Bay Fest La Paz is billed as a cruiser’s event but open to landlubbers as well
Bay Fest La Paz 2015
Scene from the Pig Roast event
Eating seems to have been a major event at Bay Fest 2015
Chilli cookoff at Bay Fest 2015
Hawaiian Dancers entertain at Bay Fest 2015
Volleyball against the marina staff at Bay Fest 2015
The challenging volleyball team and cheerleaders
Bay Fest is a 4-day event held annually in early April. It is mostly land based with seminars, workshops, parties, dinners, dances, games and sports. Something for everyone.
Most seminars, workshops and games require you to sign up in advance. Some events and seminars are limited in the number of people they can accommodate. Here are some of the games at Bayfest:
Dominoes
Baja Rummy Tournament Rules
Cribbage
Bocce Ball
Darts
This year look for some new activities
Dingy Poker Run With a Hot Dog and Marshmallow Roast to Follow
Snorkel Fins Race – Bring Your Own Fins!
Wire Art Workshop
Greeting Card Workshop
Kids Activities
50’s Night With Music, Karaoke and a Costume Contest
Crazy Hat Contest
Boat Art Display
Chili Cook-off
Here is the 2016 Schedule:
Wednesday, March 30
Bridge at The Dock Restaurant
9 am Ham Exam in the Vista Room at Marina de La Paz
11-3 pm Baja Rummy
2 pm Darts
4 pm Dinghy Poker Run
6:30 pm Baja Brewery Beer (20 pesos), Hot dogs & Marshmallows at the Club House
Thursday, March 31
11-3:30 Sailboat Race “Rock To The Dock”
3-5 pm Darts
5-7 pm Wine Tasting at the Clubhouse
5-7 pm Boat Art Show
7 pm Raffle
Friday, April 1
9-4 pm Cribbage
9-4 pm Horseshoes
9-10:30 Mexican Cooking & Tasting Seminar
9-10:30 Alcohol Ink Drawing on Fabric Workshop
10-12 Dominoes
10:30-12 Diving Seminar
12:30-4:30 Baja Rummy
1-2:30 Baja Bash Seminar
1-3 pm Kids Games
2:30-4 VHF Communications Seminar
2:30-4 Twisted Wire Workshop
4-6 pm Salty Sea Tales
6-10 pm 50’s Night Dinner, Costume Contest, DJ Music, Dancing, Karaoke & Special Guest Comedians
8 pm Raffle
Saturday, April 2
Bridge at The Dock Restaurant
9-4 pm Cribbage
9-10:30 Photography Seminar
9-10:30 Beading Workshop
10-11:30 Volleyball – Cruisers vs. La Costa Staff
10:30-12 Baja Birds Seminar
11:30-1 Volleyball – Abaroa Boatyard vs. Cruisers
1 pm Diego’s 5th Birthday Party Piñata & Cake
2-4 pm Quilting Workshop
2-3:30 Volleyball – Cruisers vs. Cruisers
2-3:30 Whale Shark Seminar
4-6 pm Darts
6-10 pm “Porker’s Ball” Pig Roast and Dance
6:30-10 Live Music with Plan B, Dancing,& Crazy Hat Contest
8 pm Raffle
Sunday, April 3
9-1 pm Sand Castle Building
9-1 pm Bocce Ball
9-2 pm Cribbage
9-10:30 Sea Turtle Seminar
9-10:30 Greeting Cards Workshop
10-12 Dominoes
10:30-11:45 Ancient Rock Art Seminar
11-12:30 Fabric Painting Workshop
12-1 pm Navigation Software Seminar
12-1 pm Backwards Kayak Race
1-3 pm Chili Cook Off
2:30-3 Blindfold Dinghy Race
3-3:30 Flipper Race
3:30-4:30 Raffle Prizes, Awards and 50/50 Drawing
Unless Otherwise Indicated All Events Take Place at La Costa Restaurant
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