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Spirits of Mexico Festival – East Valley Edition 2026
Spirits of Mexico Festival – East Valley Edition: Celebrating Sonora
FREE GENERAL ADMISSION + FREE PARKING
Registration required
Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 4–10 PM
Dr. A.J. Chandler Park | Downtown Chandler
The Spirits of Mexico Festival is coming to Downtown Chandler!
Each edition takes guests on a journey through a different Mexican state, celebrating its food, spirits, music, art, traditions, and people. This year, we celebrate SONORA!
What You’ll Find at the Festival:
Sonoran Food and Open-Fire Cooking — experience the bold flavors and grilling traditions of northern Mexico.
Live Music — featuring Acertijo Norteño
Ballet Folklórico and Cultural Performances throughout the evening.
Indigenous Art and Traditions representing communities from Arizona and Sonora, including Hopi, Yaqui, Seri, and Tohono O’odham.
Cultural Workshops and Live Demonstrations — including the traditional Sonoran Tortilla Grande / Tortilla de Agua.
Curated Night Market — discover artisans, makers, local businesses, food, and cultural products.
Small-Batch Mexican Spirits and Arizona Wines for guests 21+.
VIP Culinary Experience Available — enjoy a multi-course menu inspired by regional Sonoran cuisine, prepared by Chef José Worley from Ciudad Obregón, Sonora.
Guided Tasting Experience — explore small-batch Mexican spirits with Passport Destilados alongside Arizona wines curated by Spin the Bottle, a Chandler wine boutique.
Come experience Sonora in the heart of Downtown Chandler through food, music, art, spirits, and traditions while celebrating the cultural connections between Arizona and Mexico.
Free admission. Free parking. One night to experience Sonora in Downtown Chandler.
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