Getting out of the city for a weekend is always a great plan—especially when it involves delicious food and a lively celebration. This time, the calendar highlights the National Mole, Pulque, and Barbacoa Festival, which will take place on September 26 and 27 in Amealco.
Needless to say, to truly enjoy this event, it’s essential to arrive with a hearty appetite so you don’t miss out on the wide variety of dishes on offer. Your culinary journey can begin with a breakfast of barbacoa, consomé, and pulque, and in the afternoon, you can discover the immense versatility of mole.
The event will take place in Amealco’s Main Garden.
On Saturday, September 26, activities begin at 10:45 a.m. with a performance by guitarist Vicente García, followed by the official opening ceremony. Later, at 12:45 p.m., the mole contest awards ceremony will take place. The music continues with Daniel (a versatile singer), and tradition will be represented by the Danza de los listones from Chiteje de la Cruz. Later, you can enjoy Miguel Arias and his Código Privado, the Academia Moncayo at 6:00 p.m., and, to close out the day, a performance of the legend of La Llorona.
On Sunday, September 27, the festivities resume at 10:00 a.m. with Marimba Jibaros. At noon, Bonyoo y Compañía will perform, followed by the pre-Hispanic dance “La Leyenda del Pulque” at 1:00 p.m. The afternoon will be enlivened by Trío El Nuevo Legado and Los Ahijados de Santiago. For family fun, there will be a clown show, followed by the Chuwen Ox Dance Group. Sunday’s grand finale will take place at 7:30 p.m. with a performance of the legend “La Carambada.”
Go ahead and learn more about the culture of the “magical town” of Amealco through the Mole, Pulque, and Barbacoa Festival!
