Events & Festivals in Rocky Point
JANUARY
Rocky Point Chili Cook-Off. More than 100 chefs from all over the world converge in Rocky Point to participate in this unique and spicy cooking competition and share tasty chili recipes and samples.
Rocky Point Chili Cook-Off. More than 100 chefs from all over the world converge in Rocky Point to participate in this unique and spicy cooking competition and share tasty chili recipes and samples.
FEBRUARY
Sand Drags. Fast 4 X 4 machines from all over Northwestern Mexico gather at the Los Patos Raceway during the month for the season’s first competition over 100 yards of sand. The event’s fanfare begins the day before with a car show.
Angler of the Year Tournament (Phase 1). Organized by JJ’s Cantinas, this event is the first part of a three phase tournament that ends in October. The tournament is held February 17 – 19 on Cholla Bay.
Sand Drags. Fast 4 X 4 machines from all over Northwestern Mexico gather at the Los Patos Raceway during the month for the season’s first competition over 100 yards of sand. The event’s fanfare begins the day before with a car show.
Angler of the Year Tournament (Phase 1). Organized by JJ’s Cantinas, this event is the first part of a three phase tournament that ends in October. The tournament is held February 17 – 19 on Cholla Bay.
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Ecotour Puerto Peñasco – Golf of Santa Clara. ATV vehicles tour the coastline starting from Rocky Point and finishing in the Gulf of Santa Clara. For more information, log on to www.atvsonora.com.
Spring Break. Come join the springtime party event primarily for high school and college students from the United States starting in March. [Top]
APRIL
Easter (Holy Week). Recognized as one of the most popular seasons of the year, a great numbers of vacationers visit Rocky Point during the Easter holiday.
Sand Drags. Fast 4 X 4 machines from all over Northwestern Mexico gather at the Los Patos Raceway during the month for the season’s second competition over 100 yards of sand. The event’s fanfare begins the day before with a car show.
Parachuting Exhibition. For two days, parachutists from Eloy, Arizona make their colorful descents from the skies over Sandy Beach. [Top]
Easter (Holy Week). Recognized as one of the most popular seasons of the year, a great numbers of vacationers visit Rocky Point during the Easter holiday.
Sand Drags. Fast 4 X 4 machines from all over Northwestern Mexico gather at the Los Patos Raceway during the month for the season’s second competition over 100 yards of sand. The event’s fanfare begins the day before with a car show.
Parachuting Exhibition. For two days, parachutists from Eloy, Arizona make their colorful descents from the skies over Sandy Beach. [Top]
MAY
Whiplash Desert Racing. Experience a dune buggy race beginning in Sonoyta and finishing in Rocky Point.
LAS PALOMAS THRIATLON - Annual Triathlon and 10K Race. More than 1500 athletes participate in this amazing sporting competition that includes a 1500 meter swim, a 40 kilometer bike and 10 kilometer run. Join or cheer for the world-class athletes that race in Rocky Point! www.redrockco.com
5 de Mayo Festival. Organized by the Convention and Visitors Bureau of Puerto Rocky Point, this traditional Mexican festival consisting of folk dances, mariachi music and traditional Mexican food.
Rocky Point Regata. Sailboats, primarily from Arizona, travel to the Rocky Point coast to participate in this incredible sailing competition.
Memorial Day Weekend. A time when many American tourists come to Rocky Point seeking fun and relaxation. [Top]
Whiplash Desert Racing. Experience a dune buggy race beginning in Sonoyta and finishing in Rocky Point.
LAS PALOMAS THRIATLON - Annual Triathlon and 10K Race. More than 1500 athletes participate in this amazing sporting competition that includes a 1500 meter swim, a 40 kilometer bike and 10 kilometer run. Join or cheer for the world-class athletes that race in Rocky Point! www.redrockco.com
5 de Mayo Festival. Organized by the Convention and Visitors Bureau of Puerto Rocky Point, this traditional Mexican festival consisting of folk dances, mariachi music and traditional Mexican food.Rocky Point Regata. Sailboats, primarily from Arizona, travel to the Rocky Point coast to participate in this incredible sailing competition.
Memorial Day Weekend. A time when many American tourists come to Rocky Point seeking fun and relaxation. [Top]
JUNE
Day of the Navy. 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 coordination with the Naval Authorities assigned to the port. This event is held May 26 - June 11 at the Baseball Stadium.
O.T.L. Softball. During the annual Over The Line Softball Tournament, three-person teams gather to play softball in an event that attracts more and more team participants and spectators at Cholla Bay.
Angler of the Year Tournament (Phase 2). This event is part of a three-phase fishing tournament that ends in October. This part of the tournament is held June 16 to 18 at Cholla Bay.
Sand Drags. Fast 4 X 4 machines from all over Northwestern Mexico gather at the Los Patos Raceway during the month for the season’s third competition over 100 yards of sand. The event’s fanfare begins the day before with a car show. [Top]
Day of the Navy. 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 coordination with the Naval Authorities assigned to the port. This event is held May 26 - June 11 at the Baseball Stadium.
O.T.L. Softball. During the annual Over The Line Softball Tournament, three-person teams gather to play softball in an event that attracts more and more team participants and spectators at Cholla Bay.
Angler of the Year Tournament (Phase 2). This event is part of a three-phase fishing tournament that ends in October. This part of the tournament is held June 16 to 18 at Cholla Bay.
