The 46th Expo Ganadera Jalisco, considered to be one of Mexico’s best livestock fairs, will open Wednesday, October 10 for a 25-day run that should rope in thousands of visitors keen on having a look at top-breed farm animals as well as enjoying a jam-packed schedule of special events.
Look for a full program of competitive events and entertainment spectacles lined up daily to complement the fair’s huge exhibition of live cattle, horses, sheep, goats, and farm fowl. Scores of vendors will also bring in sales displays of western wear, tack, ranch and farming machinery and equipment, food and refreshments and other merchandise.
Children will be able to mingle with farm animals in an exclusive petting area. There are also plenty of musical events planned, including a concert featuring the Tigres del Norte on October 27.The Expo is headquartered at the sprawling Union Ganadera fairgrounds, located at the Glorieta Alamo where the Chapala-Guadalajara highway feeds into Avenida Gonzalez Gallo. While the height of activity will be concentrated during afternoon and evening hours, gates are scheduled to open at 10 a.m. daily. Entry to the fair is 30 pesos for adults and ten pesos for children. For more information go to www.ugrj.org.mx.
As reported last week, horsemen and women, horse-drawn carriages (calandrias) and 20 live bands will take part in a huge equestrian parade (cabalgata) from the Plaza de Armas down to the fairground as part of the Expo Ganadera on Saturday, October 13.