Event Info

Indigenous Mesoamerican cultures believe each person, at birth, acquires a tona, an animal to which they are spiritually bound – with a shared destiny and common traits. Nahuales are spiritual guardians in animal form and yet some powerful and magical humans could shapeshift in and out of their nahuale or animal form – especially at night. The Tonas and Nahuales are spirit guides and astrological embodiments of human character and metamorphosis. This year we take inspiration – and guidance – from the Zapotec’s rich artistic tradition of intricately carved and patterned Tonas and Nahuales as we exhibit pieces from some of the most famed workshops of Oaxaca.

ABOUT DIA DE LOS MUERTOS

10AM GATES – MIDNIGHT CLOSING

THIS IS AN ALL DAY AND NIGHT EVENT FEATURING A CHILDREN’S PLAZA, ALTARS, ART EXHIBITIONS, AZTECS, FOLKORICO DANCE, TRADITIONAL DANCE, CULTURAL PERFORMERS, ARTS AND CRAFTS VENDORS, AND CULINARY VENDORS.

EVENT ENDS AT MIDNIGHT WHEN ATTENDEES MUST EXIT THE PARK

ALTARS EXHIBITION
Dozens of spectacular altars throughout the grounds viewable for the duration of the event.

CATHEDRAL ART EXHIBIT
Artist of the Year: Antonio Fuentes

CHILDRENS PLAZA

CALAVERITAS ‘CHILDREN’S’ STAGE

MUERTE Y TRADICIÓN STAGE
Pedro Fernández
Los Lobos
Reyna Tropical
Ambar Lucid
El Santo Golpe
Niko Rubio
Tania Libertad

LA CATRINA STAGE
Tania libertad
Miguel Inzunza
Gorrion Serrano
Gabriela Bojórquez
Contemporary Arte In Movement

AZTECA LAKE STAGE

CEREMONIAL PROCESSION
1pm Main Gate, through cemetery to Muerte y Tradición stage

CULINARY VENDORS
Evil Cooks
Tacos Don Cuco
The Baja Shrimp
Churros and Donuts
Mexico Lindo y Que Rico
Toro Churros
The Tamale Fiesta
Oaxaca On Wheels
Angelenos Wood Fire Pizza
Los Jaliscienses
Tacos Before Vatos
Boba Time
Northgate Market

PRIZES
Costume: Winner $1000 & Runner Up $500
Altars: $5,000 per category

VIP TICKETS
The VIP ticket gives you access to the VIP Oasis in the middle of the event which includes premium food and beverage vendors for purchase, lounge seating, private elevated main stage viewing area, cell phone charging, FREE WIFI, and premium face painting vendors for purchase. Free beverage tastings on 1st come 1st served basis.

* LINEUP SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME *
* NO REFUNDS / NO EXCHANGES *
* RAIN OR SHINE *
* 5 AND UP REQUIRE TICKETS *
* NO PETS *
* NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINK *
* NO CHAIRS *