Arizona: Try a Taste of the Local Flavors at Mariachi Fest

Wednesday, May 8, 2019

Arizona: Try a Taste of the Local Flavors at Mariachi Fest

PHOENIX – The annual Mariachi Festival at Patagonia Lake State Park returns May 18! Bring your whole family for a full day of fun at the lake.

Enjoy the various Southern Arizona Mariachi bands and dancers, and eat authentic Mexican food, Sonoran dogs, kettle corn, shaved ice, and cotton candy served all day long! Kids can try their hand at a piñata and have their face painted. For adults, there will be a wine tasting, with flavors from local wineries, breweries, and distilleries.

Have a beach day on lake, with a swimming area, fishing, boat launches and boat rentals, and plenty of campsites for tent or RV camping.

Don’t forget to bring plenty of water and wear sunscreen! Cost is $20 for a vehicle. Overflow parking and shuttle service will be available.

WHAT: Mariachi Festival and Wine Tasting

WHERE: Patagonia Lake State Park

WHEN: Saturday, May 18, 2018, 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m., park gates open at 7 a.m.

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PRESS CONTACT: Michelle Thompson at (602) 542-1996 - Email: pio@azstateparks.gov