It's a Feria ... it's a Fiesta!

How can you have a fiesta without food, music, dancers … and a daily fashion show? At Feria 2018, you can explore the wonders of Mexican folk art in the artists booths and be wowed by Mexican music, dancing and food throughout the beautiful Lake Chapala grounds.

Every morning attendees will be greeted by musicians who will also perform while strolling through the grounds or in the stage area throughout the day. This year’s musicians will be:

Mariachi Nuevo Chapala … a favorite local mariachi group

Black String … Victor García & his father, Ignacio García, are gifted and popular musicians who play at many venues in the Lake Chapala area.

Marimba Bahia … upbeat marimba group from Guadalajara

Mariachi Femenil … popular, all female mariachi group from Tlaquepaque (Saturday only)

On Sunday the Ballet Folklorico Ixlahuacan de los Membrillos will paint the stage with their color and beauty.

The Feria Fashion show ... every day!

From Panama hats to guayaberas (men’s shirts), huipiles (full-length dresses and waist-length blouses) and rebozos, are accessorized with fabulous jewelry. Models present the master of ceremonies with information about where to purchase what they are wearing. 

And did someone mention food?

This year Feria patrons will be able to eat tacos and salads prepared by Doña Lu, fresh sandwiches made by the Swedish Bakery, or you may purchase a healthy Maringa smoothy prepared by the Maringa Madres, part of Operation Feed and who grow the Maringa locally. Tables and chairs for diners are available for tired, hungry and thirsty patrons.

Daily Schedule

Friday 11/9 

9:30-10:30. Mariachi Nuevo Chapala - Open Feria & stroll
10:30-11:30 Guadalupe Garcia Rios - High-fire ceramics (Tent 1)

11:30-12:30 Fashion Show - Stage

11:30-12:30 Marimba Bahia -  Strolling

2:00-3:00 Black String - Strolling

2:30-3:30 Jacobo Mendoza - Rug Weaver (Tent 1)

3:00-4:00 Marimba Bahia - Stage

Sat 11/10

9:30-10:30 Black String - Open Feria & stroll

10:30-11:30 Dream Weavers - Weavers & Dyers (Tent 1)

12:30-1:30 Mariachi Femenil Tlaquepaque - Stage

1:30-2:30 Fashion Show - Strolling and stage

2:30-3:30 Martha Turok - Special Guest: Rebozos and sarapes, two emblematic garments at risk (Tent 1) 
2:30-3:30 Marimba Bahia - Stage

Sunday 11/11

9:30-10:30 Marimba Bahia - Open Feria & stroll

10:30-11:30 Martha Turok - Special Guest: Challenges of sustainability and natural dyes (Tent 1)  
12:00-1:00 Fashion Show - Strolling and stage

1:00-1:30 LCS Childrens's Art Awards - Stage
2:00-3:00 Black String - Stroll
2:00-2:45 Ballet Foclórico Ixtlahuacan de los Membrillos - Stage  

2:30-3:30 Cilau Valadez- Huichol yarn paintings (Tent 1)