Annual Events

The Mulegé Rotary Club’s budget is funded in large part by several annual events.
Our events are attended by Mexicans and non-nationals alike and are fun for the whole family. Music, auctions, raffles, and delicious food and beverages are a common theme of our events. Please see the event dates and descriptions below for more information.

Chili & Pozole Cookoff

February 7th, 2027
In 2019 the annual chili cookoff evolved to a Chili and Pozole Cookoff. Pozole is a hominy based traditional Mexican special occasion soup. Pozole was a big hit, making up over half the entrants and winning the people’s choice award. Participants can sample a variety of pozole and chili, participate in silent and live auctions, and listen to live music. Entrants compete to win the coveted designations of Best Chili, Best Pozole, People’s Choice Chili and Pozole as well as prizes for best booth and costume.

Goat Races

March 7th, 2027
The Goat Races replaced the Pig Races in 2026 as a much-anticipated local tradition. Naming rights to the racing goats are sold in advance of the event and goats sprint (or not) down the zip lined track. Spectators have the opportunity to bet on their favorite goat in advance of each race. This event has something for everyone with 50/50 raffle, local food vendors, and world famous Bloody Mary’s.

Fishing Tournament

TBD (March/April)
The fishing tournament activities take place over three days. Day 1 is registration, raffle, and Calcutta auction of the boats. Day 2 is fishing and weigh-in day. Day 3 is the awards ceremony and banquet. Anyone is invited to join in on the fish dinner banquet feast. The club has also sponsored multiple kids’ river fishing tournaments.

Duck Races

Cancelled 2026, 2027 TBD
The Duck Races began in 2019 as a special event to raise money to replace the Health Clinic roof. It has since been adopted as an annual fundraiser for the club. Everyone is encouraged to buy one or many (rubber) ducks for 100 pesos and watch the numbered ducks race the river. The winning duck owners are rewarded with fabulous prizes. There is also a special duck race just for kids for an opportunity to win a giant inflatable duck.