The Valle de Guadalupe knows wine, paella, and opera. However, it has never seen masks, fire shows, and aerial spirals—until now. Castillo Ferrer is launching the first edition of Renacimiento Mascaradas this October 4, creating a carnival of elegance with a Baja twist.
A New Signature Event
For years, Castillo Ferrer celebrated harvest with different themes. One year it leaned Mexican, another went patriotic in September. Because of that inconsistency, organizers decided it was time for one identity. As director Luis Alonso Altamirano said, “This is our renaissance.”
The word Renacimiento honors Italy’s 15th-century masquerades. Yet it also marks the vineyard’s revival of concerts, paused after the pandemic. Before that, Castillo Ferrer hosted acts like Tigres del Norte. Now, the stage returns.
A Program Full of Surprises
The party runs from 4 p.m. to midnight. Guests will enjoy grape-stomping, live music, and circus-style spectacles. Meanwhile, acrobats, jugglers, fire artists, and stilt walkers will keep the night electric.
Artistic director César Cervantes even promises Baja’s only aerial spiral performance. In other words, Cirque du Soleil finally meets Cabernet.

Music Across Centuries
Violinist Luis Henry will welcome guests with a DJ-violin duo. Later, he joins a string orchestra mixing Bach, Vivaldi, Coldplay, and boleros. Because nothing says Renaissance like waltzing to “Clocks” under vineyard lights.
Dress Code and Tickets
The event is formal. Women wear dresses, men suits. Ties are optional, but jackets are required. Every ticket includes a mask, although guests can bring their own—yes, lucha libre counts.
General admission costs $900 pesos. VIP tickets are $1,700 pesos, with extras like a glass and bottle of wine. Tickets are available on PrimeraFila.mx, City Express Tijuana, or at the winery box office.
Safety and Comfort
Organizers expect around 1,000 guests, though the venue can hold 2,000. Because no one should risk driving after Tempranillo, PB Tours will run shuttles from Ensenada and Tijuana.
A Baja Tradition in the Making
Renaissance masquerades blurred social lines. Everyone mingled freely, hidden behind masks. This festival aims for the same spirit. Finally, Valle de Guadalupe gets its own masked ball.
So prepare your gown, shine your shoes, or grab that lucha mask. Castillo Ferrer promises mystery, music, and midnight firelight this October 4.