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3rd Annual Driftless Region's Día de los Muertos Celebration
Día de los Muertos, also known as the Day of the Dead, is a traditional Mexican cultural festival to honor loved ones who have passed away.
When and where
Date and time
Saturday, October 7 · 1 - 7pm CDT
Location
Driftless Curiosity Inc. 15270 Haucke Lane Viola, WI 54664
Refund Policy
About this event
- 6 hours
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The "3rd Annual Driftless Region's Día de los Muertos Celebration: A Mexican Cultural and Educational Event" will be held at Keewaydin Farms at 15270 Haucke Ln, Viola, WI on Saturday, October 7th, 2023 from 1:00 - 7:00 pm.
This one-day festival offers modalities to honor loved ones and hands-on workshops to engage attendees in Mexican folk art. A Day of the Dead altar or ofrenda is constructed during the festival and attendees are encouraged to bring a photograph of a loved one who has passed away to add to the ofrenda.
Hands-on workshops include: corn husk flowers, a community mural, and nixtamal tortilla-making. Attendees can play a traditional Loteria game with staff from the Consulate of Mexico in Milwaukee and watch a professional Aztec Dance and Catrina performance.
There is no cost for entry and workshops are free at this outdoor event. Donations are appreciated.
Artists accept cash for art purchases. No credit transactions. No ATM available. No pets allowed. Camping available. Contact joy@driftlesscuriosity.org to register for a camping site.