The Utah Cultural Celebration Center presents the 2017 Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration. The event features traditional Mexican musical & dance performances, traditional food, a beer garden, and a variety of hands-on activities for the whole family. Plus a chance to win prizes in our Catrina dress-up contest!
While at the event you may also experience a folk art exhibit of traditional altars and other art that is related to this significant and expressive Mexican holiday. This event is featured on the Blog for Lifestyle & Travel's Best Ways to Celebrate Fall in Utah. El Utah Cultrural Celebration Center presenta el festival del Día De Los Muertos 2017. Habra bailes tradicionales de México, estaciones de comida y bebidas. También, habra actividades de diversión para toda la familia, una exhibición de arte reconociendo el significado de este día festivo. ¡Vengan en su mejor disfraz de Catrina, habra premios para el mejor disfraz! Ticket Information$5 for adults
Children 12 and under are FREE |
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LocationUtah Cultural Celebration Center
1355 West 3100 South West Valley City, UT 84119 Dates & TimesAltar and ExhibitionOctober 25 - November 3
Gallery Hours: Monday - Thursday 9AM - 6PM
or by special arrangement. CelebrationOctober 28, 11AM - 6PM
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Performing Artists & Stage Schedule*
11:30: Quetzalcoatl Aztec Dance
12:15: Ballet Folklorico de Las Americas
1:00: Nostalgia Juvenil w/ Salty Crickets
1:45: Latin Dance Heritage
3:00: Special Guest
3:15: Mariachi Zavala
4:30: La Catrina Costume Competition
5:15: Danza Azteca de la Familia Melendez
*subject to change; all times are approximate
12:15: Ballet Folklorico de Las Americas
1:00: Nostalgia Juvenil w/ Salty Crickets
1:45: Latin Dance Heritage
3:00: Special Guest
3:15: Mariachi Zavala
4:30: La Catrina Costume Competition
5:15: Danza Azteca de la Familia Melendez
*subject to change; all times are approximate
Calling all Vendors
We are now accepting applications for artists, vendors and face painters who would like to participate selling Day of the Dead related products at the event. A limited number of spaces are available. Preference will be given to vendors selling locally produced arts, handcrafts, and authentic traditional and contemporary imported Day of the Dead themed goods. Face painters should provide photos of their work, and identify price point for full face, half face, or decorative details. The Booth Fee is $75
To request space as a vendor, please submit a description of the products you would like to sell along with images or links to online sites, to susan.klinker@wvc-ut.gov.
To request space as a vendor, please submit a description of the products you would like to sell along with images or links to online sites, to susan.klinker@wvc-ut.gov.
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