The Yucatan Fair: A Taste of Mexican Culture

Most people, especially Americans, are familiar with the concept of a State Fair. Each year, in many states in the US, a state fair is held, with rides and games, clowns and shows. The Yucatan is no different and their State Fair puts all others to shame. The Yucatan State Fair is an amazing event that combines everything from candy and food to rodeos, auctions, dog shows and much more. For 23 days, the State Fair is on everyone's mind in the Yucatan Peninsula.

The fair bills itself as having fun for everyone and it is incredibly true. No matter what you enjoy, you will find it in spades in the Yucatan State Fair. This is a truly amazing event that combines the best of modern traditions with Mayan heritage and culture in a uniquely Mexican celebration that will take your breath away. There is live entertainment with some of the hottest act in Mexico, combining traditional music, hip hop, rock and pop and every other musical genre under the sun.

Singing and dancing contests are held through the duration of the fair and are open to almost all applicants; you can enjoy watching the festivities or join in the song and dance yourself! Unlike fairs in the States, the Yucatan State fair even offers aquatic shows, reptiles and a large circus, complete with acrobats and animals. Rodeos and horse jumping events are held, as are dog shows. These give many people and their beloved pets the opportunity to shine in a spotlight as bright as day.

Field trips are held, with children from schools across the peninsula visiting the fair for fun and excitement. These are closely supervised, but the children are allowed to have fun and get a needed break from school. Additionally, there are many sporting events, from skateboarding to biking are to be found through the duration of this amazing event.

Another great thing about the Yucatan State Fair is the incredible diversity of local artisans and craftspeople that sell their wares and artworks at the fair. You can find anything you want and know that you are getting a piece of Yucatecan art that is not mass produced or machine made. If you want hand crafted works of art and beauty, the fair is an excellent place to pick them up.

The dining is another amazing thing about the State Fair. No matter what kind of local food or exotic dining you care for, you'll find that your palate is pleased by the offerings that the fair produces. You can eat traditional Mayan fare, Mexican cuisine and even pizza and hamburgers if the other options are too exotic for your tastes. You will definitely find that there is something for every culinary taste to be found at the fair.

The Yucatan State Fair offers hundreds of things to do, thousands of opportunities to have fun, enjoy the culture that is uniquely Yucatecan and enjoy yourself. It runs for 23 straight days and each of those is filled with excitement.