Culinary festivals announced for Mazatlán and Cuernavaca

Mazatlán, Sinaloa, will host the first edition of the Festival Oleada on November 28, 2026, at the Shekinah Beach Club. The event aims to combine the sea, wine, and gastronomy, featuring 22 chefs from regions including Culiacán, Mexico City, Guadalajara, La Paz, and Oaxaca. The festival will include tastings of wine, tequila, mezcal, and craft beer, alongside musical performances and art exhibitions.

In Cuernavaca, Morelos, the Ibero-American Summit of Territorial Cuisine will take place from November 6 to 8 at Plaza General Emiliano Zapata Salazar. The event, titled La Gran Mesa de México, focuses on preserving ancestral culinary techniques. It will feature 24 traditional cooks from Morelos and Mexico City, with Veracruz participating as a guest of honor. The summit will include masterclasses, workshops, and markets to support local producers and artisans.