Celebrate Día de los Muertos with OPAC
Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022
Oxnard Performing Arts Center | 800 Hobson Way, Oxnard CA 93030

Doors open at 4 p.m. 
Event ends at 10 p.m.
OPAC is proud to be the official venue for one of our community's beloved holiday traditions: Dia de Los Muertos! This Mexican holiday, held at the beginning of November, welcomes back the souls of deceased relatives for a reunion that includes food, drink and celebration. A blend of Mesoamerican ritual, European religion and Spanish culture, the holiday celebration at OPAC features:
  • Altars made by the community, artists and special guests 
  • Traditional dance, musical performances and other performing arts 
  • Work by local artists including poetry readings, film screenings, installations, and more 
  • Special guest speakers, including local nonprofits and dignitaries
  • Authentic Mexican food and beverages 
  • Raffle prizes and giveaways
  • Photo Ops, crafts and other interactive activities and so much more!

ENTERTAINMENT

Subject to change.
Special Guests:
Adam Lopez, Emcee
Euclides Del Moral Arbona, The Mexican Consulate
Mayor John Zaragoza, City of Oxnard

Performances by:
Kalpulli Huitzilin Ihuan Xochitl (Aztec Ceremony + Dancing)
Poets Jesus + Sarahi Noyola
Chinas Niñas
Chinas Oaxaqueñas
Ballet Folklorico Mestizo of Oxnard College
Los Chinelos
​Grupo Folklorico Fusion Mexicano
​Los Diablitos
DJ sets by Radio Lazer

Activities:
Face Painting
Children's Area
Story Corner
​Photo Ops
​Arts & Crafts

MERCADO

Featured Artists

Food Vendors + Food Trucks
  • SketchCrow + Teen Art Program Students
  • Checkos
  • ​BlotCamp
  • ​Erendira
  • CreationsByLoops
  • Carlos Heredia
  • Veggiecide
  • Melina Dominguez
  • Ambzy
  • WhiteRose Polymer Clay
  • ​Savage Sister Squad
  • Full Service Bar provided by The Canyon
  • Sabor del Rancho
  • ​Coyote Elote
  • Bell Catering
  • Antojitos Mexicanos
  • Happy Place Eatery
  • ​House of Tacos Grill
  • Masarap Kitchen​
  • strwEATS

Vendors

  • D_tarotreader
  • From Mex to You
  • Thirty Four Charms
  • Pan de Elote y mas
  • Hija Mia Studio
  • Ring A Ding Ding
  • Huaraches Luna
  • Pipiripau
  • Moonchild Brand
  • ​Colores de Mi Tierra Folk Art
  • Moarsels_n_Moar
  • Oh Honey Boutique
  • Mommysela's Creations
  • Yoli's Folklor
  • ​Artesanias Grecas de Mitla
  • Ally Rose Creations
  • Gutierrez Dressing
  • Toni's Crafts
  • Creative Gem 805
  • Alex's Candle Co
  • Centinelas_Art
  • Tita's Crochet & Crafts
  • Hueneme Girl Hustlin
  • Mama Elain's Jewelry
  • Angie's Anime
  • Twinscharm11
  • Accesorios Los Rosales
  • Mi Lindo Jerez
  • ​Genesis Artesanias
  • Changa Moy Candy
  • ​Tesoros Perdidos

HOSTED ALTARS / OFRENDAS

  • Supervisor Carmen Ramirez
  • Kalpulli Izkalotl Anahuak
  • Mi Corazón No Te Olvida​
  • Jocelyn Guerrero
  • Alicia Heredia
  • Community Action Ventura County
  • ​Martin Garcia Castell
  • Integration Works, Inc.
  • ​Pinaysphere
  • ​SkunkMasters
Thank you to our 2022 sponsors and partners