. Many people visit Rocky Point during this time of the year
APRIL	“Cannonball run” Beach Volleyball Tournament: April 19th at Playa Bonita Resort. The event is organized by Outta Town Productions. For more information call: 858 538 4143 or visit: www.outtatownproductions.com. For reservations at Playa Bonita, click here For other resorts, hotels or homes, click here Sand Drags: April 13th. Fast 4x4 machines from all over Northwestern Mexico gather during the month for the season’s second to last competition over 100 yards of sand. For more information call: (01) 638 38 33105. Sky Divers: April 24th – 28th For a two day period, parachutist from Eloy, Arizona make their colorful descents from the skies over Playa Bonita. For reservations at Playa Bonita, click here For other resorts, hotels or homes, click here Hummer Rally 2008: April 19th. 1st Rocky Point Hummer Rally. For more information www.rockypointhummerrally.com
MAY	5 de Mayo Festival: May 3rd held at the Malecon Fundadores area. Organized by the Convention and Visitors Bureau of Rocky Point, consisting of folk dances, mariachi music and traditional food. For more information call: 1 877 843 3717 or visit www.cometorockypoint.com. Las Palomas Triathlon At Rocky Point : May 3rd at 9:30 a.m. Olympic and Sprint Triathlon. Tres de Mayo 2008, the Red Rock Company is again hosting the Las Palomas Triathlon in beautiful Rocky Point (Puerto Peñasco, México). The new venue, new bike course, new run course and great sponsors are only a few reason why you should be heading to México for this incredible triathlon party! For more information please visit www.redrockco.com/rockypoint Click on word for reservations in a resort , hotel or homes 5 de Mayo Regata: May 2th – 5th from Playa Bonita RV. Sailboats, primarily from Arizona, travel to the Rocky Point coast to participate in this competition. For reservations at Playa Bonita, click here For other resorts, hotels or homes, click here Sand Drags: Mayo 18th. Fast 4x4 machines from all over Northwestern Mexico gather during the month for the season’s second to last competition over 100 yards of sand. For more information call: (01) 638 38 33105. One Club Open: May 19th at Cholla Bay. The open consists of a golf game with a certain number of holes located in the Bay. For more information call: (01) 638 38 32785 or visit www.jjscantina.com. Chilli Cook- off: May 19th at Choya Bay. More than one hundred chefs from all over the world converge to participle in this unique cookery competition, organized by JJ’s Cantina. For more information call: (01) 638 38 32785 or visit www.jjscantina.com. Roger Clyne & The Peacemarkers (Blody Mary’s & Autographs): May 17th at Cholla Bay. For more information call: (01) 638 38 32785 or visit www.jjscantina.com. Memorial Day Weekend: May 28th. A time when many American tourist come to Rocky Point seeking diversion and relaxation. Click on word for reservations in a resort , hotel or homes
JUNE	Day of the Navy: June 1st at the “Chamizal Casino”. One of the events related to the festivities highlighted here is the Feria de la Marina, organized by the Professional and Business Women’s Club in the Naval Authorities assigned to the port. OTL, over the line softball tournament: June 9th at Cholla Bay. Three-person teams gather to play softball in an event every year attracts more and more team participants and spectators. For more information call: (01) 638 38 32785 or visit www.jjscantina.com. Angler of the year tournament (phase 2): June 22th, 23rd and 24th at Cholla Bay. This event is part of a three- phase tournament that ends in October. For more information call: (01) 638 38 32785 or visit www.jjscantina.com. Click word for reservations in a resort , hotel or homes
JULY	“100 YDS ON THE BEACH” Sand drags on sandy beach: July, Fast 4X4 machines from Phoenix, Tucson, Yuma, Rocky Point and other parts of Mexico gather at the Los Patos Raceway
AUGUST	Cholla bay Sportsmen’s Club AnnualFishing Derby. The region oldest fishing derby. The Derby’s third and second to last phase takes place the end August and first days of September. For more information call: (01) 638 38 32785 or visit www.jjscantina.com.
SEPTEMBER	One Club Open: September 29th at Cholla Bay. The open consists of a golf game with a certain number of holes located in the Bay. For more information call: (01) 638 38 32785 or visit www.jjscantina.com.
OCTOBER	“JAZZ BY THE SEA” October 4 for more information call 1877 843 3717 “ROCKY POINT CHALLENGE” (Fleet off Tucson, Arizona): October 5th at Playa Bonita Resort. An event similar to the Regata de Veleros held in May, in which residents of Tucson sail the waters of Rocky Point. Angler of the year tournament (phase 3): October 5th, 6th and 7th at Cholla Bay. The last phase of the tournament attracts experts anglers from Arizona and locals to weekend full or fishing, emotion and trophies. For more information call: (01) 638 38 32785 or visit www.jjscantina.com. Beach Volley Ball Tournament: October 18th at Playa Bonita Resort. International tournament with teams primarly from California, Texas and Arizona. The event is organized by outta town productions. For more information call: 858 538 4143 or visit www.outtatownproductions.com. For reservations at Playa Bonita, click here For other resorts, hotels or homes, click here Tri-Family Racing: October. Bathtub Races: At Cholla Bay. Probably one of the year’s funniest events, mixed teams roll through the streets to last competition over. For more information call: (01) 638 38 32785 or visit www.jjscantina.com. NO DATE AT THIS TIME. OTL, over the line softball tournament: October 27th at Cholla Bay. Three-person teams gather to play softball in an event every years attracts more and more team participants and spectators. For more information call: (01) 638 38 32785 or visit www.jjscantina.com.
NOVEMBER	One Club Open: November 4th at Cholla Bay: The open consists of a golf game with a certain number of holes located in the Bay. For more information call: (01) 638 38 32785 or visit www.jjscantina.com. Rocky Point Rally 8 Annual: November 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th. Classic and luxury motorcycles owners, ride their machines over the streets of the port. A celebration for motorcycles lovers. For more information call: 1 877 50RALLY or visit www.rockypointrally.com. Click on word for accommmodations in a resort , hotel or homes X Touring Yamaha “Ruta del Padre Kino”: November 15th -17th. Off road race, starts in Caborca, outdoors mountains and the sea of Cortes to Rocky Point, ATV’s wheels. For more information call Mr. Hugo Diaz at (011-52) 662-215-16-93 or visit www.yamahasonora.com.
DECEMBER	3rd Annual Peñasco Children's Foundation, Inc. New Year’s Eve Banquet: December 31, 2007 at 8:30 p.m. in Playa Bonita Hotel & Resort This charity event benefits the Peñasco Children’s Foundation and will include: Dinner, champagne toast, music, dancing, silent/live auction, raffles and more! Join us for an evening of fun and celebration to benefit the children of Puerto Peñasco. From the US contact Lolis at Toll Free 866-785-2350 or at 602-404-2982

