Hayward hosting local Mariachi Festival

  • 2015-09-30
Poster printing is surely being arranged for the 6th annual Mariachi Festival in Hayward, California.

With a combination of Latin music, food, art, and dancing, the event is sure to appeal to people of all ages.

The Festival, which is hosted by the Hayward Chamber of Commerce along with other sponsors, is billed as a family friendly cultural event. Ballet dancers will perform alongside the music, and there will also be a variety of Hispanic art and food at an outdoor market set up next to the concert area. The featured performers this year are Mariachi Halcones de Oakland, Mariachi Juvenil de Hayward, Mariachi mi Terra Linda, and Mariachi Mexanisimo.

There will also be a number of child-centered activities such as face painting, paper flower making, and a chance to color masks for Dia de los Muertos. Another highlight will be the taco-eating competition sponsored by El Taquito Restaurant #2. Special beverages will also be sold at the event including sangria, margaritas, and, of course, Mexican beer.

The Mariachi Festival will be held at the Hayward City Hall Plaza at 777 B Street this Friday, October 2, from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Admission to the event is free, but does not cover food and beverages. Anyone interested in more information should get in touch with the Hayward City Chamber of Commerce.