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MEXICAN FIESTA brings the sounds, culture and tastes of Mexico to Milwaukee's lakefront Maier Festival Park (Summerfest grounds) Aug. 23-25. The festival offers entertainment, exhibits, contests, shopping, food and other attractions from noon to midnight all weekend. IESTA ICAN F TES MEX BRA CELE ARS 40 YE Visitors entering the front gate area of Mexican Fiesta will be greeted (and amazed) by the La Catrina Exhibition. Who is this lady and where did she come from? HINT: She in particular, has become an icon of the Mexican Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. Also new this year is Tequila tasting on all three days of the festival at the Tequila Pavilion. Casa Quiote Tequila, will be showcased directly from the Mexican state of Jalisco. Festival goers are invited to explore the culture, prestige and history of this Tequila that is not yet available in the United States. Tastings are 5-10 p.m. Friday and 2-10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the CRIE Pavilion. Not to be missed is the Pok-Ta-Pok, the ballgame of the ancient Maya. Presented by Ballet Folklórico Mexico Hnos Avila, the performance illustrates the drama and beauty of the dances and culture of the Aztec people. Sports and entertainment collide in the wrestling ring at Mexican Fiesta with Lucha Libre wrestling on Saturday and Sunday. Betty Monroe, Mexican TV