First Annual “Baja by the Sea” Event to Showcase Cuisine, Wine and Culture of Mexico

Tuesday, 26 May 2009
Contact: Marguerite Elicone (619) 686-6222

On Saturday, May 30, 2009, the Port of San Diego's Embarcadero Marina Park North will turn into Baja California Norte for the first annual Baja by the Sea.

Sponsored by the government and the mayors in Baja, California cities, the event will showcase the area as a major tourism destination.  The Honorable Jose Guadalupe Osuna Millan, governor of Baja California, will join Baja's Secretary of Tourism, Oscar Jesus Escovedo Carignan and other government leaders to help promote Mexico's tourism and real estate industries.

"The Port of San Diego is proud to host 'Baja by the Sea' in a tidelands park," said Commissioner Robert "Dukie" Valderrama, who will be giving opening remarks at the event.  "The Port shares a sister port relationship with the Port of Ensenada and we will do all we can to promote business and tourism in Ensenada and all of Baja California."

The Baja cities of Tijuana, Mexicali, Rosarito, Ensenada and Tecate will be represented with regional cuisine, wine, art, musical performances and other entertainment.  Business leaders from these cities will be on hand to discuss growing business opportunities as well as present information on recreation and tourism.  Event hours are from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. and admission is free.

For more information on the event, or to register as a business vendor, go to www.bajabythesea.org. 

 

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