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La Catrina Fest, Chicago, IL (2026)

10/07/2026

🎤 Meet Our MC — Martin Martinez!

We’re excited to welcome Martin Martinez as the MC of La Catrina Fest 2026! 🌼💀

With years of experience as a promoter, community supporter, and participant in Latino cultural events, Martin has dedicated his time and talent to celebrating our culture, uplifting Mexican traditions, and creating opportunities for others.

He is also the creator of “Oh My Corchos,” a platform where he conducts interviews and helps give visibility to emerging talent—especially young artists and singers beginning their careers. 🎶🎤

Martin has been a tremendous supporter of Casa Aguascalientes Chicago, collaborating with us for years at El Grito Bolingbrook and now continuing that support at La Catrina Fest. His willingness to show up, promote our community, encourage new talent, and support cultural events makes him a truly valued part of what we do.

Thank you, Martin, for always being there for our community! ❤️🇲🇽

📅 October 17 | La Catrina Fest
📍 Village of Bolingbrook Town Center – Performing Arts Center
🎟️ FREE ENTRY • FREE PARKING

• ¡Conoce a nuestro maestro de ceremonias: Martin Martinez!
¡Nos complace dar la bienvenida a Martin Martinez como maestro de ceremonias de La Catrina Fest 2026!

Con años de experiencia como promotor, defensor de la comunidad y participante en eventos culturales latinos, Martin ha dedicado su tiempo y talento a celebrar nuestra cultura, promover las tradiciones mexicanas y crear oportunidades para los demás.

También es el creador de "Oh My Corchos", una plataforma donde realiza entrevistas y ayuda a dar visibilidad a talentos emergentes, especialmente a jóvenes artistas y cantantes que inician sus carreras.

Martin ha sido un gran apoyo para Casa Aguascalientes Chicago; ha colaborado con nosotros durante años en El Grito Bolingbrook y ahora continúa brindando su apoyo en La Catrina Fest.

Su disposición para participar, promover a nuestra comunidad, impulsar nuevos talentos y apoyar eventos culturales lo convierte en una parte verdaderamente valiosa de nuestra labor.
¡Gracias, Martin, por estar siempre presente para nuestra comunidad! ❤️

10/06/2026

💀🌼 THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS 🌼💀

La Catrina Fest is more than an event — it is a celebration of Mexican culture, traditions, art, music, and community. 🕯️

None of this would be possible without the incredible businesses, organizations, community partners, and individuals who believe in our vision and support our work.

Your support helps us create a community celebration where families can come together, experience our traditions, discover local artists and performers, and proudly celebrate the beauty of our Mexican heritage.

From all of us at Casa Aguascalientes Chicago, thank you for believing in our mission and for helping us bring La Catrina Fest 2026 to life. ❤️

✨ ¡Gracias por apoyar nuestra cultura y nuestra comunidad!

📅 October 17, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 The Village of Bolingbrook Town Center – Performing Arts Center
375 W. Briarcliff Rd., Bolingbrook, IL

🎟️ FREE ENTRY • FREE PARKING

La Catrina Fest 2026
Presented by Casa Aguascalientes Chicago 🕯️🌼

10/03/2026

💀📣 LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP AS A CRAFT VENDOR AT La Catrina Fest 2026 📣💀

To sign up, email [email protected]

10/03/2026

💀🌸 LA CATRINA FEST 2026 🌸💀
Presented by Casa Aguascalientes Chicago 🕯️

A celebration of Mexican culture, art, music, community & tradition is coming to Bolingbrook! ✨

✨ Spectacular 12-ft La Catrina Sculpture by artist Jose Luis Martinez Pasillas
🎨 Catrinas Runway featuring body art & hand-painted dresses by José Art
🎤 Live singers & special performances
🎺 Mariachi & Mexican music
💃 Ballet Folklórico
🎸 Live Rock Band
🎶 Special tribute to Juan Gabriel
🖼️ Best Altar de Mu***os Contest
💀 Best Catrina & Best Catrín Contests — winners chosen by the public
🎨 FREE Kids Catrina Canvas Painting with artist Zor Zapata
🌸 Catrina face painting
🛍️ Artisan, craft & community vendors
🌮 Delicious food
🎁 Special prizes & surprises!

📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Village of Bolingbrook Town Center – Performing Arts Center
375 W. Briarcliff Rd., Bolingbrook, IL

🎟️ FREE ENTRY • FREE PARKING

Come celebrate Día de Mu***os and experience a day filled with the colors, sounds, art and traditions of México. 🇲🇽🌼💀

Casa Aguascalientes Chicago proudly brings our culture and traditions to our community. ❤️

🇲🇽 From Aguascalientes to the World — A Tribute to Mexico

10/03/2026

Today we’re sharing our official poster at FIESTA MARKET one of the largest Mexican stores in our community — and we’re especially proud to have them as one of our major sponsors of La Catrina Fest 2026🤝✨

Thank you for believing in our vision and helping us celebrate and preserve our Mexican culture, traditions, art, music, and community. 🇲🇽❤️

📍 La Catrina Fest
🗓 October 17, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Village of Bolingbrook Town Center – Performing Arts Center
375 W. Briarcliff Rd., Bolingbrook, IL

✨ FREE ENTRY • FREE PARKING

Our community is getting ready… La Catrina Fest is almost here! 💀🌺🇲🇽

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10/03/2026

💀🌼 THE OFFICIAL PROGRAM IS HERE! 🌼💀

We are excited to officially share the La Catrina Fest 2026 Program! 🕯️✨

Join us Saturday, October 17 for an unforgettable celebration of Mexican culture, art, music and tradition!

From 1 PM–9 PM, enjoy a full day featuring Mariachi with Claudia Galaviz, Ian Valentin’s Tribute to Juan Gabriel, Linda Alely, Ballet Folklorico Infinity, Zeus Rock Band, Herradero Show, and much more!

🎨 FREE Kids Catrina Canvas with artist Zor Zapata
🎧 DJ Wish
💀 Catrín & Catrina Face Painting
🏆 Attendee Contests: Altar de Mu***os, Best Catrín & Best Catrina — with surprise prizes!
👗 Catrinas Runway featuring hand-painted dresses & makeup artistry by Jose Art
🎶 Live music & cultural performances
🛍️ Artisans & community booths
🌮 Food & drinks
🇲🇽 Special participation from our Guest States: Zacatecas, Guanajuato & Veracruz

And don’t miss the opportunity to experience the incredible 12-foot La Catrina sculpture by artist Jose Luis Martinez Pasillas!

📍 The Village of Bolingbrook Town Center
Performing Arts Center
375 W. Briarcliff Rd., Bolingbrook, IL
📅 October 17 | 1 PM–9 PM
🎟️ FREE ENTRY • FREE PARKING

Want to participate in one of our attendee contests? Register at [email protected].

✨ Bring your family, wear your best Catrín or Catrina attire, and come celebrate the beauty and traditions of México with us!

La Catrina Fest — where art, culture, music and tradition come together. 🕯️💀🌼

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10/02/2026

🎤✨ MEET LINDA ALELY! ✨🎤

We’re excited to welcome Linda Alely to La Catrina Fest 2026! 💀🌺🇲🇽

Born and raised in Little Village, Linda is a local artist whose love for music began at just two years old, singing alongside her father as he played guitar. Today, she proudly shares that passion through her music, her family, and her community.

Inspired by artists such as Selena, Jenni Rivera, Beatriz Adriana, and Linda Ronstadt, Linda brings emotion, culture, and heartfelt storytelling to every performance. 🎶❤️

Join us at La Catrina Fest and enjoy a special performance by Linda Alely as we celebrate Mexican culture, music, art, and community!

📅 October 17, 2026
📍 The Village of Bolingbrook Town Center – Performing Arts Center
375 W. Briarcliff Rd., Bolingbrook, IL
🎟️ FREE ENTRY • FREE PARKING

🌺 La Catrina Fest — where culture comes alive!

10/01/2026

💀🌼 This Friday, we’re releasing the complete schedule for La Catrina Fest 2026 — including contests, activities, performances, special presentations and much more! 🇲🇽✨

🏆 ATTENDEE CONTESTS • PUBLIC VOTING • SPECIAL PRIZES!

