Movies, Music, Food, Spirits, Surf and More at Festival Sayulita 2015 Sara Lieberman - New York Times
go to original December 17, 2014

Cinephiles looking to enjoy a film with their feet in the sand can do so from January 14 to 18 at the second Festival Sayulita 2015, a five-day culture and food fest in the chilled-out coastal town of Sayulita, 45 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta.

This year, organizers are adding a day of music with a lineup that includes the electronic hip-hop group the San Juan Project, and Tennis Pro, the “struggling Seattle rock band” and subject of the film “Big in Japan,” which will be one of the 60 films screened at locations around town — including the beach, the community center and the baseball field.

The popular tag team surfing event, free for participants and spectators, will return to Main Beach for riders of all levels and ages. This year also will see the debut of Mexi Log Fest, a longboard competition. “Some of the biggest names in longboarding are coming to compete,” said Gabbi Villarrubia, one of the festival’s co-founders. “We’re stoked about Alex Knost.”

Tasting dinners will be offered on two consecutive nights. Popular restaurants like the Sayulita Public House, Calypso and Mamma Mia will participate.

Festival Sayulita is partnering with some of the finest distillers and brewers in Mexico for our second year. Did you know that the craft beer market in Mexico is exploding right now? Did you know that Mexico makes some world class wines? Have you ever tried an amazing Mezcal? Come to Festival Sayulita and experience the fantastically crafted beverages that Mexico has to offer.

Tickets and packages start at 1,250 pesos, or about $90 US.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit Festival Sayulita.

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