DATE: Oct. 5-6
TIME: Saturday 4-9 p.m. | Sunday 4-8 p.m.
PRICE: Included with Membership or General Admission
Join us as we revel in Oaxaca’s rich tradition of Guelaguetza. Delight in an explosion of music, dance, culinary wonders and more.
CALENDA
A festive and colorful parade through the Garden
Ottosen Entry Garden | 4:15pm
MUSIC & PERFORMANCES
Sunset Plaza
Chinas Oaxaquenas | 4:30 p.m.
Sones Mazatecos | 4:45 p.m.
Jarabe Yalalteco | 5 p.m.
Jarabe Ejuteco | 5:15 p.m.
San Antonino- Jarabe del Valle | 5:30 p.m.
Danza de la Pluma | 6:45 p.m.
Performance by Patricia Alcaraz (singer from Oaxaca) | 6 p.m.
Sones Itsmeños | 6:45 p.m.
Flor De Pina | 7 p.m.
Jarabe Mixteco | 7:15 p.m.
Miahuatlan | 7:30 p.m.
Pinotepa | 7:45 p.m.
Sones y Chilenas de Putla de Guerrero | 8 p.m.
FOOD & DRINK | Saturday 4–9 p.m. | Sunday 4–8 p.m.
Available for purchase
Sunset Plaza
Las 15 Salsas Restaurant Oaxaqueño
BAR SERVICE | Saturday 4–9 p.m. | Sunday 4–8 p.m.
Sunset Plaza and Cohn Touring Gathering
Soda and water also available for purchase
SHOP
All vendors are cash only. ATM available near admissions.
All Activities and vendors are subject to change. Event is rain or shine. This event may be photographed and recorded for promotional purposes.
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