These contests are for YOU — our attendees! Come be part of the celebration and compete for:

💐 Best Altar de Mu***os
💀 Best Catrina
🎩 Best Catrín

And here’s the fun part: the winners will be chosen by the PUBLIC that same day! 👏🗳️

Our guests will have the opportunity to vote for their favorites, and the winners will be announced during La Catrina Fest and receive special prizes! 🎁🏆

✨ There’s still time to register!
Want to participate in the Best Altar de Mu***os, Catrina or Catrín Contest?

📧 Email [email protected]
Please include your full name, phone number, and the contest you would like to enter.

💃🏻💀 CATRINAS RUNWAY
The full program will also reveal the schedule for our Catrinas Runway models, featuring incredible body painting by José Art — where art, fashion and the iconic image of La Catrina come together.

🎨 KIDS CATRINA CANVAS — FREE!
Children can enjoy a special FREE Catrina canvas painting activity with artist Zor Zapata. Materials provided!

💀🖌️ CATRINA FACE PAINTING
Want to become a Catrina for the day? We’ll also share the schedule for attendees who would like Catrina face painting by artist Zor Zapata, available for an additional charge.

🎶 AND OF COURSE… THE MUSIC!
Get ready for the complete performance schedule featuring singers, mariachi, rock band, Mexican banda and more! 🎤🎸🎺🥁

🌺 Contests • Art • Music • Culture • Tradition • Family Fun • Surprises

And there’s still more to come!

⏳ 2 DAYS TO GO!
📣 Stay tuned THIS FRIDAY for the FULL PROGRAM!

💀🌺 LA CATRINA FEST 2026 🌺💀
📅 October 17 | 1:00–9:00 PM
📍 The Village of Bolingbrook Town Center
Performing Arts Center
375 W. Briarcliff Rd., Bolingbrook, IL

✨ FREE ENTRY • FREE PARKING ✨

🇲🇽 Come our culture, our traditions and the beautiful spirit of La Catrina!

09/30/2026

La Catrina Fest 2026 is proud to welcome JOSE ART, a Mexican-born visual artist whose creativity brings the beauty, tradition, and symbolism of La Catrina to life.

Originally from Mexico City and with a background in graphic design, José developed a passion for airbrush art, body painting, and Catrina artistry, using his talent to celebrate Mexican culture 🇲🇽💀🌹

For this year’s Catrinas Runway, José Art will bring his artistry to the stage in a very special way. He will create the body painting for our Catrina runway models, transforming them into living works of art.

✨ The runway will also feature select dresses individually hand-painted by José Art, bringing together fashion, painting, and Catrina artistry in one unforgettable presentation.

🌹 CATRINAS RUNWAY 🌹
Featuring body painting & hand-painted dresses by José Art

📅 October 17
⏰ 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM Catrinas Runway
📍 The Village of Bolingbrook Town Center
Performing Arts Center
375 W. Briarcliff Rd., Bolingbrook, IL

🎟️ FREE ENTRY • FREE PARKING

Come experience a runway where art, fashion, Mexican culture, and tradition come to life. 🇲🇽✨

LA CATRINA FEST
Celebrating the art and beauty behind an iconic Mexican tradition.

09/29/2026

💃🌼 BALLET FOLKLÓRICO INFINITY at La Catrina Fest 2026 🌼💃

For years, Ballet Folklórico Infinity, under the direction of Dawn Folker, has proudly shared the beauty and richness of Mexican culture throughout our community.

Through every performance, they bring people together—not only through dance, but by teaching and sharing the traditions, stories, and meaning behind each dance. 🇲🇽❤️

This year, Ballet Folklórico Infinity is preparing a special performance inspired by La Catrina Fest, celebrating one of Mexico’s most beautiful and meaningful traditions through music, movement, and culture. 💀🌼✨

Come experience this special presentation!

📅 October 17
⏰ 5:30–6:00 PM
📍 Village of Bolingbrook Town Center
Performing Arts Center
375 W. Briarcliff Rd.
Bolingbrook, IL

✨ FREE ENTRY • FREE PARKING ✨

Join us as we celebrate our traditions, our culture, and the beautiful art of Mexican folklórico dance at La Catrina Fest. 🇲🇽💃🌼

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