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The 25th Annual Old Town Fiesta will take place in the heart of Old Town on San Diego Avenue and in the Historic State Park. This free family event is the West Coast’s premier celebration of Hispanic arts and culture featuring entertainment, food and much more!
Featured venues at the event include:
Old Town Mercado- San Diego Avenue is transformed into a traditional, colorful Mercado featuring traditional music, regional cuisine and cultural and historical exhibits. A major attraction within the Mercado this year is the Margarita Main Stage off Conde and San Diego Avenues featuring mariachi, norteño, cumbia, salsa and contemporary and old-school favorites.
Seeley Stables Arena- The arena is transformed back to an 1862 battlefield featuring actors in full period uniform and dress reenacting the May 5, 1862 Battle of Puebla. In addition, a female equestrian team will perform in colorful costumes following Mexican cowboy tradition with spectacular formation riding.
State Park Plaza- The State Park depicts the true traditions of Hispanic culture through traditional entertainment like ballet folklorico, mariachi and the ever popular El Grito contest. Back by popular demand this year is a ten-piece collaborative known for their explosive sound. Families can stroll and picnic in the park all day.
Pueblo de los Niños on Harney Street- Visit the children’s area for a variety of hands-on of activities and fun for the whole family.
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Saturday Schedule
Corona Stage - SATURDAY, MAY 3rd
Located at Conde St. and San Diego Ave.
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Battista - Flamenco
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
True Rhythm & Soul - Latin Funk & Soul
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Pound Dog - San Diego Padres official house band playing mainstream Rock & Roll
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Rojas Charros - Professional Ropers
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Bombachante - Salsa
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Polyester Express - High energy Dance Band
Plaza Stage- SATURDAY, MAY 3rd
Located inside the State Park
11:00 AM – 11:45 PM
Ballet Folklorico San Ysidrio - High school group
12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
Los Vientos del Sur - Norteno
1:40 PM – 2:40 PM
Malamana - Rumba
2:40 PM – 3:00 PM
Televisa Channel 12 Club Infantil
(giving away prizes in between set up)
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Latin A Go Go - Merengue and Cha Cha
4:45 PM – 5:15 PM
Piel de Mexico - Ballet Folklorico National City
5:45 PM – 7:15 PM
Imagen Azteca - Spanish rock ‘n’ roll
7:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Mariachi Los Gavilancillos
8:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Jazz Pigs - Jazz fusion with influences from Coltrane, Zappa, Santana
Children Stage - SATURDAY, MAY 3rd
Located in between Harney St. and San Diego Ave.
11:00 AM – 11:45 PM
Society - Afro-Cuban Percussion with a Salsa Fusion
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
San Diego Guild of Puppetry - Bilingual Storytelling/music/dance show
12:45 PM – 1:15 PM
Jack-Me Limbo Contest (Jack FM)
1:30 PM – 2:20 PM
Society - Afro-Cuban Percussion with a Salsa Fusion
2:35 PM – 3:20 PM
International Dance Company - A variety of international dances
3:35 PM – 3:50 PM
Hot & Spicy Contest: Jalepeno Eating Contest
4:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Cold Stone Ice Cream Eating Contest
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Ballet Folklorico - Elementary school aged girls
Located at the corner of Twiggs St. and San Diego Ave.
Battle of Puebla:
True Reason We Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
Saturday May 3rd: 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM
Seeley Stables
Equestrian Show
Located at the Seeley Stables in the State Park
Saturday May 3rd: 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM
Escaramuzaa Golondrinas
Female equestrian group following Mexican Charro Tradition, will entertain with spectacular formation riding with music. Also included is a Trick Rope performance.
Lowrider Showcase
Located in between Congress St. and San Diego Ave.
Saturday, May 3rd
Brought to you by Traffic Car Club
Wells Fargo Carriage Rides
Located in the State Park
Saturday, May 3rd: Noon – 3:00 PM
Sunday Schedule
Corona Stage - SUNDAY, MAY 4th
Located at Conde St. and San Diego Ave.
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Javid - New Flamenco
1:00 PM – 1:45 PM
Casa Blanca - Hip Hop
2:15 PM – 3:45 PM
Paradise - Santana and other Latin Covers
4:15 PM – 5:00 PM
Thrillrazr - Rock Band
Plaza Stage- SUNDAY, MAY 4th
Located inside the State Park
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
Chunky & Company - Mariachi
11:45 AM – 1:15PM
Latin A Go Go - Latin Jazz and Salsa
1:15 PM – 1:45 PM
Televisa Channel 12 Club Infantil
(giving away prizes in between set up)
1:45 PM – 2:45 PM
Tex Mex All-Stars - Mexican Rock
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Ballet Folklorico San Ysidro
3:45 PM – 5:00 PM
Mariachi Show Choir from Chula Vista High School
Children Stage - SUNDAY, MAY 4th
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Ballet Folklorico - Elementary school aged girls
11:45 AM – 12:15 PM
Procrastinators - Utilizing pots, pans and water jugs to create a unique drum sound
12:30 PM – 12:45 PM
Hot & Spicy Contest: Jalepeno Eating Contest
12:55 PM – 1:10 PM
Cold Stone Ice Cream Eating Contest – Jeanne to provide ice cream
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Mango and Dango - Juggling, Hoola Hoop Dancing, Acrobatic Balancing and 2 interactive crowd participation activities
2:45 PM – 3:15 PM
Storytelling by Boots
3:30 PM – 4:15 PM
Procrastinators - Utilizing pots, pans and water jugs to create a unique drum sound
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Bob Meigs - Magician
Old Town Market Stage
Located at the corner of Twiggs St. and San Diego Ave.
Battle of Puebla:
True Reason We Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
Sunday May 4th: 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM
Seeley Stables
Equestrian Show
Located at the Seeley Stables in the State Park
Sunday May 4th: 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM
Escaramuzaa Golondrinas
Female equestrian group following Mexican Charro Tradition, will entertain with spectacular formation riding with music. Also included is a Trick Rope performance.
Lowrider Showcase
Located in between Congress St. and San Diego Ave.
Sunday, May 4th
Brought to you by Lowrider Community of San Diego
Wells Fargo Carriage Rides
Located in the State Park
Sunday, May 4th: Noon – 3:00 PM