A mariachi band performs in front of a city skyline with a fountain, under the "Midwest Mariachi Festival KC" logo.

Creative City Kc Inc

LXCL:Enjoy the full program with access to the evening concert and workshops during the day.

General Admission for Youth (17 yrs and younger)

LXCL:Disfrute del programa completo con acceso al concierto a las 7 p. m.

Ingreso general para jóvenes (17 años y menos)

LXCL:Enjoy the full program with access to the evening concert, and mariachi workshops during the day.

General Adimission - Adults (18 yrs +)

Admisión General - Adultos (18 años +)

LXCL:Su nombre o logotipo en materiales promocionales y oficiales del festival. Asiento reservado para el concierto nocturno. Una entrada para el concierto nocturno.

Nivel de patrocinio I

LXCL:Name or logo in promoitonal materials, and official festival materials. Reserved seating for evening concert. One ticket for the evening concert.

Sponsorship Tier I

LXCL:Name or logo in promoitonal materials, and official festival materials. Reserved seating for evening concert. Two tickets for the evening concert.

Sponsorship Tier II

LXCL:Nombre o logotipo en materiales promocionales y oficiales del festival. Asiento reservado para el concierto nocturno. Dos entradas para el concierto nocturno.

Nivel de Patrocinio II

LXCL:Name or logo in promoitonal materials, and official festival materials. Reserved seating for evening concert. Four tickets for the evening concert.

Sponsorship Tier III

LXCL:<pre>Nombre o logotipo en materiales promocionales y oficiales del festival. Asientos reservados para el concierto nocturno. Cuatro entradas para el concierto nocturno.</pre>

Nivel de patrocinio III

LXCL:Name or logo in promoitonal materials, and official festival materials. Reserved seating for evening concert. Six tickets for the evening concert.

Sponsorship Tier IV

LXCL:Nombre o logo en materiales promocionales y materiales oficiales del festival. Asientos reservados para el concierto de la noche. Seis entradas para el concierto de la noche.

Nivel de patrocinio IV

LXCL:Name or logo in promoitonal materials, and official festival materials. Reserved seating for evening concert. Ten tickets for the evening concert. Sponsorship will be announced from the stage during the concert. Priority reserved seating for sponsor and guests.

Sponsorship Tier V

LXCL:Nombre o logo en materiales promocionales y materiales oficiales del festival. Asientos reservados para el concierto de la noche. Diez entradas para el concierto de la noche. El patrocinio se anunciará desde el escenario durante el concierto. Asientos reservados prioritarios para el patrocinador y los invitados.

Nivel de patrocinio V

El Comit&eacute; de Guadalajara de la Asociaci&oacute;n de Ciudades Hermanas de Kansas City (SCAKC) se est&aacute; asociando con el Conservatorio de UMKC, el Consulado de M&eacute;xico en Kansas City y Creative City KC/UNESCO City of Music para presentar el Festival de Mariachi del Medio Oeste el s&aacute;bado 26 de septiembre de 2026. El evento incluir&aacute; talleres de m&uacute;sica durante el d&iacute;a para estudiantes y un concierto por la noche en el Centro de Artes Esc&eacute;nicas James Olson en el campus de UMKC. Este evento emblem&aacute;tico se llevar&aacute; a cabo en el White Recital Hall del Centro de Artes Esc&eacute;nicas James Olson en el campus Volker de UMKC, celebrando las ricas tradiciones musicales mientras se construyen caminos educativos para los estudiantes m&uacute;sicos de toda la regi&oacute;n, conectando Kansas City y Guadalajara, &iexcl;ambas ciudades miembros de la Red de Ciudades Creativas de la UNESCO!

Hola <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 196); overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; margin: 0px; padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; box-sizing: inherit;">Nombre, Gracias por registrarte en nuestro evento y apoyar nuestra causa. Tu registro ayuda enormemente a nuestra misi&oacute;n. 🚀 &iexcl;Si deseas contribuir m&aacute;s, cont&aacute;ctanos para convertirte en voluntario, o habla con tus amigos sobre nuestra causa! CCKCinccreativecitykc@gmail.com

El Comité de Guadalajara de la Asociación de Ciudades Hermanas de Kansas City (SCAKC) se está asociando con el Conservatorio de UMKC, el Consulado de México en Kansas City y Creative City KC/UNESCO City of Music para presentar el Festival de Mariachi del Medio Oeste el sábado 26 de septiembre de 2026. El evento incluirá talleres de música durante el día para estudiantes y un concierto por la noche en el Centro de Artes Escénicas James Olson en el campus de UMKC. Este evento emblemático se llevará a cabo en el White Recital Hall del Centro de Artes Escénicas James Olson en el campus Volker de UMKC, celebrando las ricas tradiciones musicales mientras se construyen caminos educativos para los estudiantes músicos de toda la región, conectando Kansas City y Guadalajara, ¡ambas ciudades miembros de la Red de Ciudades Creativas de la UNESCO!

