Every Wednesday the tianguis (open air market) takes place, starting early in the morning.

In February comes the Chili Cook-off, a three-day extravaganza where cooks compete for a trophy, a large cash prize, and a place in a world championship contest. Live entertainment is featured, and there is plenty of food -- not just chili.

Also in February is Carnaval, with "allegorical cars," a parade, music, dance, and a charreado at the lienzo charoo. Sayacos is a ritual where men dressed in wooden "old man" masks run, with all the kids chasing them.

For Holy Week (March-April), Via Crusis is a live representation of the passion of Christ's crucifixion. It starts at the church and ends at the chapel on the mountain. It is said to be one of the most impressive in Mexico. Locals from all walks of life become dedicated actors for three days. The costumes and settings are outstanding.

On May 3, Dia de la Cruz, houses and streets are decorated with lots of color, and fireworks are heard.

On September 15-16, Mexican Independence is celebrated with pyrotechnics, games, mariachi music, folkloric dances, and food at the plaza.

On October 31, Dia del Rosario, there are fireworks, Castillo, and a country fair at the plaza.

November 2 is Dia de los Muertos. Altars are built at the plaza and at La Casa de la Cultura.

November 21-28, the village celebrates its own Fiesta Patronal, honoring Saint Andrew, with nine days of fireworks, processions, games, music, dance, food and drink.

December 17-24, Posadas, features Christmas carols, representation of the Virgin, days before Jesus Christ was born, and piñatas for the children. It ends December 24 with the display of nativities from different parts of the world.