Fiesta Mexicana

If you haven’t seen the dancing horses at Fiesta Mexicana in the past, put it on your list for things to see at the Spring Fair in Puyallup (April 15-18) this year. Over the past few years it has become so popular that the event has moved this year to the Contest Arena (south of the Blue Gate entrance). Each of the several performances a day will continue to draw crowds to see horsemen and their talented horses dancing.

Each of the skilled riders and their horses are nationally known. Again this year, they are from Rancho Alegre, Rancho Garnica, and 3 Diamantes y Tres Amigos. The exquisite décor placed on the horses, and their agility as they perform is guaranteed to be a show stopper. Entertainment doesn’t stop there. The horses dance to the music of Banda Vagos Thursday – Saturday, and Mariachi Ayutla on Sunday.

Dora the Explorer will be meeting and greeting young children at Fiesta Mexicana. This celebrity character will shake hands and pose with kids for cherished pictures they will keep a long time. Children will also have the chance to make masks in the Kids Craft area from 1:00 – 7:00 pm both Saturday and Sunday.

Authentic Mexican food will be prepared by Club Jalisco, with proceeds helping those in need in Jalisco, Mexico. Enjoy the very best from our friends to the South, thanks, too to LaGranD (99.3 FM) and KeBuena (1210 AM).

Here are the schedules:

Dora the Explorer appearances:
Thursday: 2 – 8 p.m.
Friday / Saturday / Sunday: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Dancing Horses and cultural dancers/bands:
Thursday: 4:00, 5:30, 7:00 p.m.
Friday: 1:00, 2:30, 4:00, 5:30, 7:00 pm
Saturday / Sunday: 1:00, 2:30, 4:00, 5:30, 7:00 p.m.

Cultural entertainers only:
Saturday / Sunday: 5:00 and 6:30 p.m.