MEXICAN FIESTA brings the
sounds, culture and tastes
of Mexico to Milwaukee's
lakefront Henry W. Maier
Festival Park (Summerfest
grounds) Aug. 21-23. The
festival offers entertainment,
exhibits, contests, shopping,
food and other attractions
from noon to midnight all
weekend.
Musical performances
include top acts featuring
mariachi, salsa, banda, ba-
chata merengue, cumbia
and morem while
the Rock en
Español Stage
brings contem-
porary sounds.
A Mariachi
extravaganza
features three bands daily,
with these bands also per-
forming separately. The
dance traditions of Mexico
will be showcased by three
several dance companies,
including three from Mexico.
Tequila tasting is available
on all three days of the fes
-
tival at the Fiesta Bar in the
VIP area of the Harley-David-
son Stage. The bar also will
feature Margaritas and new
cocktail creations. Don't miss
the mouth watering Pan de
Feria – traditional festival
bread baked fresh every day
by master bakers.
Visit the Cultural Pavilion
to see beautiful arches, a
remarkable water fountain
and handcrafted artisan
works from the states of
Mexico. Artists representing
a number of Mexican states
will display artworks ranging
from woodcarvings to jew
-
elry to corn husk dolls, with
many available for purchase.
A special sanctuary of Our
Lady of Zapopan will offer
confessions heard from
6-8pm every day. At the
Genealogy Exhibit, visitors
can learn how to trace their
"Mexican roots".
Crowds will gather
for the fun of
Mexican Fiesta's
contests – Sal-
sarengue contest,
dance contest, El
Be part of the tradition at
Mexican Fiesta
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