Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces would like to thank all our sponsors who helped make the 11th annual “Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada — Mariachi and Folklórico Festival” such a success on Aug. 1, 2026.
Without your help we would not be able to present such a festive free event that has become such a beloved celebration of local culture and history. More than 400 people attended the Tardeada during the day, enjoying wonderful dance performances by Ballet Folklorico de Colores de Flagstaff, Mariachi Rubor and New Destiny, a gathering of classic cars, a celebration of local veterans, arts & crafts booths and wonderful Mexican food that nourished both the body and the soul of our attendees.
And all this would not had been possible without your generous support.
Free event draws large crowd who enjoyed a variety of musical entertainment, food, raffles, a variety of arts & crafts booths, a classic car show and a celebration of local veterans
FLAGSTAFF — Typical Flagstaff Summer weather — bright and hot sunshine mixed with sudden downpours of Monsoon rains — failed to deter a large crowd of local residents and visitors from attending the 11th annual “Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada — Mariachi and Folklórico Festival” presented on Aug. 1, 2026 by Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces.
The annual event, designed to celebrate and recognize Flagstaff’s Hispanic roots, drew over 400 people to Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary.
The entertainment event kicked off with the music of Ruben Hernandez, followed by a dance performance by Ballet Folklorico de Colores — Flagstaff (video clip), the return of the all-female Mariachi Rubor. The ever-popular New Destiny closed out the event with a spirited performance that had the crowd dancing until dusk.
What is a Tardeada? It’s a vibrant afternoon festival and social dance celebrating Flagstaff’s Hispanic culture and community history.
The festival’s goal is to celebrate the legacy of Flagstaff’s Hispanic culture through entertainment, music, dance, art, food and exhibits.
Besides entertainment, the free event also featured the popular recognition of all veterans by members of Flagstaff Raíces, which included a group photo, along with the unveiling of two more banners recognizing living veterans and those who have passed on.
The event also included a car show by local residents, a variety of arts, crafts and food vendors, a raffle, a back-to-school giveaway, with Mexican and regular barbeque food sold as a fundraiser for the Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces’ Cultural Heritage Fund.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church is a significant historic site because it was the pride and centerpiece of the Hispanic community when it was built in the late 1920s by Flagstaff Hispanic pioneer families, who had strong bonds to the church.
The Tardeada concluded with a Mariachi Mass held Sunday, Aug. 2 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who attended our 10th annual Summertime Tardeada on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025 and made it a great success.
Also, thank you to this special community who helped break down tents, move tables and chairs at the end of this event.
Finally, a thank you to Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces member Armando Gonzalez for organizing our presentation honoring all our veterans. Very much appreciated.
— From the board members and supporters of Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces
Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces member and U.S. Army veteran Armando Gonzales leads assembled veterans in a salute during the playing of taps by a member of Mariachi Rubor. Photo by Patricia Garcia.
Classic car owners brought their rides to the 10th annual Tardeada.
FLAGSTAFF — A record-breaking crowd of more than 450 took part in the 10th annual “Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada — Mariachi and Folklórico Festival” held on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.
The free event, which celebrates Flagstaff’s Hispanic culture and community history, was headlined with the return of popular all-female Mariachi Rubor, with other entertainment including opening music by Cumbre, the ever energetic Ballet Folkloroco de Colores — Flagstaff and closing dance music by New Destiny.
In between the entertainment, the event included the traditional all veterans group photo, the Dale E. Crick Purple Heart Chapter No.793 truck display, new additions to the Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces Hispanic veterans banner display; a car show, arts & crafts booths, raffles and of course tasty Mexican and other food.
New this year were family games including the chancla/slipper toss for gift cards, and the Flagstaff Police Dept.’s booth and display where young people had the chance to learn about the workings of a police cruiser.
Premier Sponsors this year include the Coconino County Board of Supervisors (including District 1 Supervisor Patrice Horstman and District 2 Supervisor Jeronimo Vasquez), the Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC), Flagstaff Findlay Toyota, Lozano’s Flagstaff Mortuary, Mike and Rhonda’s The Place, San Francisco de Asis Catholic Church, with a variety of supporting sponsors listed below. Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces members thanked all the sponsors for making this annual event possible.
Fund raised during the event go to the Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces’ Cultural Heritage Fund.
The weekend festivities concluded with a Mariachi Mass held on Sunday, Aug. 10 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.
FLAGSTAFF — To celebrate and recognize Flagstaff’s Hispanic roots, Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces invites the public to attend its 10th annual “Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada — Mariachi and Folklórico Festival” from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 224 S. Kendrick St., Flagstaff.
The event is FREE, open to the public and has drawn upwards of 400 visitors in past years. Sponsorships are available and most appreciated.
Entertainment for this year includes the opening music of Cumbre, followed by a dance performance by Ballet Folklorico de Colores — Flagstaff, the return of the popular all-female Mariachi Rubor, with closing dance music by New Destiny.
What is a Tardeada? It’s a vibrant afternoon festival and social dance celebrating Flagstaff’s Hispanic culture and community history.
The festival’s goal is to celebrate the legacy of Flagstaff’s Hispanic culture through entertainment, music, dance, art, food and exhibits.
All veterans are encouraged to attend so they can participate in the traditional group photo.
