Mexican Heritage Festival - On Saturday with La Reinas Pageant!

Due to smoke from the Mosquito Fire, Friday's events will be moved to Saturday. Arts For The Schools will host the 2nd annual Mexican Heritage Festival in honor of Día de La Independencia on September 16-17, 2022 in Truckee Regional Park with key sponsorship with the Truckee Donner Parks & Recreation District.
 
In our second year, Arts For The Schools is expanding the festival to two days, with the kick-off activities that you won’t want to miss!  The kickoff event on Friday September 16th will include a brand-new pageant de Las Reinas (Queens), performances by Mexican Vaqueros (Trick Cowboys) and live music! Grab a bite for dinner or a drink.  Activities on Saturday the 17th  from 12pm-8pm will be bigger and better this year,  with live performances; arts n crafts; food, drink and treats, and tons of traditional games including, Loteria, Futbol and Volleyball and many more from your childhood!  Live performances including Mariachi, Ranchera, Mexican poets and story-telling and special guest performers!
 
In addition to honoring Mexican cultural and heritage, the festival will support and celebrate Mexican artists, promote and support local, Hispanic-owned businesses, and be a great way to meet your neighbors!