By Sandra Dibble, UNION-TRIBUNE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Throw in some of the hottest deals and lowest prices in years, and you won't find a cooler place anywhere than this popular Baja resort.  
      
        Labor Day Weekend 85th Anniversary Final Events, September 3-5: The Rosarito Beach Hotel has been celebrating its 85th Anniversary all summer long, but the time has come for the final blow out events. Enjoy dinner and dancing while celebrating the Rosarito Beach Hotel "Through the Years". On Saturday, bring the whole family and join us for Olympic Games, where parents and children will compete in numerous events, including: three legged race, relays, long jump, and more. Sunday evening will conclude this lineup of events with a party on the beach; we will be serving up tacos, hamburgers, and hot dogs. For more information, visit: www.rosaritobeachhotel.com;  call:1-800-265-2322;email: reservaciones@rosaritobeachhotel.com.  
       Copa Telmex Soccer Tournament, September 3-5: The World Cup might have come to an end earlier this summer, but that does not mean there is not more soccer to enjoy. This tournament has been voted one of the largest amateur soccer tournaments in the world by Guinness World Records, and the Baja California Chapter has picked Rosarito to hold this event! For more information, visit: www.copatelmex.org. 
       Rosarito Paella Festival 2010, September 5th: Come wine and dine at this romantic event on the spectacular cliffs of the Castillos del Mar Hotel. Enjoy paella from the fine hotels and restaurants that specialize in this dish. Opening the doors at 2pm, we invite you to enjoy a fashion show featuring Nancy Cornejo and Ivan Rodriguez designs, followed by music from Gina y Los Traviesos, Los Moonlights, and headliner: Antonio De Carlo. For more information, visit: www.paellafest.com; email: info@paellafest.com; call: 1.800.962.2252.  
        XXII Mexican Food Festival, September 11th: Bring your friends and family along and taste traditional dishes from different states throughout Mexico. After your bellies are full, dance the day and night away and enjoy a Mexican fiesta! For more information, visit: www.caniracrosarito.com; call: +52 (661) 612.0700. 
       Rosarito-Ensenada 50 Mile Fun Bike Ride, September 25th: Get your gear together and join us for an award-winning 50 mile bicycle ride along the Pacific Coast and inland through rural countryside. The fun does not end there; join us after for a Finish Line Fiesta on the Ensenada waterfront with food, drinks, and live music until sunset! For more information, visit: www.rosaritoensenada.com; email: andres@rosaritoensenada.com; call: +52 (646) 174.0033. 
       II Baja Sand 2010, September 26th: Grab your cameras and beach outfit and be sure to not miss the pro-am sand sculpting competition, with this year being even bigger and better than the first one. This is an international competition with contenders from both sides of the border. For more information, visit: www.rosarito.org; email: ariosto@testamarketing.com; call: +52 (664) 290.9090. 
       Rosarito Mariachi Festival, October 2nd-3rd: While this is not a September event, we wanted to make sure you marked your calendar far enough in advance for this weekend festival. All the net proceeds donated to The Boys and Girls Club. Enjoy a huge (and extremely affordable) Saturday evening Espectacular featuring the Grammy Award-winning Mariachi Divas and Friends; Team Mexico vs Team USA competing during each day (in both mariachi AND folklorico) for bragging rights & big cash prizes; a beautiful ocean-front venue as the site for all the festivities. For info on ticket prices and accommodations contact Gil Sperry; e-mail: gilsperry@yahoo.com Please always check www.rosarito.org for any updates prior to your trip. Ron Raposa