June 6-9
Enjoy four days of performances, crafts, workshops, films, food and more!
WNMU FIESTA LATINA IS...
Western New Mexico University acknowledges the deep roots New Mexico shares with Mexico. The territory of New Mexico gained statehood in 1912, yet the people living in the border regions and beyond continue to be influenced by these roots in all aspects of culture– art, food, music, language and customs. As an Hispanic Serving Institution, WNMU and Fiesta Latina aim to highlight those connections by creating fun, engaging, educational experiences for folks living in or visiting the borderlands to enjoy.
WNMU ¡Fiesta Latina! is a cultural event organized by Western New Mexico University seeks to recognize, celebrate and assist in the preservation of New Mexico’s connection with its Mexican heritage, customs and traditions. The four-day outdoor festival on the beautiful Silver City campus features a juried artisan mercado, with the traditional folk art of more than 50 artisans from throughout Mexico. Latin music and dance performances, food and drink, traditional children’s activities, crafting workshops and demonstrations.
Event Schedule
# | Session | Speaker(s) | Time | Venue |
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1 | VIP Market Preview | 4:30PM | Artisan Mercado | |
2 | Conference showcase | Mariachi Plata de WNMU | 5:00-7:00PM | |
3 | Stadium Bar open | 5:00-9:30PM | ||
4 | Music | Son Rompe Pera | 8:00PM | Fountain Stage at Regents Square |
# | Session | Speaker(s) | Time | Venue |
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1 | Mercado open | 2-8 PM | Artisan tent | |
2 | Stadium Bar open | 6:30-9:30PM | ||
3 | Film | Transcending Borders Film & Discussion – La Laguna | 6:00PM | Light Hall Auditorium |
4 | Music | Mariachi Plata de WNMU | 7:00PM | Fountain Stage at Regents Square |
5 | Music | Mariachi Estrella de Mexico | 8:00PM | Fountain Stage at Regents Square |
6 | Music | TBD Band | 10:00PM | Little Toad Creek |
# | Session | Speaker(s) | Time | Venue |
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1 | Mercado open | 2-8 PM | Artisan tent | |
2 | Entertainment | SC Museum- make and take | 12-4:00PM | Childrens tent |
3 | Stadium Bar open | 2-6:30 PM and 7:00-10:30 PM | Artisan tent | |
4 | Artisan demonstration | Taller Familiar Guadalupe | 11:00-12:30 PM | Pool patio |
5 | Dance | Kaltonaka Dance Group | 1-2PM | Regents Square |
6 | Fashion show | Fashion Show | 2:00-3:00 PM | Fountain Stage at Regents Square |
7 | Film | Marta Turok/ Popular Art Design in Mexico: “Esto Somos” (“This is Us”) | 3:15-4:30 PM | Light Hall Auditorium |
8 | Artisan demonstration | Esteban Silva Galvan | 3:00PM | Pool patio |
9 | Tequila tasting | Tequila Tasting | 4:00 -6:30 PM | Pool patio |
10 | Music | Conjunto Mapeye | 4:30-6:30 PM | Fountain Stage at Regents Square |
11 | Music | Los chamacos | 7:00-8:30 PM | Fountain Stage at Regents Square |
12 | Music | Kumbia Kings | 9:00-10:30 PM | Fountain Stage at Regents Square |
# | Session | Speaker(s) | Time | Venue |
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1 | Mercado open | 10-3 PM | Artisan tent | |
2 | Film | Marta Turok/ Popular Art Design in Mexico: “Esto Somos” (“This is Us”) | 11:30AM | Light Hall Auditorioum |
3 | Artisan demonstration | Artisan Demonstration make and take Jorge Cristales – Alebrijes | 11:30AM | Pool patio |
4 | Dance | Folklorico Encanto and Alfaro | 11:30AM-1PM | Regents Square |
5 | Entertainment | SC Museum- make and take | 12-3PM | Regents Square |
6 | Music | Grupo Bella | 1-2:30 PM | Regents Square |
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JUNE 6-9 - 2024
1000 W. College Ave., Silver City,
NM 88061, US