Here's the schedule in Spanish. From what I understand there will be no Gringo day this year. No idea why because the Gringos have been quite proud of it in the past. Vamos a ver. Very fun event and only bull riding .... no bull killing.
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Thursday, January 21, 2016
Wednesday, February 05, 2014
La Manzanilla Rodeo and Gringo Day
I haven't been to the Rodeo since 2006 but despite my neglect it was still one of the most interesting and fun events I've attended in the area. Gringo Day and the Rodeo are Friday but here is a 3 day rundown from the La Manzanilla message board.
Festivities will begin the evening of February 5th. Everyone will gather on the main streets & the around the jardin at approx. 8:00 pm. A large lantern on a pole called a Farola will be paraded up & down the streets, followed by a Banda. People will begin following the Farola, moving to the beat of the music, dancing up one street, down another. Free punch (ponche) will be handed out. The street dancing goes on until 9:00/10:00. This evening announces that The Ejido will be hosting a luncheon the next day at the Casino at 2:00 pm.
On the evening of February 6th, the same happens in the evening, this time announcing the luncheon next day at the Casino will be hosted by The Gringos (Expats, Extranjeros, etc.).
February 7th, Gringo Day at the Casino 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Gringo volunteers will serve our home-made Birria to our Mexican friends & neighbors & guests. During the luncheon there will be dancing & a presentation or 2. After the luncheon everyone follows the Banda up to the Rodeo grounds (either by foot or by car), about 7 - 9 blocks away. Your contribution/ticket into the Casino also admits you into the Rodeo grounds (Feb 7th only). Where you will watch bull riding, dancing horses, lassoing, topped off with dancing to the Banda until sunset. The Rodeo grounds people will have refreshments & snacks for sale.
It is a fun filled day .... come join the fun!!
Only bull riding
The riders
Afternoon dance
La Manzanilla Rodeo 2006Friday, January 21, 2011
La Manzanilla Rodeo
Getting close to the Rodeo and Gringo Day in La Manzanilla. It's always the first week in Feburary so looks like it will start on the 4th or 5th. I would check on the La Manzanilla message board for the exact day of the rodeo.
Here's some fotos of the rodeo in 2006 La Manzanilla Rodeo 2006
Posted by Rennie on January 16, 2011, 10:05 am
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Mark your calendars, dust off your hat, and polish your boots! Fiesta time in La Manzanilla is just around the corner! Gringo Day is Day One - Saturday February 5th - of Fiesta La Manzanilla. This is the first of 2 days of fun, food, beer, dancing, bull riding (for the experts), powerfully tasty punch, and lots of music in the air. Gringo day is sponsored by all of us ex-pats (Gringo types) who regularly visit La Manzanilla while our Mexican townsfolk/hosts attend the reception free of charge.
A Bit of History:
It is said to be the 101st Anniversary Year of the Revolution that resulted in land ownership for the common man. Even the smallest villages throughout Mexico traditionally hold a Fiesta de Toros to celebrate their emancipation ‘way back when’ from Spanish landowners. Individual fiestas coincide with the date their Ejido was formally enacted, giving the people management of the land on which they’d previously been, basically, slaves. La Manzanilla’s anniversary of this original Ejidal formation is February 6th. This year they have planned a two day celebration which begins with “Gringo Day”, the day when expat residents of La Manzanilla sponsor the day as a way of saying ‘Thank you’ to our Mexican townsfolk for their hospitality and forbearance and the Ejido Day on February 6th.
A Day at the Fiesta:
There is a midday meal of birria served about 2 PM in the casino while the banda plays and people dance. About 4 PM everyone follows the Banda down the road out to the rodeo grounds for events like dancing horses, bull riding, and the banda, of course, with lots more to eat and drink. This goes on until darkness falls and everyone returns to town to revive themselves for the big dance. It takes place in the Casino and begins after 9 PM and goes on into the night. On the morning of the Ejido Day, you will hear the Banda rev up very early - still dark! - as they prepare to visit former Ejiditarian notables.
