Latin American Festival

Leave your passport at home and forget about flying, you don't need to venture further south than Old Town, San Diego to find authentic Latin folk art and Mexican pottery. The 11th annual Latin American Festival and Mata Ortiz Pottery Market being held August 6 - 8 at the Bazaar del Mundo Shops in Old Town San Diego serves up one of the most extensive collections of genuine folk art, traditional clothing and textiles, colorful collectibles and dazzling jewelry. Festival-goers can take in an amazing array of live demonstrations, enjoy nonstop entertainment and feast on mouth-watering Mexican cuisine at the weekend event that runs 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.The Bazaar del Mundo parking lot -at the entrance to Old Town on the corner of Juan and Taylor Streets- will be transformed into a colorful, lively marketplace overflowing with artisans from all over Latin America.This event showcases the largest collection of authentic Mata Ortiz pottery, a centuries-old art form renowned for its intricate process and hand-painted geometric and ancestral symbols.Other Latin American folk artists will showcase their talents and techniques, including such handcrafted intricacies such as San Antonino embroidery, Oaxacan wooden animal carving, Guatemalan weaving, various colorful and symbolic wall art and sculptures and Huichol artists using glass beads to create elaborate jewelry.Visitors can also take advantage of the delicious authentic Mexican foods and beverages from Casa Guadalajara Restaurant, including a Carne Asada Taco Barbeque and traditional fruit drinks.Inside the colorful storefronts, shelves will be brimming with gifts and goods imported from Mexico and Latin America, as well as several books on travel, culture, architecture, arts and crafts, and food.

Admission: FREE

Location:
Bazaar Del Mundo Shops,
4133 Taylor St.,
San Diego, CA
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Friday, August 6 - 10 PM - 8 PM

For more information, Please call:(619) 296-3161 or visit:www.bazaardelmundo.com