Fiesta de los Rábanos (Festival of the Radishes)
Local artisans and sculptors set up exhibit booths around the main square of Oaxaca to display their elaborately displayed works of art---made entirely from radishes! The important local crop is used for re-creations including entire nativity scenes and famous Mexican figures. Balloons and birds crafted from flowers add color to the displays and buñuelos (fritters similar to waffles) are served in clay cups. Thousands travel to Oaxaca every year for this unique and beautiful pageant.