Rosarito Mariachi Divas' Festival Attracts 1,500 And Is On Track To Become An Annual Event

ROSARITO BEACH, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO---The Oct. 2 seaside concert by the Grammy-winning Mariachi Divas attracted 800 people with 700 more attending weekend competitions between music and dance groups from the U.S. and Mexico.

As well as being what many consider one of the best concerts ever presented in the city, the event on the grounds of the Rosarito Beach Hotel raised $5,000 toward the construction of Rosarito’s $1.3 million Boys and Girls Club. Other income went for the sound system, lighting and other expenses for the spetacular.

Rosarito’s Puerto Nuevo Celebrates 18th Lobster Festival on October 17

ROSARITO BEACH, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO---It all started with a tiny fishing village beside a road sign advertising Newport cigarettes --- hence the name Puerto Nuevo (New Port).

Now the village about 12 miles south of downtown Rosarito on the Free Road has grown into one of the most famous destinations in the world for lobster lovers, with as many as 40 restaurants serving up to a million of the tasty crustaceans each year.

More than 60 Artists To Be Featured At Oct. 16 & 17 Rosarito Beach Art Fest

ROSARITO BEACH, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO---More than 60 artists from this city’s thriving artist community and beyond will be featured on Oct. 16 and 17 at the first Rosarito Art Fest.

The huge free exhibition and sale of paintings, sculpture and other works will be held Saturday and Sunday from 11 to 6 on Boulvard Benito Juarez, directly in front of the landmark Rosarito Beach Hotel.

Tickets Still Available for Rosarito Mariachi Spectacular Featuring Grammy Winners

ROSARITO BEACH, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO – Despite brisk sales, some tickets remain for this weekend’s international mariachi festival which will feature a Saturday night seaside concert by the Grammy-winning Mariachi Divas.

“It’s truly going to be a spectacular event,” said Rosy Torres, president of the Rosarito Boys & Girls Club, which will receive all profits from the event at the Rosarito Beach Hotel.

“We’ve had hundreds of people from the area and outside the region reserve tickets for the event, but some still area available and also will be at the festival. We are so grateful for the support, the performers and to Gil Sperry for organizing this great event.”

Rosarito Festival Features Grammy-Winning Mariachi Divas & Benefits Boys & Girls Club

ROSARITO BEACH, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO – A concert and two-day competition this weekend will be highlighted by the Grammy-award-winning Mariachi Divas in a spectacular Saturday night concert by the sea.

Proceeds from the event will go toward the construction of Rosarito’s $1.3-million-dollar Boys & Girls Club.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for people to see some of the best mariachi music ever presented in this region, while helping a great cause,” said Boys & Girls Club president Rosy Torres.

Gil Sperry, organizer of the event expected to attract thousands, has modeled it after similar ones held in the U.S. It also will be the first public concert in Mexico by the Los Angeles-based Mariachi Divas.

Rosarito-Ensenada Bike Ride To Top 20 Million Mile Mark This Saturday

Now in its 30^th year the Rosarito-Ensenada 50-Mile Fun Bicycle Ride will surpass 20 million total miles covered with its Sept. 26 event.

About 5,000 riders are expected for the festive scenic ride, much of it along a coastal route, from Rosarito to Ensenada, said ride organizer Gary Foster.

During the past 30 years since 1979 the iconic twice-yearly event has been held 52 times and almost 400,000 riders have participated, Foster said.

Harley Riders Donate Backpacks & Supplies For 300 Rosarito Beach School Children

More than 250 motorcyclists from the U.S. donated backpacks and other items for 300 Rosarito school children at this weekend’s annual Harley Charity Run.