AUG 14: Huamantla Fair (Feria de Huamantla)—Huamantla, Tlaxcala. At this event, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, churches and miles of city streets are draped in a beautiful tapestry of colorful flower petals and decorative sawdust. A running of the bulls follows the solemn event.

AUG 12-15: V Mushroom Fair of San Juanito (V Feria del Hongo)–San Juanito, Chihuahua. Organized by the Municipality of Bocoyna. Learn more about the various types of mushrooms and their diverse contributions to the culinary world through workshops, demonstrations and taste-testing. This event also features cooking contests and cultural events. www.chihuahua.gob.mx/turismoweb/

AUG 20: Mani Festival (Fiesta de Mani)–Mani, Yucatan. Mani is known in Mexico as the site of the infamous “Auto de Fe,” where bishop Fray Diego de Landa burned valuable Mayan codices and manuscripts in 1562. Mani is one of the most representative Mayan towns alive. This festival features local dancers, bands, traditional cuisine, live concerts, mechanical attractions, art exhibitions and more. The festival takes place at the center plaza and offers visitors from all over the world a unique cultural experience. www.yucatan.gob.mx

AUG 6-14: XXIII Paracho Guitar Festival, Paracho, Michoacan. Come and join the festival where the most famous guitars are made in Mexico.

AUG 24-27: Morismas of Bracho (Las Morismas de Bracho)–Zacatecas, Zacatecas State. A reenactment of the battles between Moors and Christians, this event involves thousands of actors and has been held annually for more than 300 years.

AUG 26: Chile in Walnut Sauce Festival (Festival del Chile en Nogada)–Puebla, Puebla State. Mexico’s national dish is commemorated every year with several activities, including culinary conferences and samplings, as well as a competition for the largest chile, judged by the Guiness Book of World Records. Inspired by the Mexican flag, the dish contains a poblano chile (green), walnut sauce (white), with pomegranate seeds (red) sprinkled over. A must for lovers of Mexican cuisine!

AUG 27: XXIV International Mexico City Marathon (XXII Maraton Internacional de la Ciudad de Mexico)–Mexico City. Mexico City’s altitude makes this popular 26-mile marathon one of the most challenging in the world. More than 15,000 runners of all ages and from all walks of life compete in five categories. This year, the marathon will start and end at Mexico City’s historic central square (the zocalo). www.maraton.df.gob.mx