San Jose Mariachi Festival

Outdoor Feria del Mariachi
September 25th, 2011
10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Mass:
Earlier that day, the Mariachi Mass will again be held at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph in downtown San Jose, starting at 10am. 

Festival:
Time: 10:00 – 6:00 and the event is free. Location: HP Pavilion, 525 W Santa Clara Street, San Jose 95113.

Website:
http://vivafest.org/outdoor-feria

Details:

Bring the Family for a Day of Music, Food, and Fun!
  
What: Outdoor Feria del Mariachi
When: Sunday, Sept. 25, from noon to 7pm
Where: HP Pavilion Green, W. Santa Clara St. & Autumn St., San José (MAP)
Cost: FREE!
Check out the full artist schedule

Come enjoy two stages of live music and dance featuring Mexican regional, banda, mariachi, ballet folklórico, Aztec dancing, and contemporary Latin pop. This is a celebration of Latino culture that offers something for everyone!
 
Artists performing at the free Outdoor Feria del Mariachi include:
Calpulli Tonalehqueh (Aztec Dancers) 
Mariachi Azteca 
Mariachi Veritas de Harvard  
Mariachi Aztlan from the University of Texas 
Manuel Romero  
Mariachi Mexicanismo de Raymundo Coronado 
Mariachi mi Tierra Linda 
Salto Norteno
Tocayos de la Sierra
Los Sakas de la Banda
Banda Corazon Ranchero 
Check out the full artist schedule 
  

In addition to the terrific non-stop music, you can browse the vendor booths, featuring all kinds of Mexican and Latin food...
Different types of tacos from Chavez Supermarket
Burritos, tacos, and nachos from Carmen's Taqueria
Mexico City cuisine, including huaraches, tacos, and aguas frescas from Huarache Azteca Restaurant
Cream over corn in a cup from Velda Lovato Texas Snowball
Different types of tamales from Lucy's Tamales
Fresh fruit, frozen fruit drinks, and palateros (Mexican popsicles)
Salvadoran food
...and wonderful arts and crafts: 
La Fina Cocina -- Mexican cookware, traditional kitchenware, handmade aprons, potholders, etc.
Artemex -- papier-mâché, ceramics
Tecolote Apparel -- Mexican clothing
Chulo Baby -- children's ethnic clothing
Casa Catrina -- handmade sculptures, paintings, and prints
Coraza Crafts -- silver jewelry
Mixcoatl -- Aztec dance gear and jewelry
Don't miss this day of fun for the whole family!
  
Plus, Before the Feria...
 
What: Mariachi Mass
When: Sunday, Sept. 25, at 10am
Where: Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph, 80 S. Market St., San José