Sombrerete is one of the most traditional municipalities in Mexico, with much of the social calendar related to religious events.
Local saints’ days are popular festivities in the municipality, generally celebrated with religious rites, traditional dance and food and carnival rides.
One of the local images is the Señor de los Trabajos (Our Lord of Work), said to aid in the defense impossible situations.
On the night of this celebration there is a fireworks show and the burning of a tree in the Plaza San Francisco.
In addition all of the surrounding peaks have crosses, brought up by people as an act of faith.
It is also said that various religious relics are hidden in the Sierra de Órganos, along with treasure.

Typical dishes of the area are birria, pozole and asado de boda (pork in a red chili pepper sauce with artesanal chocolate ), similar to other areas in Zacatecas.
Unique to Sombrerete is a street food called “brujitas” fried turnovers made with thick corn dough filled with beans or shredded meat.
The name, which means “little witches” refers to the idea that they “fly” out of the baskets when brought for sale to the market.
Traditional drinks include fruit wines such as that from quince as well as rompope.
Pan ranchero is a bread made with lard, baked in an adobe, brick or mud oven, most often prepared for Holy Week.

The economy of the area is still dependent on mining, ranching and agriculture.
The area is still rich in minerals including silver with working mines.
Since the 1940s new deposits of mercury have been explored.
Sombrerete is one of the most traditional municipalities in Mexico, with much of the social calendar related to religious events. Local saints’ days are popular festivities in the municipality, generally celebrated with religious rites, traditional dance and food and carnival rides. One of the local images is the Señor de los Trabajos (Our Lord of Work), said to aid in the defense impossible situations. On the night of this celebration there is a fireworks show and the burning of a tree in the Plaza San Francisco. In addition all of the surrounding peaks have crosses, brought up by people as an act of faith. It is also said that various religious relics are hidden in the Sierra de Órganos, along with treasure.
Typical dishes of the area are birria, pozole and asado de boda (pork in a red chili pepper sauce with artesanal chocolate ), similar to other areas in Zacatecas. Unique to Sombrerete is a street food called “brujitas” fried turnovers made with thick corn dough filled with beans or shredded meat. The name, which means “little witches” refers to the idea that they “fly” out of the baskets when brought for sale to the market. Traditional drinks include fruit wines such as that from quince as well as rompope. Pan ranchero is a bread made with lard, baked in an adobe, brick or mud oven, most often prepared for Holy Week.
The economy of the area is still dependent on mining, ranching and agriculture. The area is still rich in minerals including silver with working mines. Since the 1940s new deposits of mercury have been explored.
Sombrerete, Zacatecas