Sand Drags. Fast 4 X 4 machines from all over Northwestern Mexico gather at the Los Patos Raceway during the month for the season’s third competition over 100 yards of sand. The event’s fanfare begins the day before with a car show. [Top]
JULY
Sand Drags. Fast 4 X 4 machines from all over Northwestern Mexico gather at the Los Patos Raceway during the month for the season’s fourth competition over 100 yards of sand. [Top]
Sand Drags. Fast 4 X 4 machines from all over Northwestern Mexico gather at the Los Patos Raceway during the month for the season’s fourth competition over 100 yards of sand. [Top]
AUGUST
Sand Drags. Fast 4 X 4 machines from all over Northwestern Mexico gather at the Los Patos Raceway during the month for the season’s fifth competition over 100 yards of sand. [Top]
Sand Drags. Fast 4 X 4 machines from all over Northwestern Mexico gather at the Los Patos Raceway during the month for the season’s fifth competition over 100 yards of sand. [Top]
SEPTEMBER
Mexico’s Independence Day Fiesta. Enjoy a colorful Mexican fiesta and experience a truly popular celebration at Las Palomas, for Mexico’s Independence Day dinner and show. Come and celebrate with us “El Grito” with a majestic show of folk dances, mariachi and an amazing traditional Mexican buffet. [Top]
Mexico’s Independence Day Fiesta. Enjoy a colorful Mexican fiesta and experience a truly popular celebration at Las Palomas, for Mexico’s Independence Day dinner and show. Come and celebrate with us “El Grito” with a majestic show of folk dances, mariachi and an amazing traditional Mexican buffet. [Top]
OCTOBER
Angler of the Year Tournament (Phase 3). The last phase of the tournament attracts expert anglers from Arizona and locals for a weekend full of fishing, emotion and trophies. This phase is held October 6-8 at Cholla Bay
Rocky Point Regata. Sailboats, primarily from Arizona, travel to Rocky Point’s coast to participate in this sailing competition, October 7 – 10.
Off-Road Car Racing. This fun event involves the whole family as racing teams compete in this off-road rally (poker run type). The race starts in Sonoyta and is held October 13- 15.
Sand Drags. Fast 4 X 4 machines from all over Northwestern Mexico gather at the Los Patos Raceway during the month for the season’s second to last competition over 100 yards of sand. [Top]
Angler of the Year Tournament (Phase 3). The last phase of the tournament attracts expert anglers from Arizona and locals for a weekend full of fishing, emotion and trophies. This phase is held October 6-8 at Cholla Bay
Rocky Point Regata. Sailboats, primarily from Arizona, travel to Rocky Point’s coast to participate in this sailing competition, October 7 – 10.Off-Road Car Racing. This fun event involves the whole family as racing teams compete in this off-road rally (poker run type). The race starts in Sonoyta and is held October 13- 15.
Sand Drags. Fast 4 X 4 machines from all over Northwestern Mexico gather at the Los Patos Raceway during the month for the season’s second to last competition over 100 yards of sand. [Top]
NOVEMBER
Rocky Point Motorcycle Rally. Classic and luxury motorcycle owners ride their machines over the streets of the port. Join this fun and fast celebration for motorcycle lovers, November 9 -12. Visit www.rockypointrally.com.
Kite Surfing Demonstration At Las Palomas. Watch and learn how to fly through the air. Experience surfing, flying and sailing at all once! This event offers lots of fun, music and activities along the Las Palomas beachfront. Email: experiences@lppmc.com. [Top]
Rocky Point Motorcycle Rally. Classic and luxury motorcycle owners ride their machines over the streets of the port. Join this fun and fast celebration for motorcycle lovers, November 9 -12. Visit www.rockypointrally.com.
Kite Surfing Demonstration At Las Palomas. Watch and learn how to fly through the air. Experience surfing, flying and sailing at all once! This event offers lots of fun, music and activities along the Las Palomas beachfront. Email: experiences@lppmc.com. [Top]
DECEMBER
Mike Winters Memorial. Competitions for off-road racers in the heart of the desert at Cholla Bay.
Shrimp Festival. Organized by the Convention and Visitors Bureau of Rocky Point, in coordination with the National Chamber of the Restaurant and Food & Beverage Industry, the annual Shrimp Festival offers fun culinary experiences and shrimp tasting, as well as music and family activities. The festival is held in the beginning of December at the Shrimp Plaza in Old Port.
Welcome Winter Visitors.Rocky Point offers a warm welcome to snowbirds who fly south to Rocky Point for the winter. This annual ritual happens during the Shrimp Festival at Shrimp Plaza.
Sand Drags. Fast 4 X 4 machines from all over Northwestern Mexico gather for the season’s last competition at Los Patos Raceway. [Top]
Mike Winters Memorial. Competitions for off-road racers in the heart of the desert at Cholla Bay.
Shrimp Festival. Organized by the Convention and Visitors Bureau of Rocky Point, in coordination with the National Chamber of the Restaurant and Food & Beverage Industry, the annual Shrimp Festival offers fun culinary experiences and shrimp tasting, as well as music and family activities. The festival is held in the beginning of December at the Shrimp Plaza in Old Port.
Welcome Winter Visitors.Rocky Point offers a warm welcome to snowbirds who fly south to Rocky Point for the winter. This annual ritual happens during the Shrimp Festival at Shrimp Plaza.
Sand Drags. Fast 4 X 4 machines from all over Northwestern Mexico gather for the season’s last competition at Los Patos Raceway. [Top]
