Festival de los Moles

This gastronomic festival at Oaxaca's Centro Gastronómico invites local restaurants and traditional cooks to showcase the state's seven classic moles plus regional variations, paired with tortillas, sides, and drinks like mezcal and tejate. Now in its 21st edition, it draws both locals and visitors curious to sample dark mole negro, bright mole amarillo, and other signature sauces side by side. It typically runs for two afternoons during the Guelaguetza period. (Date shown is estimated from the event's typical annual timing — confirm with the organizer closer to the date.)