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MUSICAL LINEUP
Performers include
Bronco, Mariachi
Sol de México, Majo
Aguilar, Banda Cuisillos,
Christian Alicea, Macario
Martínez, and more!
CULTURAL EXHIBITIONS
Xonita, the world's
largest teddy bear recog-
nized by Guinness World
Records, measuring an
incredible 65.6 feet (20
meters) and handcrafted
by artisans from Xona-
catlán, México.
The colorful Alebrijes
Exhibit, featuring the
mythical creatures Aura
and Tlatoani, celebrating
the imagination and
artistry of Mexican folk
traditions.
CAR AND
MOTORCYCLE SHOW
Check out restored
vintage cars, hot rods,
street machines, street
rods and other custom
vehicles from 1-6pm
Saturday.
PROCESSION AND MASS
The annual Mass, featur-
ing Principal Celebrant
Very Rev. Ricardo Mar-
tin, is held at 10:30am
Sunday. Gate 10 will
be open for Mass from
10-11:30am. At 12:30, a
procession along the
lakefront with Our Lady
of Guadalupe will follow
the Mass. The Our Lady
of Guadalupe sanctuary
will be open throughout
the entire festival from
noon-10pm daily.
CULTURAL PAVILION
Over 150 artisans
from Mexico and Latin
America showcasing
handcrafted artwork and
traditional crafts.
FESTIVAL DE LOS
MUERTOS
The annual Día de los
Muertos (Day of the
Dead) parade, 8pm Fri-
day, honors one of Mex-
ico's most well-known
traditions. Immerse your-
self in the lively spirit of
Mexican Fiesta at the
Cultural Pavilion, where
the past and present
come together.
MEXICAN FIESTA
RUN/WALK
At the South Pavilion,
Summerfest Grounds.
Includes a pre-race
stretch (led by Buena
Tierra Run Club) at 8:45
and post run activities
at 10am.
Mexic
Fita
AUGUST 21-23
TREATS TO TRY AT
MEXICAN FIESTA
QUESABIRRIA
Birria-style cooked
beef folded into a
tortilla with melted
cheese and served
with a side of broth
for dipping.
MICHELADA
DE TAMARINDO
Beer, chili powder,
a sweet and spicy
syrup and a straw
coated in tamarind
candy.
PAPA RELLENA
The deep fried
potato is stuffed
with ground beef
and cheese.
CHICHARRONES
These deep fried
pork rinds are best
served topped off
with hot sauce and
lime juice.
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rich culture with music,
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