June 5-8
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 a Hispanic Serving Institution, Western New Mexico University and WNMU ¡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 that 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 featuring the traditional folk art of more than 50 artisans from throughout Mexico, Latin music and dance performances, food and drink, children’s activities, hands on crafting workshops, films, demonstrations and more.
WNMU ¡Fiesta Latina! will be returning for its 6th year from June 6-9, 2024, to the Silver City campus of Western New Mexico University. Silver City is just 80 miles north of the U.S./Mexico Border, nestled in the beautiful mountains of the desert Southwest. The centerpiece of this multifaceted event is the juried artisan market, featuring 50+ handcraft artisans from throughout Mexico. There is also music and dance, films, a fashion show, food vendors from around the region, a tequila tasting, and children’s activities.
Event Schedule
# | Session | Speaker(s) | Time | Venue |
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1 | VIP Market Preview | 4:30PM | Artisan Mercado | |
2 | Mariachi 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 |
# | Session | Speaker(s) | Time | Venue |
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1 | Mercado open | 10 AM -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 (Chichimeca Mexica Azteca) | 12:30 pm | 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 | 3:30PM | 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 | 7:00-8:45 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 | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Pool patio |
4 | Dance | Folklorico Encanto and Alfaro | 11:30AM-1PM | Regents Square |
5 | Entertainment | SC Museum- make and take | 12-3PM | Children tent |
6 | Music | Grupo Bella | 1-2:30 PM | Regents Square |
Our Major Event Sponsors
See who makes this event possible!
Our Artisan Sponsors
Premier Artisan Sponsors
Alfred Ogas
CENTURY 21 Hacienda Realty
Gila Regional Medical Center
Artisan Sponsors
Alexandra Todd and Steven Fox
Bear Mountain Lodge
FeVa Fotos
Grant County Community Foundation
Griffin’s Propane
Humphrey’s Enterprises, Inc.
Paula Stevens
Thomas Hester
WILL (Western Institute for Lifelong Learning)
JUNE 6-9 - 2024
1000 W. College Ave., Silver City,
NM 88061, US