More on Gringo Day:
Each ticket costs 180 pesos and this gets you to both the Birria luncheon at ±2 PM, Saturday, Feb 5 at the Casino and the events at the rodeo grounds from ±4PM - dusk. Be sure to keep your ticket intact until darkness falls on Feb 5th.
We are always looking for help in dishing up the grub so if you can lend a hand and a serving tray at 2 pm on Saturday, February 5, we can sure use your assistance. Don’t forget your apron.
At this time, tickets (180 pesos) are for sale at these locations around town, Mexican Property Resources (formerly Santana), Helping Hands bookstore, the Club, and from individual ticket venders. T-shirts: both men’s and women’s styles are available again this year at the locations noted above for a mere $100 pesos. or you can buy a T-shirt and a ticket for $250 while T-shirt quantities last... oooh-ee, ... such a deal!
Farola:
You'll also want to be at the square after dark on Friday Feb. 4th when a walking group of musicians will help kick off opening night. The strong youth of the town (and a few oldsters, too) take turns spinning the Farola - believe me, it's not light-weight - and leading the banda around the square, down Maria Asuncion to the Casino and back for more dancing at the square. Truly a social event not to be missed. We must also mention the powerfully tasty punch, made by women that afternoon under Lupita’s instruction, which will be available.
Day two is EJIDO DAY, the town’s anniversary on Sunday, Feb 6, when all are welcome to sample the birria courtesy of the town’s Ejido at the 2 pm reception in the Casino. This day usually features Mariachis in addition to the hardworking banda. Lots more fun to be had.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
2010 Fiesta La Manzanilla
2010 Fiesta La Manzanilla: Feb 5 - 7, 2010
Posted by Rennie on January 19, 2010, 12:25 pm
Mark your calendars, dust off your hat, and polish your boots! Fiesta time in La Manzanilla is just around the corner! It is said to be the 100th Anniversary Year of the Revolution that resulted in land ownership for the common man.
Even the smallest villages throughout Mexico traditionally hold a Fiesta de Toros to celebrate their emancipation ‘way back when’ from Spanish landowners. Individual fiestas coincide with the date their Ejido was formally enacted, giving the people management of the land on which they’d previously been, basically, slaves. La Manzanilla’s anniversary date of this original Ejidal formation is February 6th. This year they have planned a three day celebration which includes “Gringo Day”, the day when expat residents of La Manzanilla officially thank our Mexican hosts for their hospitality and forbearance,
This year Gringo Day is Friday February 5th - the first day of Fiesta La Manzanilla. This is the first of 3 days of fun, food, beer, dancing, bull riding (for the experts), powerfully tasty punch, and lots of music in the air. The day is sponsored by all of us ex-pats (Gringo types) who regularly visit La Manzanilla while our Mexican townsfolk/hosts attend the mid-day meal of birria at the Casino free of charge.
Posted by Rennie on January 19, 2010, 12:25 pm
Mark your calendars, dust off your hat, and polish your boots! Fiesta time in La Manzanilla is just around the corner! It is said to be the 100th Anniversary Year of the Revolution that resulted in land ownership for the common man.
Even the smallest villages throughout Mexico traditionally hold a Fiesta de Toros to celebrate their emancipation ‘way back when’ from Spanish landowners. Individual fiestas coincide with the date their Ejido was formally enacted, giving the people management of the land on which they’d previously been, basically, slaves. La Manzanilla’s anniversary date of this original Ejidal formation is February 6th. This year they have planned a three day celebration which includes “Gringo Day”, the day when expat residents of La Manzanilla officially thank our Mexican hosts for their hospitality and forbearance,
This year Gringo Day is Friday February 5th - the first day of Fiesta La Manzanilla. This is the first of 3 days of fun, food, beer, dancing, bull riding (for the experts), powerfully tasty punch, and lots of music in the air. The day is sponsored by all of us ex-pats (Gringo types) who regularly visit La Manzanilla while our Mexican townsfolk/hosts attend the mid-day meal of birria at the Casino free of charge.
Fotos and story from La Manzanilla Rodeo 2006
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