Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico - There's always so much going on in Puerto Vallarta and around Banderas Bay, it can be difficult to keep up with it all. Here's a look at some of this week's Puerto Vallarta news, community announcements and weekend events that you won't want to miss.

Mexi Log Fest '16 in Sayulita This Weekend

Mexi Log Fest '16 (MXLF), the second edition of The Classic Longboard Surf and Lifestyle Festival in Sayulita, Riviera Nayarit, is set to take place February 19-21. Organizers are working to make the 2016 festival even better than their first event, Mexi Log Fest 2015, which was a great success! This year’s event will feature four days of surf, music, art and photography, bringing together 64 top notch competitors (32 men, 32 women) from around the world, including Corey Colapinto, Tommy Witt, Harley Ingleby, Mickey De Temple, Ryan Burch, Justin Quintal, Justine Mauvin, Vanina Walsh, Chloe Calmon, Leah Dawson, Lola Mignot, Victoria Vergara, Kelia Moniz, Lindsay Steinriede-Engle and Lauren Hill. $12,000 USD in prize money will be divided equally between men and women. A unique Tag Team Tournament will feature teams of four, two pro surfers and two local children, a great way to encourage them to discover the sport. Details and more information can be found in the event's website, mexilogfest.com.

14th National Charro Championships Puerto Vallarta, March 3-6

From March 3rd through 6th, 21 of the best charro teams in Mexico will gather at the Miguel "Prieto" Ibarría Rodeo Grounds in Puerto Vallarta to compete in the 14 Campeonato Nacional de Charro (14th National Charro Championships.) "Because in our sport, horsemanship comes first there won't be any bad days for watching the competitions..." said an organizing committee member who added that the 14th edition of the national championships will be the best charro party in the region. In addition to hot rodeo action, festivities include the traditional "Maleconeada," a parade that historically starts off at Parque Hidalgo, (at the beginning of the Malecón) and ends at Los Arcos del Malecón in downtown Puerto Vallarta, where you'll enjoy free live music and dance performances, plus rope flourishing demonstrations and other activities. After the competitions at Lienzo Charro Miguel "Prieto" Ibarria on Saturday, March 5th, Mariano Barba and special guest Leo Ibbaria will perform a concert at 10 pm. The Lienzo Charro Rodeo Grounds are located on Mexico Avenue, directly behind the Central Camionera (Bus station) and in front of UNIVA (University of Atemajac) near the Convention Center. For more information (in Spanish), visit the event page on Facebook.

Pro Sayulita's 11th Annual Fiesta Set for March 16th

Pro Sayulita's 11th annual Fiesta is just around the corner! Come join all of us who love Sayulita and have mucho fun at the same time raising mucho funds that benefit you and our entire community. Your Fiesta ticket includes cocktails, a tasty Don Pedro's dinner, dancing, a live auction (best shopping of the season) and more. And it all takes place at the beautiful and romantic setting of Don Pedro’s Brisa Mar Palapa with its incredible view of our town. Pro Sayulita's work is diverse and impactful. We initiated and support police, ambulance and fire protection, lifeguards, refuse collection, recycling, improving traffic flow, Sayulitanimals, Campamento Tortuguero Sayulita, and many beautification projects. In addition, our leaders met with government officials to help Sayulita achieve its designation as a Pueblo Magico. This will accrue major benefits to our town. And, because Pro Sayulita is an all-volunteer group of Mexican, Canadian and American citizens, every peso raised goes directly to Pro Sayulita's programs. Save the date and purchase your tickets now at the Friday Mercado del Pueblo, La Hamaca, and Don Pedro's. Tickets are also available online in US dollars HERE. The price is $60 US dollars or 900 pesos. Help kick start the next year by enjoying our Fiesta and, perhaps even volunteering. There is good work to be done. Find out more HERE and join the party!

March 25 Vallarta Reggae Festival Featuring Ky-Mani Marley

Puerto Vallarta will celebrate a Reggae Festival on Friday, March 25, featuring Ky Mani Marley, the son of legendary musician Bob Marley. The music festival will be held at the Flamingos esplanade (behind Mega Comercial Mexicana), and will feature several renowned international artists, including Kassiano, Konfrontation Band, La Yaga, and the Englishman Maurice Profeile Band, among others. The event will begin at 4 pm with a DJ that will set the mood with Reggae classics, and the bands will start playing at 6:00 pm. Approximately 10,000 Reggae-lovers are expected to come together for this unique festival. As the event coincides with the Semana Santa (Easter) holidays, event organizer Jorge Nunez said they are arranging bus services to make it easy for music lovers in Guadalajara to come to Puerto Vallarta for the Reggae Festival. Pre-sale tickets start at $280 pesos and are now available at Farmacias Medisim or online at VallartaTickets.com. Click HERE for location and venue details. For more information about the event, please visit their Facebook page.

Weekend Events in Puerto Vallarta and Around Banderas Bay
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• South Side Shuffle Offers Fun and Friendly Shopping

• TREG's Fourth Annual Puerto Vallarta Real Estate Fair

• See 'Sordid Lives... a Black Comedy About White Trash' at Act II