Get completely ready to love foodstuff, new music and society at a person of the greatest Mexican festivals in the Midwest, Milwaukee’s Mexican Fiesta, which returns to the Summerfest grounds for its 48th 12 months Aug. 26-28.
Enjoy freshly baked bread Pan de Feria and typical favorites like tacos, carnitas, tostadas and margaritas. Buy artwork and handcrafted solutions from above 150 distributors at the festival’s Cultural Pavilion.
You can expertise mariachi songs, folkloric dance performances, a jalapeño-consuming contest and more.
Proceeds from the pageant benefit the Wisconsin Hispanic Scholarship Foundation, Inc. WHSF delivers scholarships to Hispanic learners enrolled in Wisconsin colleges and universities who delivered volunteer provider for WHSF functions, which include Mexican Fiesta.
Considering that its founding in 1987, WHSF has offered in excess of $1.8 million in scholarships to Hispanic Wisconsin residents.
When is Mexican Fiesta?
Mexican Fiesta can take areas Friday, Aug. 26 as a result of Sunday, Aug. 28. The festival operates from noon until finally midnight all three times.
In which is Mexican Fiesta positioned?
Mexican Fiesta is found at Maier Pageant Park — usually recognized as the Summerfest grounds, at 200 N. Harbor Drive in Milwaukee.
How do I get tickets?
General admission pre-sale tickets are offered on the internet at mexicanfiesta.org for $18 every single.
Tickets can also be bought at the gate for $22 each individual.
Tickets for children less than age 8 are absolutely free with the obtain of an grownup ticket.
How can I get free of charge or discounted admission?
Friday only, admission is free for the common general public from noon until 3 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, admission is free from midday until 1 p.m. for senior citizens age 65 and more mature, individuals with disabilities, energetic duty armed forces and veterans with present-day identification.
Sunday from midday until 2 p.m. only, basic admission tickets can be obtained at the gate for a reduced price of $14.
You can also purchase the Mexican Fiesta Bundle on the net or at the box workplace. For $60, this promotional ticket package deal includes 4 tickets.
Music and entertainment
Mexican Fiesta attributes an in depth lineup of are living contemporary, traditional and mariachi audio throughout the weekend.
Highlights involve a performances by “Híbrido” singer Virlán García, pop duo Jesse & Joy and salsa artist Jerry Rivera on Friday, singer-songwriter Lila Downs on Saturday and a wide range of nearby teams each and every working day.
A entire listing of performers can be found on mexicanfiesta.org.
Foodstuff and drinks
In accordance to the pageant web site, sellers from several regional restaurants and food items stands will sell food and beverages all through the pageant grounds.
Tacos, tostadas, enchiladas, gorditas, carnitas, pinchos, burritos, pizza, corn in the cup and a substantial choice of desserts will be some of the foods offered for order at the pageant.
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks ought to be purchased with a beverage ticket, which will be available at the ticket booths on the pageant grounds.
Motor vehicle and motorcycle present
A substantial lineup of classic and tailor made autos, which includes reduced riders, will be on exhibit on the festival grounds Saturday from midday to 5 p.m.
The popular vehicle and bike exhibit is open to all competition-goers.
Fiesta Operate & Stroll
The Fiesta Operate & Wander for Diabetic issues and Weight problems Awareness can take put Sunday morning at the South Gate of the Summerfest grounds. The gates open up at 7 a.m.
It costs $12 to take part or $40 for a staff of four. Small children below 8 can sign up for free of charge. Members can sign-up on the net on the pageant internet site.
Rejoice Mass
Catholic Mass will be celebrated Sunday morning at the South Gate by Very Rev. Esequiel Sanchez with music from Mariachi Jalisco es México. The gates will be open for Mass from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
A lakefront procession honoring Our Woman of Guadalupe will take place following Mass at 12:30 p.m.
Parking details
The Summerfest standard parking good deal is accessible on a first-appear-very first-served foundation.
In accordance to the competition web-site, parking costs have been identified by Summerfest, not Mexican Fiesta.
Understand additional
Get far more details on the web at mexicanfiesta.org or by contacting the Mexican Fiesta business at (414) 383-7066.
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