With Special Guests
And the Inaugural
Also Featuring
South Texas Mariachi Festival 2025
Join us at the first annual South Texas Mariachi Festival in Hidalgo for a weekend of workshops, competitions, and performances by special guests Mariachi Los Camperos as well as Jonathan Palomar, Vanessa Alonzo, Christina Noelle Lopez, and Mariachi Aztlán.
Be a part of Rio Grande Valley music history as we honor the three-time Grammy nominated Mariachi Los Arrieros del Valle as we induct them to the South Texas Mariachi Hall of Fame!
Keep scrolling for the festival schedule, guest artists, and to register.
Festival Schedule at a Glance
Friday, April 25th
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Workshop (Sones de México)
5 to 7:30 p.m.
Vocal Competition Concert
Saturday, April 26th
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Group Competition
4 to 6:30 p.m.
Vocal Grand Champion Competition
With Jonathan Palomar and Mariachi Aztlán
7:30 p.m.
Mariachi Under the Stars Gala
Sunday, April 27th
1 to 2:30 p.m.
High School Grand Champion Competition
4 to 6:30 p.m.
GRAND CONCERT
Featuring: the Vocal Competition Grand Champion, Middle School Mariachi First Place, High School Grand Champion, Open Category First Place, Mariachi Aztlán, Mariachi Los Arrieros del Valle, and Mariachi Los Camperos.
7:30 to 9 p.m.
South Texas Mariachi Hall of Fame Awards
Honoring Mariachi Los Arrieros del Valle
Detailed Festival Schedule Below
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Guest Artists
The South Texas Mariachi Hall of Fame Honors Mariachi Los Arrieros del Valle at the
Sponsorship opportunities available! Click on the button below to learn more or to purchase individual tickets to this can’t-miss event!
Festival Registration
Workshop, Group Competition, Showcase
Registration Deadline: April 15, 2025
Limited number of seats available!
$45 Per Participant
The $45 fee includes three days of a great mariachi experience, including all workshops, music, and all concerts, including the Grand Concert with Mariachi Los Camperos.
Vocal Competition
Registration Deadline: April 1, 2025
Video audition due at time of registration
$25 Per PARTICIPANT
Middle school, high school, and open categories available.
Participants must be enrolled in the workshop to compete in the vocal competition.
Payment Methods
Registration fees can be paid using CashApp, Zelle, or via mail with checks made payable to South Texas Music and Cultural Arts Foundation
Cash and checks will also be accepted in person on the first day of the festival.
Public Admission to Festival Events
The public is welcome to attend festival events, including competitions, the Grand Concert, and Mariachi Under the Stars, a special fundraising event for which there will be sponsorship opportunities. Take a look below to learn more about admission details.
Festival Competitions
$10 General Admission
Tickets will be available for purchase to all festival competitions, listed below, at the door.
Friday
Vocal Competition Concert
5 to 7:30 p.m.
Saturday
Group Competition
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Vocal Grand Champion Competition
4 to 6:30 p.m.
Sunday
High School Grand Champion Competition
1 to 2:30 p.m.
Grand Concert
$20 General Admission
Sunday │ 4 to 6:30 p.m.
The first annual South Texas Mariachi Festival culminates in this exciting closing concert featuring: the Vocal Competition Grand Champion, Middle School Mariachi First Place, High School Grand Champion, Open Category First Place, Mariachi Aztlán, Jorge Ivan Velasco, Mariachi Los Arrieros del Valle, and Mariachi Los Camperos.
Tickets are available to the public and can be purchased online at the button below or at the door.
Mariachi Under the Stars Fundraiser Gala
Sunday │ 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Old Hidalgo Pumphouse
Celebration of the Inaugural South Texas Mariachi Hall of Fame Honoring Mariachi Los Arrieros
Saturday │ 7:30 p.m.
Old Hidalgo Jailhouse
Join us as we honor Mariachi Los Arrieros’ induction to the South Texas Mariachi Hall of Fame! This event is free and open to the public.
South Texas Mariachi Festival 2025 Complete Schedule
Last Updated: April 21, 2025
Registration Deadline: April 15, 2025
Friday
Workshop
(Sones de México)
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Valley View High School Auditorium
| 9 to 10 a.m. Registration |
| 10 to 11 a.m. Presentation of Workshop Music: Sones de México – Veracruz, La Huasteca, Michoacán, and Jalisco |
| 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Breakout Sessions by Instrument |
| 12:30 to 2 p.m. Lunch on your own |
| 2 to 3 p.m. Mariachi Masterclass Honoring Mariachi Los Arrieros del Valle |
| 3 to 4:30 p.m. Breakout Sessions by Instrument |
Vocal Competition Concert
5 to 7:30 p.m.
Valley View High School Auditorium
Singers compete in the middle school, high school, and open categories.
Participants must be enrolled in the workshop to compete in the vocal competition. Registration Fee: $25
The registration deadline is March 15, 2025.
Tickets Available to the Public
$10 General Admission
Tickets will be available for purchase at the door.
Saturday
Group Competition
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Valley View High School Auditorium
First round! Finalists will be announced at the end.
Tickets Available to the Public
$10 General Admission
Tickets will be available for purchase at the door.
Vocal Grand Champion Competition
4 to 6:30 p.m.
Valley View High School Auditorium
With Jonathan Palomar and Mariachi Aztlán
Tickets Available to the Public
$10 General Admission
Tickets will be available for purchase at the door.
Mariachi Under the Stars Fundraiser Gala
7:30 p.m.
Old Hidalgo Pumphouse
902 S. Second Street
Hidalgo, Texas 78557
Be a part of Rio Grande Valley music history honoring the three-time Grammy nominated Mariachi Los Arrieros del Valle as we induct them to the South Texas Mariachi Hall of Fame at our Mariachi Under the Stars Gala!
This fundraiser gala benefits the South Texas Music and Cultural Arts Foundation and Togive International.
Click on the button below to learn more about sponsorship opportunities and for tickets.
Sunday
High School Grand Champion Competition
1 to 2:30 p.m.
Valley View High School Auditorium
Tickets Available to the Public
$10 General Admission
Tickets will be available for purchase at the door.
GRAND CONCERT
The first annual South Texas Mariachi Festival culminates in this exciting closing concert featuring: the Vocal Competition Grand Champion, Middle School Mariachi First Place, High School Grand Champion, Open Category First Place, Mariachi Aztlán, Jorge Ivan Velasco, Mariachi Los Arrieros del Valle, and Mariachi Los Camperos.
4 to 6:30 p.m.
Valley View High School Auditorium
Tickets
$20 General Admission
Please note that the the Workshop Registration includes a free ticket to the Grand Concert for each participant.
Tickets are available for purchase online at the button below or at the door.
Celebration of the Inaugural South Texas Mariachi Hall of Fame
Honoring Mariachi Los Arrieros
7:30 p.m.
Old Hidalgo Jailhouse
902 S. Second Street
Hidalgo, Texas 78557
Be a part of history as we celebrate the induction of the three-time Grammy Award nominated Mariachi Los Arrieros del Valle to the South Texas Mariachi Hall of Fame!
Free and open to the public
Contact
For questions, please call (956) 655-2811 or email dahlia@southtexasmusic.org
Produced By
The South Texas Mariachi Festival 2025 is produced by the South Texas Music & Cultural Arts Foundation and ToGive International in partnership with the Valley View ISD Fine Arts Program and the City of Hidalgo.
South Texas Music & Cultural Arts Foundation 