The Guadalajara Reporter
Guadalajara's Largest English Newspaper
Brainteasers, creative costumes, colorful table arrangements and delicious food treats produced a festive, fun-filled afternoon and evening at this year’s Trivia Quizzes.
It’s one of the biggest charity events of the year at lakeside but the 36th Mexican National Chili Cookoff is not just about judging culinary talent, although you’re certain to find chili, salsa and margaritas of the highest order at the event.
Diana Pantoja (center
) won the February 8 Nuestra Belleza Chapala beauty pageant, earning a slot in state level competition on the pathway to the 2014 Miss Universe contest.
If watching prize horse flesh in action holds appeal, you won’t want to miss Pasión Ecuestre, the equestrian spectacle to be presented by Rancho Los Garañones at Chapala’s Lienzo Charro Saturday, February 22, starting at 4 p.m.
“Redwood Highway,” a feature film made specifically for “people of a certain age,” will have its Mexican premiere at El Piano Rojo in Ajijic on February 17 and 18.
A large flock of American White Pelicans has honed into Chapala’s waterfront as an idyllic spot to spend the winter, complete with congenial surroundings and free meals.
Hot action is on the horizon, with the 36th annual Mexican National Chili Cook-Off ready to rock February 14, 15 and 16 at the Tobolandia water park grounds. Gates open daily at 11 a.m. to welcome crowds for culinary competitions and a full day of stage shows, food, drink and shopping market stalls of more than 100 vendors offering assorted goods and services.
