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Concurso de Paellas 2018

Don Jorge - 8-15-2018 at 10:09 AM

Anyone attending this years event? Looks like the weather will be moderate considering it is August.

We will be going. Be nice to meet other "nomads." Look for a fat gringo drinking canned IPAs. While a fat gringo might not stand out, the canned IPA will. :bounce:

willardguy - 8-15-2018 at 10:28 AM

Quote: Originally posted by Don Jorge  
Anyone attending this years event? Looks like the weather will be moderate considering it is August.

We will be going. Be nice to meet other "nomads." Look for a fat gringo drinking canned IPAs. While a fat gringo might not stand out, the canned IPA will. :bounce:


:lol:..canned craft beer all the rage these days!

where is this event?

[Edited on 8-15-2018 by willardguy]

Don Jorge - 8-15-2018 at 11:08 AM

Quote: Originally posted by willardguy  

:lol:..canned craft beer all the rage these days! where is this event?

Although not our preferred holding and delivery continer for hopped barley water, aluminum cans are very practical on road trips.

Event is in el Valle de Guadalupe, at the winery, ViƱa de Liceaga.
http://www.discoverbaja.com/2015/05/14/concurso-de-paella-va...

Cabalgata and Concurso de Paellas

Don Jorge - 8-22-2018 at 12:42 PM

75 riders, 5 hours in the arroyo, beach and hills near to La Mision.






Sunday was the Concurso de Paellas 2018
This was the second time visiting this event. The first time we went was the very first event in 1990 when there were 4 entries and a handful of wineries. In this years event there were 94 paella contestants and over 50 wineries represented. The Valley has changed over these last 40 years.
We had a great time.









Mis amigos! El Sherif y la Jueza, el Botello y la Brujaja



elgatoloco - 8-22-2018 at 02:21 PM

We went to the event and had a great time sampling some of the paella and the wine. Lots of music and so many people (told that 5k+ tickets sold) having a good time. A place in the shade was a bonus. We are already making plans for next year and want to include some other Vendimia events. Sorry we missed you Don Jorge.

Friday night we went to a wine and food event at Finca Altozano and made some new friends and had a memorable time.

Lots of changes in the Valle indeed.