¡Atención y bienvenidos! Old Town San Diego State Historic Park invites you to join us in celebrating Fiestas Patrias on Saturday, September 14th, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This vibrant event commemorates the beginning of Mexico’s fight for independence and offers a wonderful opportunity to honor, learn about, and celebrate Mexican heritage, tradition, and history.

Event Highlights

• Traditional Crafts: Discover and enjoy a variety of traditional crafts.
• Living History Demonstrations: Experience history come to life through engaging demonstrations.
• Historic Adobe Walking Tours: Explore the rich history of Old Town San Diego.
• Folklorico Dance Performances: Enjoy beautiful performances by Gift of Dance, showcasing traditional Mexican Folklorico throughout the day.
• Old Town Guac’ Off: Who has the best guacamole in Old Town? Find out at the first annual Old Town Guac’ Off, hosted by the Boosters of Old Town San Diego and the Old Town San Diego Chamber of Commerce. For just $1 per tasting, you can sample and vote for your favorite guacamole!

Join us for this family-friendly celebration of Mexican culture and history! This event is made possible through the support of the Boosters of Old Town San Diego, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting history, culture, and historic preservation in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park.

Save the date and come celebrate with us!