La Feria de San Marcos, Aguascalientes is one of the most popular and biggest fairs in Mexico. This fair is famous for its variety of pavilions, atractions and expos. The begining of this fair dates back to 1828, when the community started celebrating and honoring the patron Saint Marcos. One of the most important days in the fair is April 25th, which is the day designated to honor the saint. This year the fair will begin on April 23 and last until May 15, 2011. Each year, a state from Mexico is choosen to represent their gastronomy, arts and culture at the fair. This year's nominated state was Chiapas.
Some of the activities at the fair include the Teatro del Pueblo (the people's theather). In the theather, various artists of all genres perform including: Vicente Fernandez, Alejandro Fernandez , Julieta Venegas, La Rondalla de Saltillo and many more. Another traditional activity that takes place at the fair is the Palenque (regulated cockfights), at the cockfights there are also music performances by the regional artists and most important of all money bets.
Another of the popular atractions of the fair is The Fiesta Brava (the brave party). This atraction consists of bull fights, since bull fights are really popular in the Aguascalientes' region, they had to be included at the fair. Everyday there's a bull run at the Plaza de Toros(bullring).
Besides the atractions there are also four sweepstakes, in which kids, can participate by creating a painting or a story about the fair. For the adults, the contests consist of creating a culinary dish or a tipical regional gown, representing the fair and the customs of Aguascalientes. These and many other activities can be found at the fair. With the three weeks the fair lasts, one can enjoy of all the expos and attractions.
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