Imagine a 50-foot-tall hand-assembled tower of bamboo loaded with pyrotechnics. And hanging off the central frame are three levels of wheels, wired to go off—to reveal colorful shapes and rain sparks. That’s the Castillo, the centerpiece of the opening night of the Troncones Fair on Friday. The festivities started late Friday afternoon, with a horse parade from Majahua through Troncones that ended at the fairgrounds surrounding Troncones’ basketball cancha. The fun went into the wee hours on Saturday—carnival rides and horse events keeping “everyone” feeling like a kid.
The Queen of the Fair Lilany Rumbo Rojo. Photo Kevin RojoKevin RojoKevin RojoLeft to right: Rafael Martínez, Ventura Manzanares, Lilany Rumbo, Kimberlig Izazaga, Vicenta Lopez. Kevin Rojo
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THIS WEEK’S FAIR CALENDAR
Every day—a food and drink concourse + carnival rides; horse events and competitions most days
Monday, the 23rd
8:30 pm—vamos a ver [we have to see]
Tuesday, the 24th
8:30 pm—The music of Javier Enrique Valera Lopez, a Cuban-born singer who’s achieved international acclaim
Wednesday, the 25th
8:30 pm—Danza de los 70—a ‘70s music dance-a-thon
Thursday, the 26th
6 pm—Muestra Gastronomica—a taste of Troncones
8 pm—Boxing
Friday, the 27th
5 pm—Futbol Rapido—7-on-7 soccer, with 12-minute periods
8:30 pm—Show Pirata—Pirate Show
Saturday, the 28
7 pm—Danza Ritmo Latino—Latin Dance
8:30 pm—Humberto Plancarte, a popular Michoacán-born singer known for his Ranchera and Tierra Caliente style
Sunday, the 1st
Ballet Folklorico—Dance troupe from Lagunillas
Jaripeo Baile—Traditional dancing & rodeo events
ABOUT KEVIN ROJO
Kevin Rojo is a 22-year-old professional photographer, born and raised in Troncones. He specializes in family sessions and event coverage, including weddings, quinceañeras, baptisms, birthdays, portraits, and business photography. His approach is characterized by its spontaneity, dynamism and approachability, aiming to create a natural experience for his subjects and capture authentic moments.
Throughout his career, he has worked in various areas of the region, such as Troncones, Zihuatanejo, Ixtapa, Lázaro Cárdenas, and surrounding communities, participating in significant events and collaborating with artists and influencers. His inspiration stems from capturing the essence of each moment and promoting the culture and traditions of his community through photography. His goal is to preserve genuine emotions and leave a personal mark on every image he creates.