A raffle. Mexican and regular barbeque food will be sold as a fundraiser for the Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces’ Cultural Heritage Fund.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church is a significant historic site because it was the pride and centerpiece of the Hispanic community when it was built in the late 1920s by Flagstaff Hispanic pioneer families, who had strong bonds to the church.
So for locals and visitors, escape triple-digit temperatures in the rest of the state, bring your lawn chairs and canopies and enjoy the cooler mountain breezes of Northern Arizona.
As part of the weekend celebration, a Mariachi Mass will be held Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who attended our annual Summertime Tardeada on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024 and made it a great success.
A special thanks to our supporters and sponsors who made this annual community event possible: Premier Sponsors Coconino County Board of Supervisors District 2 Jeronimo Vasquez, the Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) and San Francisco de Asis Catholic Parish, along with sponsors AmigosNAZ, Barbara Arnold, Beaver Street Brewery, Dale Crick Purple Heart Chapter No. 793, Doherty Distribution — Mission Tortillas, Daniel Duran Family, Flagstaff Christian Fellowship, Flagstaff Findlay Toyota, Guadalupanas, La Fonda Restaurant, Lozano Mortuary, Mama B’s, Mike and Ronda’s The Place, Nackard Pepsi, Nestlé Purina, Norvel Owens Mortuary, Papa Ray’s Heating and Cooling and Walmart — Flagstaff East & West.
Also, thank you to this special community who helped break down tents, move tables and chairs at the end of this event.
Finally, a thank you to Armando Gonzalez for participating in our presentation honoring all our veterans. Very much appreciated.
— From the board members and supporters of Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces
FLAGSTAFF — Threatening skies didn’t keep the crowd away when Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces celebrated its 9th annual “Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada — Mariachi and Folklórico Festival” on Aug. 10 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.
Nearly 400 visitors had the opportunity to enjoy the celebration with performances by the all-female Mariachi Rubor Femenil from Phoenix, Ballet Folklorico de Colores – Flagstaff, with dance music by Soul Persuasion from Phoenix.
Mariachi Rubor Femenil will be performing again in Flagstaff during the upcoming Celebraciones de la Gente Oct. 26, 27 at the Museum of Northern Arizona.
The Tardeada concluded promptly at 7 p.m. with a nearby lighting strike at the end of the Soul Persuasion performance. The Tardeada also included the annual Veterans recognition, games for adults and children, food and the return a classic car show.
This year’s Premier Sponsors were the Cococnino County Board of Supervisors, the Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC). and San Francisco de Asis Catholic Church, with the support of a number of community groups.
Mariachi de Nuevo Mexico, Soul Persuasion and Ballet Folklorico de Colores— Flagstaff to headline FREE event. Veterans are encouraged to attend so they can participate in the traditional group photo
FLAGSTAFF — To celebrate and recognize Flagstaff’s Hispanic roots, Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces invites the public to attend its 8th annual “Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada — Mariachi and Folklórico Festival” from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 224 S. Kendrick St., Flagstaff.
What is a Tardeada? It’s a vibrant afternoon festival and social dance celebrating Flagstaff’s Hispanic culture and community history.
The festival’s goal is to celebrate the legacy of Flagstaff’s Hispanic culture through entertainment, music, dance, art, food and exhibits. All veterans are encouraged to to attend so they can participate in the traditional group photo.
The entertainment stage will feature Mariachi de Nuevo Mexico from Phoenix, Ballet Folklorico de Colores – Flagstaff and dance music to conclude the celebration from Soul Persuasion from Phoenix.
A raffle. Mexican and regular barbeque food will be sold as a fundraiser for the Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces’ Cultural Heritage Fund.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church is a significant historic site because it was the pride and centerpiece of the Hispanic community when it was built in the late 1920s by Flagstaff Hispanic pioneer families, who had strong bonds to the church.
So for locals and visitors, escape triple-digit temperatures in the rest of the state, bring your lawn chairs and canopies and enjoy the cooler mountain breezes of Northern Arizona.
A Mariachi Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.
Veterans honored for their service by visitors who also enjoyed a mild Summer day featuring mariachi music, folklorico performance, dancing, Mexican food and more.
FLAGSTAFF —Flagstaff Nuestras Raíceshonored the region’s Hispanic roots by celebrating the seventh annual “Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada — Mariachi and Folklorico Festival” on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church south of downtown Flagstaff
The free event drew more than 250 people with the entertainment stage featuring El Mariachi Tapatio de Tucson, dance music by La Banda Las Catrinas from Tucson, Ballet Folklorico de Colores de Flagstaff.
The highlight of the event included the presentation of certificates honoring the service of all veterans who attended the celebration.
What is a Tardeada? It’s a vibrant afternoon festival and social dance celebrating Flagstaff’s Hispanic culture and community history. The Coconino County Board of Supervisors was the premier sponsor, supported by the Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC).
During the event, Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces thanked all sponsors, individuals and organizations that contributed to the successful event (see full list below).
Following the Tardeada, a Mass, with a musical performance, was held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church on Sunday, Aug. 21, followed by a menudo/posole breakfast.
The church is a significant historic site because it was the pride and centerpiece of the Hispanic community when it was built in the late 1920s by Flagstaff Hispanic pioneer families, who had strong bonds to the church.
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