Taste of Jalisco - Taste of Jalisco

Jalisco Stage Schedule

Friday, January 31, 2025

5:00 PM: Doors Open
5:30 PM: Lighting of City Hall
6:00 PM: Jalisco Culinary Experience (Salsa)
7:00 PM: Retoños De México Jr.

Saturday, February 1, 2025

11:00 AM: Doors Open
12:30 PM: Amor al Folklore
2:00 PM: Retoños De México
4:00 PM: Jalisco Culinary Experience (Top-Shelf Margaritas)
5:00 PM: Mila and Friends
6:30 PM: Viva Folklórico

Sunday, February 2, 2025

11:00 AM: Doors Open
1:00 PM: Jalisco Culinary Experience (Handmade Tortillas)
2:00 PM: Retoños De México
2:45 PM: Mila and Friends
3:45 PM: Grupo Folklórico Tonantzin
4:45 PM: Bella Vista Elementary
5:45 PM: Ballet Folklórico Nueva Generación
6:30PM: Miss. Claudia Zumbo Social

Join us at the Jalisco Stage for an exciting new feature at this year’s festival—the Jalisco Culinary Experience! This interactive event gives you the chance to learn authentic recipes and techniques from local restauranteurs Jesus and Bryant Almaraz, owners of the popular Los Arcos restaurants in the valley.

Schedule:

Friday at 6 PM: Salsa Making
Saturday at 4 PM: Top-Shelf Margaritas
Sunday at 1 PM: Handmade Tortillas

Limited Seating: Open to the first 50 attendees per session. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, taste, and elevate your culinary skills!

Brought to you by:

Free Festival Friday

Cathedral City residents can enjoy free admission all day on Friday, January 31, 2025! To take advantage of this offer:

Bring a valid Cathedral City ID or a Cathedral City utility bill with your name on it, along with a picture ID.
Visit the Solutions Desk for verification.
Receive a single-use discount code to use at the ticket checkout on your phone for free entry.

🎉 Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to celebrate your community and kick off the festival for free!

Free Headline Show Tickets (Saturday & Sunday)

Be part of the excitement! On Saturday and Sunday, the first 250 Cathedral City residents in line at the amphitheater will receive free admission codes for the headline shows.

Here’s how to claim your tickets:

Enter the festival with your regular admission.
Visit the Solutions Tent located inside the festival, just outside the parking garage.
Show your Cathedral City ID or utility bill with picture ID to claim your free headline show tickets.

🎟️ Don’t wait—tickets are limited to the first 250 residents each day!

🎉 Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to celebrate your community and kick off the festival for free!

What are the dates and times for Taste of Jalisco?

Friday January 31st from 5p - 11p
Saturday February 1st from 11a - 11p
Sunday February 2nd from 11a - 8p

Where do we park?

Parking is free and is located in the city owned parking garage behind the amphitheater. The Cathedral City parking garage is located on Officer David Vasquez Rd off of Cathedral Canyon Dr.

Where do we buy tickets and how much does it cost?

Tickets to the festival are available on our website in advance for a discounted price. Tickets the day of the event are available to purchase on your phone by scanning our QR code. There are no cash sales.

How much are rides?

Discounted unlimited rides are only $25 in advance a savings of $10 or more.

Do you have Tequila to taste?

We have a Tequila tasting tent available for those 21+ age. Tasting tickets are available for 5/$20 or 10/$35

If I buy a headline show, do I get to come to the festival also?

Headline shows come with FREE entrance to the festival. Just purchase your headline tickets online and show your ticket confirmation at the gate.

Do kids get in free?

One child 10 and under are free with one paid adult.

What if I am performing, where do I go?

If you are performing, please connect with your performance leader for advance instructions. If you are a parent of a performer, please connect with your child's leader about parking and ticket information.

Does the event take cash?

The event tickets, food and beverage are all “cashless” and only take credit cards or Apple Pay. Retail vendors may take cash at their discretion.

What Items Are Prohibited at Taste of Jalisco?

Taste of Jalisco Festival Prohibited Items:

No Gang Attire
No Weapons of any sort
Outside coolers
Outside alcohol
Amplified Music Players
Pets (Excluding service animals)
Motorized / Self-propelled bikes, skate boards, hoverboards, e-bikes, scooters and vehicles
No illegal or illicit substances, drugs, or drug paraphernalia
No flammable items or liquids including aerosols and fireworks
No balloons, balls, inflatable balls, frisbees, or flying disks
No drones or unmanned aerial vehicles
No laser pens, laser pointers, or similar focused light devices
No water guns, squirt guns, spray bottles, etc.
No musical instruments, noisemakers, or air horns or amplified noise.
No confetti, streamers, or loose glitter (applied cosmetics are acceptable)
Additional items may be prohibited at the discretion of law enforcement or security officials.
Cathedral City Curfew Policy Enforced
Cathedral City Police Drones In Use