
Mariachis, Flamenco music and dancing, and the popular return of Ballet Folklorico Mexicapan, as well as other activities and entertainment, will immerse Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village in the sights, sounds and tastes of Mexico and the Southwest during ‘Fiesta del Tlaquepaque,’ celebrating Mexican Independence Day. Admission is free.
The 34th Annual Fiesta del Tlaquepaque will offer continuous entertainment from folklorico dancing to fiery flamenco dancers, several arts and crafts exhibits, delicious food and plenty of activities for kids.
‘The artists at the Fiesta are a great expression of the diversity, the artistry and the spirit of the community,’ said Wendy Lippman, Tlaquepaque General Manager and Resident Partner. ‘The Fiesta is a tradition that Abe Miller (builder and visionary) began more than 30 years ago and the activities attract Sedona residents, as well as people from throughout the country.’
Ballet Folklorico Mexicapan, a traditional dance ensemble of children and adults with colorful hand-made costumes from every region of Mexico, will perform at 11:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. in Plaza La Fuente.
Mosaico Flamenco, one of the most innovative and inspiring new acoustic flamenco groups in the United States will be in Patio Del Norte from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., performing four, 45-minute performances which include flamenco dancers and live music.
National Recording Academy Flamenco Guitarist, Drew Bennett will perform live from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., in Patio Del Norte. The singing group Mariachi Colonial will be roaming the property from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Latin American Folklore music group Nostrosound will perform from Noon to 5:00 p.m., on the Patio de las Campanas.
Free entertainment for children will include face painting and Magical Michael Steele’s magic and Duncan Yo-Yo demonstration from Noon to 5:00 p.m., and a balloon animal-maker from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Besides the four great restaurants at Tlaquepaque being open for business, two of them, El Rincon Restaurante Mexicano and Secret Garden Café will have food booths, as well.
Free shuttle service will be provided by Sedona Trolley every fifteen minutes from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with pick-up and drop-off in the Uptown Municipal Parking Lot.
‘The Art and Soul of Sedona’, Tlaquepaque is the home to more than 40 shops and galleries and four restaurants, visited by more than one million tourists each year. For more information, please contact Tlaquepaque at (928)282-4838 or visit www.tlaq.com.
When: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Where: Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village
Hwy 179
Sedona, AZ
Phone: (928)282-4838
Contact: www.tlaq.com