Feria del Mariachi

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The heart of the San José Mariachi and Mexican Heritage Festival is the outdoor feria. This year, thanks to Target, we’re able to open up this phenomenal event for FREE! So bring the whole family and all the friends you can round up to enjoy Mexican food, Mexican art vendors, family activities, and three stages of the very best of Mexican music and dance.

Sunday, September 27th 2009
10:00am – 6:30pm
Downtown San José’s Plaza de Cesar Chavez
Market Street between San Fernando and San Carlos

Before the Feria, stop by Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph (80 S. Market Street, San Jose, CA) for a special Mariachi Mass at 10:00 am, sponsored by Lima Family-Erickson Memorial Chapel on Willow Street in Willow Glen, San José; Oak Hill Memorial Park and Mortuary in San José; and Redwood Chapel in Redwood City.

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE (all schedules subject to change)

OTHER ACTIVITIES AND DEMONSTRATIONS

ZERO1: The Art and Technology Network
Don't miss this special installation of work by contemporary Latino artists, including:

HOMiNG: A thought-provoking, interactive space designed by Pilar Agüero-Esparza.
GAMiNG: A cyberlounge curated by net artist Arcángel Constantini.
SHOCKiNG: Arcángel Constantini will audio-electrocute volunteers with his mobile icpiticayotl box.
REFUNDiNG: Gustavo Romano brings his "Lost Time Refund Office" performance project to the U.S. for the first time.

Mata Ortiz pottery
Master potter Pilo Mora will sell his wares and demonstrate this wonderful art form at 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, and 3:00 pm.

Sustainable Building
Bill and Athena Steen of the Canelo Project will create a mini-project on site. Stop by their booth throughout the day to watch or participate.

Arts and Crafts Area
We've brought together some of the best creators and merchants of Latino arts and crafts from across the Bay Area, including:

Tu Tienda Azteca
La Fina Cocina
Coraza Crafts
Carlos Villez
Nanis Creations
Talavera Ceramics
Folklor Mexicano
World Boutique and Gallery
R.U.N.A. Marka Arts and Crafts
Tezcalycil
De Origin Maya, Your Guatamalen Boutique
Mexico by Hand
Plazita Oaxaqueno
Echery Pottery
And many more!

Great Mexican Food
Stop by the feria food court for delicious Mexican fare from:

Lucy's Tamale Factory
Lily's Roasted Corn
Helados Santa Clara
And more!

Festival Sponsor Booths
All of the corporate and media sponsors who so generously support the San José Mariachi and Mexican Heritage Festival will be on hand with services, information, and lots of special discounts and giveaways. Be sure to stop by their booths and tell them how much you appreciate their support of the Festival!

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