Upcoming Events for Puerto Vallarta in May 2018

Wed. May/9th/2018.

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Vallarta Azteca Festival of International Folklore

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International folklore groups from the United States, Ecuador, Slovakia, Colombia, Bolivia and Peru, and nationals from Guanajuato, Aguascalientes, Tabasco, Nayarit, Sinaloa, Coahuila, Quertaro and Zacatecas, will participate in the 12th annual Folklore Festival.

Dates: May 10th-May 20th
Cost: Free
Website: https://www.vallartadaily.com/vallarta-azteca-festival/

Restaurant Week 2018

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59 local restaurants in Puerto Vallarta & Riviera Nayarit will participate in the 15th annual Restaurant Week, featuring three-course menus at a fixed price.

Dates: May 15th-June 10th
Cost: $269-$466 pesos (not including drink or tip)
Website: www.restaurantweekpv.com

Copa Vallarta Soccer Tournament

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One of the most important amateur sporting events in Mexico, the Copa Vallarta soccer tournament, will be celebrating its 31st year of giving young athletes the opportunity to showcase their skills against the best national competitors while emphasizing teamwork, discipline and fair play.

Dates: May 9th-13th
Website: www.copavallarta.com

Vallarta Art Walk

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Featuring art in all mediums - paintings, sculptures, pottery and folk art - the purpose of the art walk is to provide a pleasant atmosphere for art collectors, art patrons, local residents and interested visitors to discover the great variety and exceptional quality of art available here.

From 6-10 pm every Wednesday evening, art lovers can explore Puerto Vallarta's numerous artistic offerings during a self-guided tour of the 13 galleries in the city's historic downtown area that host weekly cocktail exhibitions.

Dates: October 25th-May 30th Every Wednesday
Cost: Free
Website: www.vallartaartwalk.com

Down PV Extreme Bike Racing

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After the first edition's incredible success in 2017, Down Puerto Vallarta is coming back to town, bringing some of the best extreme bikers in the world to the streets of downtown Puerto Vallarta. This exciting event is free and open to the public.

Dates: May 13 at 4:30 pm
Cost: Free
Website: Down PV Facebook

Expats in Vallarta Cocktail Social

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ExPats in Vallarta, a fun and friendly group of Puerto Vallarta residents and visitors from other countries, have a variety of entertaining social events scheduled for May, from Happy Hours and Special Dinners to a Wine & Appetizer Evening.

The local group of Expats in Vallarta is open to all residents, visitors and investors from other countries. The purpose of the group is informal fellowship and assistance for ExPats around Vallarta or those considering living in the area. There is no membership fee or requirement; everyone pays for only what they use or consume.

Dates:

• Tuesday, May 15th at Pancho Villa on Calle Fluvial near Costco, Happy Hours are from 5-7 pm.
• A Wine and Appetizer Evening will be held on Friday, May 16th, five minutes south of Old Town. Advance reservations are necessary.
• Special Dinners are scheduled for Thursday, May 31st at El Andariego Restaurant, Av. Mexico #1358 in Colonia 5 de diciembre. Advance reservations and dinner ticket purchases are necessary.

Cost: There is no charge to attend, just pay for what you order.
Website: ExpatsInVallarta.com.

Riviera Nayarit Wind Festival & Kitesurf Competition

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Kitesurfers from all over Mexico - and the world! - are preparing to hit the beaches of the Riviera Nayarit for three days of spectacular kitesurfing during the 2018 Festival del Viento (Wind Festival).

Dates: May 18th-20th
Cost: FREE
Website: https://www.facebook.com/FDVMexico

Vallarta Pride 2018 Celebrates PV's 100th Anniversary

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Vallarta Pride has grown yearly, with its 2017 edition attracting more than 17,000 visitors. The event has become a staple in the international Pride calendar, and now drives a considerable influx of visitors during what used to be the end of Puerto Vallarta's traditional high season for tourism.

Puerto Vallarta's annual LGBTQ cultural celebration, Vallarta Pride, will bring a new level of camp to the city's celebration of the 100th anniversary of its founding with a "100 Reasons to Celebrate" theme, which will culminate on Saturday, May 26, with a grand nighttime shindig worthy of any small-town summer carnival - if that carnival featured half-naked "go-go boys" and drag queens galore.go boys" and drag queens galore.

Dates: May 20th-27th
Cost: Free
Website: http://vallartapride.com/en/home/

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