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Celebrate culture, art, and community at the 31st Annual Día de Muertos Festival! This beloved community celebration brings traditional and contemporary expressions of Día de Muertos together through art, music, dance, food, and remembrance. Event Highlights Art & Remembrance Community Altars honoring loved ones throughout the festival. Altars are available on a first come, first served basis. Artist activations featuring local and regional artists Catrina Contest celebrating the best Catrina and Catrín attire Día de Muertos crafts with CoLab Crafts from 4–8 PM Live Music & Performances brought to you by DJ Zuni | 4–7PM Catrina Contest | 7–7:30 PM Mariachis Las Catrinas | 7:30–9 PM Ballet Folklórico Dance Festival with Jose Jaimes and Tierra Caliente | 4:30–7:30 PM Roving Mariachi performances throughout the festival | 5–8 PM Food, Drinks & Shopping Explore the campus throughout the evening with: 15+ food trucks and pop-ups Local retail and artisan vendors Concessions and beverages available for purchase Family Activities Día de Muertos crafts with CoLab Crafts Face painting with Fancy Nancy Family-friendly activities and entertainment throughout the festival Museum Enjoy free Museum admission from 4–9 PM and explore the Blood Memory exhibition during the festival. Conference Center Open House The celebration continues inside the Conference Center from 4–9 PM ! Meet local businesses and event professionals, enjoy roving Mariachi performances, face painting, refreshments, and more. Plus, experience Quinceañera Dress Shows by Chavely’s Dress Salon at 5, 6, and 7 PM . Free Admission | 4–9 PM This event is made possible through the generous support of: Prebys Foundation · Linden Root Dickinson Foundation · City of Escondido · Rotary Club of Escondido · National Endowment for the Arts · County of San Diego · Levitt Family Foundation Valued Community Partners: Tierra Caliente Academy of Arts · The City of Escondido