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The ExpoFeria Ganade
I saw in the Bay Vallarta magazine and heard on the radio about the Expo-Feria Ganadera (Livestock Fair). It was in a distant area of town called Las Mojoneras. It is on the road to the Vista Vallarta golf course, between El Pitillal and Ixtapa.We arrived at the fair about 9 p.m. and it was not too busy. We parked the car and went to buy our tickets. The admission was 20 pesos per adult and 10 pesos per child. Included in the price of admission were tickets for 12 rides and activities. Mostly they were kids rides, but we did go in the haunted house and on one ride. Had we gone during the week, the tickets were two for the price of one.There were plenty of food stands with tacos, hot dogs, popcorn and more. We got some french fries, but decided against the salchi-pulpos. For those who are not into this culinary craze, it is a hot dog (salchicha) that is cut in such a way that when it is deep fried, the ends split apart and look like a little octopus (pulpo).There were midway games. We played several rounds of ring toss. For 5 pesos you got a bowl of 20 rings to toss at bottles for money prizes. We didn't win, but it was fun.We walked around the livestock area and saw some cattle, goats, horses and a John Deere tractor. There were pony rides and an animal display with ostriches, rabbits, chickens and other farm animals. Whip, we thought of you while looking at the cattle.At the Expo-Feria there was also a palenque, which is a chicken fight. We didn't go to it. Maybe next year - not!Like all good fairs, there was entertainment. In the lienzo charro (rodeo ring) there were a few bull riders. Some of the bulls seemed pretty docile but others more feisty.We saw two bands. It is a wonder that fair-goers across Mexico are not all deaf. The speakers in use were about the size of a 75 Cadillac! I think you could hear the music downtown! 
The bands both played banda music which we enjoyed. A few couples danced at the top of the stands.While listening to the music we talked to some local folks from Las Mojoneras. Just as English speaking folks joke that their Spanish improves after a few beers, these guys English improved after a few beers. We talked to them for a while and they invited us to their home, but we had to decline because it was getting pretty late. They offered us a beer or soft drink, but it was so chilly I had to decline.I would bet a couple pesos that we were the only gringos at the fair last night! We had a great time.
I saw in the Bay Vallarta magazine and heard on the radio about the Expo-Feria Ganadera (Livestock Fair). It was in a distant area of town called Las Mojoneras. It is on the road to the Vista Vallarta golf course, between El Pitillal and Ixtapa.We arrived at the fair about 9 p.m. and it was not too busy. We parked the car and went to buy our tickets. The admission was 20 pesos per adult and 10 pesos per child. Included in the price of admission were tickets for 12 rides and activities. Mostly they were kids rides, but we did go in the haunted house and on one ride. Had we gone during the week, the tickets were two for the price of one.There were plenty of food stands with tacos, hot dogs, popcorn and more. We got some french fries, but decided against the salchi-pulpos. For those who are not into this culinary craze, it is a hot dog (salchicha) that is cut in such a way that when it is deep fried, the ends split apart and look like a little octopus (pulpo).There were midway games. We played several rounds of ring toss. For 5 pesos you got a bowl of 20 rings to toss at bottles for money prizes. We didn't win, but it was fun.We walked around the livestock area and saw some cattle, goats, horses and a John Deere tractor. There were pony rides and an animal display with ostriches, rabbits, chickens and other farm animals. Whip, we thought of you while looking at the cattle.At the Expo-Feria there was also a palenque, which is a chicken fight. We didn't go to it. Maybe next year - not!Like all good fairs, there was entertainment. In the lienzo charro (rodeo ring) there were a few bull riders. Some of the bulls seemed pretty docile but others more feisty.We saw two bands. It is a wonder that fair-goers across Mexico are not all deaf. The speakers in use were about the size of a 75 Cadillac! I think you could hear the music downtown! 
The bands both played banda music which we enjoyed. A few couples danced at the top of the stands.While listening to the music we talked to some local folks from Las Mojoneras. Just as English speaking folks joke that their Spanish improves after a few beers, these guys English improved after a few beers. We talked to them for a while and they invited us to their home, but we had to decline because it was getting pretty late. They offered us a beer or soft drink, but it was so chilly I had to decline.I would bet a couple pesos that we were the only gringos at the fair last night! We had a great time.
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