BAJA CALIFORNIA’S 20TH ANNUAL SAN FELIPE SHRIMP FESTIVAL

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BAJA CALIFORNIA’S 20TH
 ANNUAL SAN FELIPE SHRIMP FESTIVAL
CELEBRATES REGION’S FAMOUS GIANT BLUE SHRIMP

Three-Day Festival Features Renowned Guest Chefs
Including Javier Plascencia and Bonito and Solange Molina
BAJA CALIFORNIA, Mexico, Oct. 18, 2012 – Baja California tourism welcomes visitors to the 20th annual San Felipe Shrimp Festival Nov. 2-4, 2012. This year’s event features Baja’s most famous chefs, including Javier Plascencia and Bonito and Solange Molina. San Felipe, the “gateway to the Sea of Cortez,” is renowned as the shrimp capital of Baja California, Mexico, where giant, blue shrimp naturally grow in its gorgeous blue waters. Guests will sample delicious culinary aspects of the famed blue shrimp and celebrate the lifestyle of the San Felipe fisherman at the three-day event. Cultural events, entertainment, wine and tequila tasting, and local and regional folk artists will also entertain visitors. The main event will feature Baja California chefs who present their best shrimp recipes to a panel of Baja’s most notable chefs. The judging panel will name the 20th annual event’s best shrimp recipe at the conclusion of the festival. The family-friendly festival also offers entertainment for all ages with carnival rides for children and winery and tequila tasting for adults. Attendees can also experience the culture of Mexico at a Mexican-style rodeo, while local artists and crafters will showcase their finest artwork, all handcrafted in Baja. Additionally, bands from both the U.S. and Baja California will offer performances in a variety of musical genres.

“It’s an exciting year as we celebrate 20 years of San Felipe’s famous blue shrimp and special guest chefs from Baja showcase their best recipes in a cook-off,” said Baja California State Tourism Secretary Juan Tintos. “We welcome visitors to the best shrimp event of Baja.”

San Felipe, is located 130 miles south of Mexicali on Highway 5.  The Shrimp Festival takes place on Friday, Nov. 2 from noon - 2 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 3 from 10 a.m. - 2 a.m. and Sunday, Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. - midnight. Entry into the event is free, attendees pay per sample. For more information please visit sanfelipeshrimpfestival.comor discoverbajacalifornia.com. About Baja California Located just south of San Diego, Baja California, Mexico offers stunning Pacific Ocean beaches, warm waters of the Sea of Cortez, as well as forests, mountains, deserts and bays.
The state’s five municipalities, Ensenada, Mexicali, Playas de Rosarito, Tecate and Tijuana, have unparalleled landscapes of tremendous beauty. Visitors can enjoy a variety of attractions including sport fishing, bike riding, off road racing as well as exploring the missions, cave paintings and wine country, among others.  Visit www.discoverbajacalifornia.com, follow us on Twitter at @discoverbaja, and like us on Facebook. About San Felipe known as the “gateway to the Sea of Cortez,” San Felipe draws sport fisherman from around the world and is famous for its crystal clear waters and giant natural blue shrimp. Visitors enjoy kayaking, diving or swimming. Sand dunes and the region’s rough terrain make an excellent environment for four wheel vehicles, rock climbing and off-road cycling. Nine miles south of the town is the thousand-year-old “Valley of the Giants,” a natural reserve forest of the world’s largest Cardon Cactus. Visit www.discoverbajacalifornia.com/explore-san-felipe.php