Dia de Muertos Festival

DATE: Nov. 6-9
TIME: 12-6 p.m.
PRICE: Included with Membership or General Admission

For four days, The Garden transforms into a vibrant celebration of memory and connection.Return to a world of bright marigolds, radiant altars and festive trails, where art and tradition come together under the desert sky. This is more than a festival, it is a gathering of spirit and beauty. A time to honor, remember and come together surrounded by the vibrant energy of the season.

Nov. 6 – Music in the Garden: Concert Series (Music in the Garden ticket required)
JALEO – Latin Music
Gather your friends and family to celebrate Día de Muertos with Jaleo for a fun night of live music, vibrant energy and culture.

Nov 7-8, Dia De Muertos Festival: Experience live performances, evening procession, mercado, food and drinks.

La Procesión, 5-6 p.m.
Join us in a procession in memory of passed loved ones.

Performances, Nov. 7-8:
Ullman Terrace Stage:
Ollin Yoliztli Dance Academy

Boppart Courtyard Stage:
Cachito Dance Project
Mariachi Rubor
Fiesta Mexicana Dance Company

Sunset Plaza:
Professional wrestling showcase by Lucha Voz (all new!)

Mercado, Nov. 7-8:
Dorrance Hall
Amor Fashion Shop: Mexican Boutique Clothing and accessories
Arte de Mi Tierra: Mexican textiles, home decor and hand-embroidered goods
Aurora’s Creations: Flower crowns, wreaths, headbands, bags and more
Camisetas El Monte: Day of the Dead T-shirts, embroidered Mexican aprons, rosaries and lucha libre masks
Despues De La Vida Arte: Day of the Dead inspired headpieces, jewelry, shirts and more
Estrada’s Artistry: Day of the dead handcrafted décor, wooden crosses, realistic paper flowers, and decorative vases
Funkychickeneggranch: Mexican folk art, Day of the Dead art and clothing from Mexico
GinasOriginalAZ: Handmade upcycled jewelry, sugar skulls, sacred hearts and more
Marco Albarran: Day of the Dead art and personal handmade art creations
Mary Ann Rodriguez Artwork: Mix Media Paintings
Maxica Colectivo: Personal handmade art creations, precious metal, quartz crystal jewelry and more
Mexican Arts Imports: Day of the dead items, Catrinas, crosses, talavera, pottery and more
Monica Gisel Art: Original Fine Art prints
Oaxaca Imports: Handmade pottery and artwork from Southern Mexico
The Regalitos Shop: Handmade Mexican crafts, traditional earrings, knitted items, necklaces and more.
Urban Art by Melody: Original canvas art, reprints, magnets and more
Vangie Rodriguez Designs: Select original art, Giclee prints, shirts, greeting cards
More vendors to be announced. View vendor application.

Food & Drink (available for purchase), Nov. 7-8:
Tamales, salsa, and chips – Creations by Sergio Catering
Fresh Fruit, coconuts and shaved ice – Cocos Costa Alegre
Pan de Muerto and baked goods – La Purisima Bakery
Garden Grab & Go
Gertrude’s by Tarbell’s

Community Ofrenda Altar, Nov. 6-9, 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Webster Auditorium
Ofrenda, or offering, is a central element in Dia de Muertos. Visitors are invited to place memories and wishes for loved ones on the ofrenda.

Programming subject to change.