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Daily Events

MONDAYS:

Local 'AA' meeting 5pm at 174 Encinas Ave

ALANON meets at 5pm call 4-01-13

Rotary Club 9:30pm (8:30pm in winter) at Playas Del Ray Restaurant at 98 Kino Blvd

TUESDAYS:

CEDO offers a number of programs, tours, and educational outings in and around Penasco.

"Natural History Talks: A free natural history talk, with exhibits, is presented (in English) every Tuesday at 2PM and every Saturday at 4PM at the CEDO Marine Science Center in Puerto Peñasco. (Presentations in Spanish take place every Tuesday at 4PM and every Saturday at 2PM.)" [reference]

CEDO also offers a number of Eco-Excursions that are great, kid-friendly things to do in Penasco.

Cholla Bay Sportsmans Club - Peñasco Chapter- meets 2nd Tuesday of the month 5pm at various restaurants (Except July-Sept) (announced over VHF radio channel # 26)

WEDNESDAYS:

South of The Border Singles meets for coctails,& often some of the wildest times in town for singles 2-00-60 for details

Local 'AA' meeting 5pm at 174 Encinas Ave

ALANON meets 5pm call 4-01-13 for info

THURSDAYS:

Masonic Lodge meets every other Thursday 3-25-25/3-30-18

Hermosa Beach Club meets noon at Playa Hermosa for beach/ecology walks

Casa Hogar Bingo at 4pm call 3-25-99

FRIDAYS:

Peñasco Players (Bridge,Gin,etc) meets 5pm poolside at the Villa Granada Hotel 107 Madero Ave

Snowbirds Group meets 1pm at Playa Elegante R.V. Park restaurant 91 Matamoros Ave (Seasonal)

SATURDAYS:

CEDO 'Center for Deserts & Oceans' - Offers free 4pm walks and natural history tours (Located in Las Conchas Community,past gate approx. 1 mile,up hill on right-look for sign-and Whale Skeleton)Great Family/Educational spot to tour.Highlighted are joint programs with University of Arizona and Sonoran government,Marine,Desert,Re-cycling,Library,Book Store,and much more! Email CEDO or Call 382-0113 for details

Soccer/Baseball/Basketball games(Organized City Teams & pick-up games) at Municipal Athletic fields located behind Baseball Stadium at entrance to town-Various games/times all day

SUNDAYS:

Non-Denominal Services 9am at Playa Elegante R.V. Park's Recreation Room 91Matamoros Ave

Sagrado Corazon de Jesus (Sacred Heart of Jesus)Catholic Church services at noon,located at 65 Estrella Ave 3-29-59

Soccer/Baseball/Basketball games (Organized City Teams& pick-up games)at Municipal Athletic fields located behind the Baseball Stadium at entrance to town-Various games/times all day

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