International Guitar Fair

For almost 50 years during the first week of August, this guitar fair has promoted Paracho’s artistic and cultural treasures. It is a chance to learn about the local craft and a great time to take something home with you. Along with the festival are other cultural activities such as the National Contest of Guitarists and Luthiers (Concurso Nacional de Constructores e Intérpretes de Guitarra) and the National Contest of Traditional Toys (Concurso Nacional del Juguete Popular). In the former, guitarists and guitar makers compete, and the latter is a contest of folk toys. Musicians from Mexico and beyond take part in the fair.