Mariachi Fest, Tequila Expo Returns To Lake Elsinore

LAKE ELSINORE, CA — To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Lake Elsinore is transforming its famed Diamond Stadium into the Mariachi Fest & Tequila/Mezcal Expo on Sept. 20.

Returning for a fifth year, the annual celebration will feature Southern California’s largest agave tasting experience, followed by a lineup of mariachi legends and iconic Latin musicians.

"Hosting this premier mariachi and agave-spirit event right here underscores California’s role as a trailblazer in celebrating diversity and tourism innovation," city spokesperson Jovanny Rivera Huerta wrote in a news release.

The tasting experience kicks off from 3:30 to 7 p.m. Admission to the 21+ tasting is $45 and includes more than 30 distinguished tequila and mezcal brands from Mexico. Guests can also meet master distillers behind world-renowned spirits.

As the sun sets over the lake around 7 p.m., guests will enjoy performances by Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán, Ana Bárbara, and Mariachi Los Camperos.

This year, the celebration will also spotlight a cultural exhibition presented by the Mexican Consulate and Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which will end with a "spectacular" fireworks finale.

The consulate, which serves San Bernardino and Riverside counties, will debut an exclusive cultural exhibition ¡Viva México en su lugar y en su tono!

"This year’s festival promises to be bigger, bolder, and more dynamic than ever, uniting visitors from across California and beyond to experience the sights, sounds,
and tastes of Mexico in an extraordinary way," Huerta said.

General admission starts at $69. Tickets can be purchased here. The event will be held at 500 Diamond Dr. in Lake Elsinore.