Welcome to the 2009 San José Mariachi and Mexican Heritage Festival

Estimados Amigos / Dear Friends,

Welcome – Bienvenidos to the 2009 San José Mariachi and Mexican Heritage Festival home page. This year Festival Artistic Director Linda Ronstadt has created a very special tribute to the courage and charisma of our cultural icons. Ms. Ronstadt's central programming focus is a celebration of the legacy of San José's hometown hero, Cesar Chavez, bringing together for the first time artists who themselves stood side by side with Cesar in his fight for social justice. Join us as we present unforgettable performances by the contemporary heroes who will interpret Cesar’s commitment to justice through their personal musical vocabulary and palette.

We hope you're as excited as we are for another year of Mexican music, dance, art, and culture for the entire family. Ms. Ronstadt and our entire team are hard at work planning workshops, scheduling artists, and crafting magical concert experiences that we know you'll love. Take a look around the site for a preview of the great events that we have in store in for you, and keep checking back for updates as Festival week approaches. We know that some of you are already planning your trips to San José, so please feel free to call us at (408) 928-5564 if you have any questions that we can answer for you.