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Celebrate culture, art, and community at the 31st Annual Día de Muertos Festival! This beloved community celebration brings traditional and contemporary expressions of Día de Muertos together through art, music, dance, food, and remembrance.Event Highlights
Art & Remembrance
Community Altars honoring loved ones throughout the festival. Altars are available on a first come, first served basis.
Artist activations featuring local and regional artists
Catrina Contest celebrating the best Catrina and Catrín attire
Día de Muertos crafts with CoLab Crafts from 4–8 PM
Live Music & Performances
DJ Zuni | 4–7 PM
Catrina Contest | 7–7:30 PM
Mariachis Las Catrinas | 7:30–9 PM
Ballet Folklórico Dance Festival with Jose Jaimes and Tierra Caliente | 4:30–7:30 PM
Roving Mariachi performances throughout the festival | 5–8 PM
Food, Drinks & Shopping
Explore the campus throughout the evening with:
15+ food trucks and pop-ups
Local retail and artisan vendors
Concessions and beverages available for purchase
Family Activities
Día de Muertos crafts with CoLab Crafts
Face painting with Fancy Nancy
Family-friendly activities and entertainment throughout the festival
Museum
Enjoy free Museum admission from 4–9 PM and explore the Blood Memory exhibition during the festival.
Conference Center Open House
The celebration continues inside the Conference Center from 4–9 PM! Meet local businesses and event professionals, enjoy roving Mariachi performances, face painting, refreshments, and more.
Plus, experience Quinceañera Dress Shows by Chavely’s Dress Salon at 5, 6, and 7 PM.
Free Admission | 4–9 PM
This event is made possible through the generous support of:
Prebys Foundation · Linden Root Dickinson Foundation · City of Escondido · Rotary Club of Escondido · National Endowment for the Arts · County of San Diego
Valued Community Partners:
Tierra Caliente Academy of Arts · The City of Escondido
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340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA, United States, California 92025
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