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Three Days of Celebration

Complete Festival Schedule - September 11-13, 2026

Preliminary 2026 schedule — times and performers are subject to change. The final program will be posted closer to the festival.

Day 1

Friday, September 11

12:00 PM

Festival Opens

Gates open, vendor booths and activities begin

Family
1:00 PM

Opening Ceremony & Folk Dancers

Welcome remarks and traditional Mexican folk dance performances

CultureMusic
3:00 PM

Mariachi Band Performance

Live mariachi on the main stage

Music
5:00 PM

Vendor Village & Artisan Market

Browse traditional crafts, art, and local artisan goods

Culture
7:00 PM

Traditional Mexican Dinner & Dance

Dinner service followed by evening dance performances

FoodMusic
11:00 PM

Evening Closes

Day one ends at 11 PM

Family
Day 2

Saturday, September 12

12:00 PM

Festival Opens

Gates open. Family activities and vendor booths available

Family
1:00 PM

Kids Cultural Workshop

Interactive activities for children featuring Mexican traditions

FamilyCulture
3:00 PM

Regional Dancers Performance

Folk dancers from various regions of Mexico

Music
5:00 PM

Artisan Demonstrations

Watch traditional craft makers creating handmade goods

Culture
7:00 PM

El Grito de Independencia

The featured moment of the festival — bell ringing, the Grito, and live music

CultureMusic
8:00 PM

DJ Dance Party

High-energy dance music to close the night

Music
11:00 PM

Evening Closes

Day two ends at 11 PM. Final day tomorrow.

Family
Day 3

Sunday, September 13

12:00 PM

Festival Opens — Final Day

Gates open for the last day

Family
1:00 PM

Cultural Heritage Presentation

Educational presentation on Mexican history and traditions

Culture
2:30 PM

Final Family Entertainment

Games, activities, and performances for the whole family

FamilyMusic
4:00 PM

Vendor Specials & Closing Sale

Last chance for festival shopping with special deals

FoodCulture
5:00 PM

Closing Ceremony & Celebration

Final performances and closing remarks

Music
6:00 PM

Festival Closes

Thanks for three days at Calder Plaza. See you in 2027.

Family