BATTLE OF THE MARIACHIS FESTIVAL
Event Info | Ticket Information | Seating Map | Schedule | Food | Driving & Parking | Entertainment & Judges
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2012 WINNERS!
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 3rd Place Mariachi Chula Vista - San Diego, CA Photo courtesy of InGrace Photography |
 Honorable Mention Mariachi Juvenil Mestizo - Delano, CA Photo courtesy of InGrace Photography |
 Thomas J Tracy Shining Star Soloist Matthew Real Mariachi Juvenil Azteca - San Diego, CA Photo courtesy of InGrace Photography |
1st Place
EVENT INFORMATION
Mission San Juan Capistrano presents with the generous support of the Thomas J. and Erma Jean Tracy Family Foundation, the Eighth Annual Battle of the Mariachis Festival, a celebration of the talent, interpretation and inspiration of the best in the West from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. in the Central Courtyard.
Please join us in the beautiful Mission Courtyard for a full day of live musical entertainment and great food, as Mariachi performers compete for cash prizes before a panel of judges. Don't miss the historic celebration bell ringing at 10:30 a.m. followed by a bilingual marionette show at various times throughout the day. Click here to download the schedule.
Cost of General Admission to this Signature Event is:
$10 for Adults, $9 for Seniors (60+) and $5 for Children (Ages 4-11)
FREE for Mission Preservation Society Members and Current Volunteers with I.D. and Children 3 and Under
Click here to download map of San Juan Capistrano including train station and parking near the Mission
TICKET INFORMATION
General Admission Tickets are available now, in person at our Gate House which is open 363 days per year. They may be purchased in advance or on event day. Non-reserved event seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Early arrival suggested for best seating. Mission opens at 8:30 a.m.
$300 Reserved Tables for 10: Reserved tables are currently sold out!
Purchase Tables Now
Download Seating Map
FOOD VENDORS
 El Adobe de Capistrano Tacos |
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 Rasta Taco Tacos |
 The Hot Dog Shop Hot dogs and nachos |
ENTERTAINMENT
 Vocalist, Genesis Codina National Anthem Performance |
 Bilingual Emcee, Laura Sobrino Click here for bio |
 Performers, Ballet Folklorico |
 Franklin Haynes Marionettes Click here to download flyer |
JUDGES
 Judge, Alexander "Sandy" Nalle Click here for bio |
 Judge, Desiree Garcia Click here for bio |
 Judge, Margarita Chavez Click here for bio |
 Judge, Tizoc Ceballos Click here for bio |
 Judge, Lauryn Salazar Click here for bio |
 Judge, Gary Urban Click here for bio |
Information on past years’ festivals:
Watch video clips broadcasted from the Orange County Register: Click here for 2010 event video and Click here for 2011 event video.
Click here to view a slideshow of the 2011 Seventh Annual Battle of the Mariachis Festival.
Click here to download list of 2011 Award Winners.
Click here to download contacts for 2011 Competing Groups. Please hire them for your next event!
Mission San Juan Capistrano plans fun, day and night for the whole family! For event dates and times, visit our calendar.
Underwriting and sponsorships available for all events, for more information please contact Christine Robinson at (949) 234-1321.
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