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Patzcuaro and the area surrounding Lake Patzcuaro retain a rich indigeonous history blended with the colonial traditions of the Spanish. The celebrations and festivals are very popular, usually religious and traditional, not to mention unlike any you'll find in other parts of Mexico. Remember, dates and activities may change, please ask your hotel or contact the tourism office for any questions.
| Date | Festival | Location |
| Jan. 6 | Fiestas in honor of the Christ of Mercy | Erongaricuaro |
| Jan. 12 | Pastorelas | Uranden Island |
| Jan. 25 | San Pablo (patron saint of the village) | La Pacanda Island |
| Feb. 12 | Candle Mass | Tzintzuntzan |
| February | Carnaval | Most Villages & Cities |
| March/April | Holy Week | Patzcuaro & Tzintzuntzan |
| May 3 | Fiesta of the Holy Cross | Janitzio Island & Patzcuaro |
| June | Corpus Christi | Most Villages & Cities |
| July (1st Sunday) | Fiesta of the Precious Blood | Quiroga |
| July 21 | Christ in the Third Order Fiesta | Patzcuaro |
| Sep. 30 | San Jeronimo (birth of José María Morelos) | Janitzio Island |
| Oct. 31 | Fiestas & Dance contest (Purepecha music) | Uranden Island |
| Nov. 1 & 2 | Day of the Dead | Patzcuaro, Tzintzuntzan & Janitzio Island |
| Nov. 13 | San Diego of Acala | Quiroga |
| December | Virgin of Health Fiesta | Patzcuaro |
| December | Posadas | Patzcuaro & Tzintzuntzan |
| Dec. 15 | Entrega de Cargueros | Janitzio Island |
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