Festival de Mariachi del Medio Oeste

Check made out to Creative City KC, Inc.
Please deliver your check by hand to: 
Dr. Gene Chavez
Betsy Chung
Eric Gonzalez
Jacob Wagner


Join us for the inaugural Midwest Mariachi Festival in Kansas City - Saturday September 26, 2026! Event Location: James Olson Performing Arts Center, UMKC FREE PARKING: 5009 Oak Street - Parking Garage - levels 5 and 6 We&#39;re proud to celebrate this musical event dedicated to mariachi, a Mexican cultural tradition recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity since 2011. The <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.kcsistercities.org/guadalajara-2/" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Guadalajara Committee</a> of the Sister Cities Association of Kansas City joins with the UMKC Conservatory, the <a fr-original-style="" href="https://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/kansascity/" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Consulate of Mexico</a>, and <a fr-original-style="" href="https://kccreativecity.com/" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Creative City KC</a> - UNESCO City of Music, to extend an invitation and warm welcome to you! During the day, students will learn from local and international music maestros - at night, we&#39;ll enjoy outstanding mariachis, including the acclaimed Jose Longoria of the University of Houston in Texas! Thank you for joining us for this historic occasion. &iexcl;Que viva el Mariachi! &nbsp;Additional Information about our Partners Consulate of Mexico in Kansas City <a fr-original-style="" href="https://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/kansascity/" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/kansascity/</a> Sister Cities of Kansas City <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.kcsistercities.org/guadalajara-2/" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://www.kcsistercities.org/guadalajara-2/</a> UMKC Conservatory: <a fr-original-style="" href="https://conservatory.umkc.edu/areas-of-study/" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://conservatory.umkc.edu/areas-of-study/</a> UNESCO in Kansas City = Creative City KC: <a fr-original-style="" href="https://kccreativecity.com/" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://kccreativecity.com/</a> UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage:<a fr-original-style="" href="https://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/mariachi-string-music-song-and-trumpet-00575" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/mariachi-string-music-song-and-trumpet-00575</a>&nbsp; ABOUT the Midwest Mariachi FestivalSaturday September 26, 2026 The event will include music workshops during the day for students from 10 am to 4 pm - and a concert in the evening, starting at 7pm at the James Olson Performing Arts Center on the UMKC Campus. Hosted in the White Recital Hall of the James Olson Performing Arts Center (4949 Cherry St.) on the UMKC Volker Campus, this inaugural event will celebrate the rich musical tradition of Mariachi while building educational pathways for student musicians throughout the region.&nbsp; This event will strengthen connections between Kansas City, Missouri and our Sister City Guadalajara, Mexico - both member city of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network! Tickets are required for the concert.

Hi <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 196); overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; margin: 0px; padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, Thank you for your purchase of a ticket or sponsorship of the inaugural Midwest Mariachi Festival. Your support promotes the preservation of the intangible cultural heritage of Mariachi music in Kansas City and the Midwest. Your support helps to promote a whole new generation of musicians and audiences in Kansas City. If you would like to contribute further, please contact Dr. Gene Chavez to volunteer, help us spread the word on social media, and invite others to attend! Nos vemos pronto! Dr. Gene Chavez, ChairCo-Founder, Midwest Mariachi Festival&nbsp;<a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:gtchavez45@gmail.com" id="isPasted" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">gtchavez45@gmail.com</a> Betsy ChungCo-Founder, Midwest Mariachi Festival&nbsp;Guadalajara Sister City Committee<a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:betsychung@yahoo.com" id="isPasted" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">betsychung@yahoo.com</a> Jacob A. WagnerCo-Founder, Creative City KCUNESCO City of Music<a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:creativecitykc@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">creativecitykc@gmail.com</a>

Join us for the inaugural Midwest Mariachi Festival in Kansas City - Saturday September 26, 2026! Event Location: James Olson Performing Arts Center, UMKC FREE PARKING: 5009 Oak Street - Parking Garage - levels 5 and 6 We're proud to celebrate this musical event dedicated to mariachi, a Mexican cultural tradition recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity since 2011. The <a href="https://www.kcsistercities.org/guadalajara-2/" target="_blank">Guadalajara Committee</a> of the Sister Cities Association of Kansas City joins with the UMKC Conservatory, the <a href="https://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/kansascity/" target="_blank">Consulate of Mexico</a>, and <a href="https://kccreativecity.com/" target="_blank">Creative City KC</a> - UNESCO City of Music, to extend an invitation and warm welcome to you! During the day, students will learn from local and international music maestros - at night, we'll enjoy outstanding mariachis, including the acclaimed Jose Longoria of the University of Houston in Texas! Thank you for joining us for this historic occasion. ¡Que viva el Mariachi!  Additional Information about our Partners Consulate of Mexico in Kansas City <a href="https://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/kansascity/" target="_blank">https://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/kansascity/</a> Sister Cities of Kansas City <a href="https://www.kcsistercities.org/guadalajara-2/" target="_blank">https://www.kcsistercities.org/guadalajara-2/</a> UMKC Conservatory: <a href="https://conservatory.umkc.edu/areas-of-study/" target="_blank">https://conservatory.umkc.edu/areas-of-study/</a> UNESCO in Kansas City = Creative City KC: <a href="https://kccreativecity.com/" target="_blank">https://kccreativecity.com/</a> UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage:<a href="https://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/mariachi-string-music-song-and-trumpet-00575" target="_blank">https://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/mariachi-string-music-song-and-trumpet-00575</a>  ABOUT the Midwest Mariachi FestivalSaturday September 26, 2026 The event will include music workshops during the day for students from 10 am to 4 pm - and a concert in the evening, starting at 7pm at the James Olson Performing Arts Center on the UMKC Campus. Hosted in the White Recital Hall of the James Olson Performing Arts Center (4949 Cherry St.) on the UMKC Volker Campus, this inaugural event will celebrate the rich musical tradition of Mariachi while building educational pathways for student musicians throughout the region.  This event will strengthen connections between Kansas City, Missouri and our Sister City Guadalajara, Mexico - both member city of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network! Tickets are required for the concert.

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Creative City Kc Inc

Inaugural Midwest Mariachi Festival

4949 Cherry St

General Admission for Youth (17 yrs and younger)

$10

General Adimission - Adults (18 yrs +)

$30

Sponsorship Tier I

$250

Sponsorship Tier II

$500

Sponsorship Tier III

$1,000

Sponsorship Tier IV

$2,000

Sponsorship Tier V

$5,000

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