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There will be no Battle of the Mariachis in 2023

Mission San Juan Capistrano, with the generous support of the Thomas J. Tracy Family Foundation, is proud to present the annual Battle of the Mariachis Festival. This exciting day features live musical performances by mariachi groups from across Southern California and beyond as they compete on stage for cash prizes before a panel of distinguished judges. 

2022 Winners Announced!

Elementary/Middle School Division
1st Mariachi Los Pumas
2nd Mariachi Los Gavilanes
3rd     Mariachi Alas Doradas

Shining Star – Julian Arellano with Mariachi Alas Doradas

Youth Division
1st Mariachi Encendido
2nd    Mariachi Joya
3rd     Mariachi Amancer

Shining Star – Jessica Halili with Mariachi Joya

People’s Choice Award
Mariachi Cristal

Open Division
1st. Mariachi Plata
2nd Mariachi Juvenil Herencia Michoacana

Shining Star – Yasmine Duenes with Mariachi Plata



There will be no Battle of the Mariachis in 2023.

Typical highlights of the day include:

• Ringing of the historic bells
• Singing of the National Anthem
• Live Mariachi performances
• Intermission performances
• All Group Finale
• Presentation of Awards
• Food Vendors & more!

The Mission will be closed to the general public on Saturday, May 14.


Mission Members

Mission Members receive exclusive access to discounted general admission tickets! In order to make tickets accessible to as many Members as possible, Member tickets are limited! Become a Mission Member today!

Members may purchase discounted general admission tickets according to membership level.

To purchase tickets during the Mission Member Presale, you will need your login information. Enter the last name associated with your membership followed by your 8 Digit Member ID number (shown in red below).

General Public

General admission tickets to the Battle of the Mariachis Festival include cost of admission into the event and to the Mission for the day. 

2022 Festival Admission*

Mission Members$20
Mission Member Guest (passes not valid)$20
Adults (12-59)$33
Seniors (60+)$33
Mission Member Youth (5+)$12
Youth (5+)$16
Children (3 and younger)FREE

* The following vouchers/promotions/offers are NOT valid for entry to Battle of the Mariachis: Complimentary Admission Guest Passes, Members $5 guest tickets,  CertifiKID, Gold Star, Groupon and Travel Zoo. 

Ticket Policies

TICKET SALES FINAL
Ticket sales are final. Mission San Juan Capistrano is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. It requires immense effort and administration to process ticket orders. We are unable to accommodate refunds or exchanges. Thank you for your understanding.

IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO USE YOUR TICKETS
1) Find someone you know to use and enjoy your tickets – a friend, neighbor or colleague. Sorry, we are unable to maintain a waiting list.

2) Donate your tickets to a charitable organization or fundraising event;

3) Donate your reserved table tickets back to Mission San Juan Capistrano. It will be used for fundraising purposes to support the historic Mission and you may receive a donation receipt to present to your tax preparer. Please donate your table back at least ONE week prior to the event date to allow sufficient time for proper arrangements to be made for use of the table.

EVENT CANCELLATION POLICY
Should there be conditions related to weather, rain, emergency or other conditions beyond control of Mission staff that should necessitate cancellation of the event, tickets will not be refunded. Please consider the cost of your tickets a charitable donation in support of Mission San Juan Capistrano, historic California landmark #200 and 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization #95-1904079.


Reserved Tables

Gather friends, family or colleagues and enjoy a beautiful day of live music and great food together at historic Mission San Juan Capistrano by purchasing a reserved table to the Battle of the Mariachis. Whether celebrating Mother’s Day, another special occasion or coming together to experience this unique musical event, your group is sure to share a special and memorable day together. With a reserved table, the cost of the table includes admission for each guest into the event for the day, and a guaranteed, reserved seat. Guests can purchase food at the excellent food vendors onsite or bring personal picnics. Alcohol is NOT permitted at the Battle of the Mariachis Festival. Become a Mission Member to ensure you will receive event information, on-sale notification and opportunity to purchase the day tables go on sale next year! 


Mariachi Groups

The Battle of the Mariachis is a one-of-a-kind performance opportunity for mariachi groups on a professional level stage and before a sold out audience and panel of distinguished judges.

Visit our Mariachi Groups page to get all the details such as term of participation, prizes, awards and more! Click the button below.


Participating Mariachi Groups Categories:
Performance Category I – Elementary / Middle School
Performance Category II – Youth
Performance Category III – Open (Post High School and Up)


Entertainment and Judges

Emcee

Tizoc Ceballos

With gratitude to our wonderful Emcee for being a part of past Battle of the Mariachis.

Special Guest Emcee
Tizoc Ceballos


Competing Groups

Elementary / Middle School Category

Mariachi Los Gavilanes de Monaco Middle School

Mariachi Los Pumas de K.O. Knudson Middle School

Mariachi Alas Doradas de Keller Middle School

Youth Category

Mariachi Encendido

Mariachi Internacional

Mariachi Cristal

Mariachi Joya

Mariachi Amanecer

Open Category

Mariachi Plata

Mariachi Juvelin Herencia Michoacana


Food Vendors


Sponsors

Thank you to our generous sponsors for their support of
The Battle of the Mariachis Festival 2022

Thomas J. and Erma Jean Tracy Family Foundation

Major Sponsor
www.tomtracy.org

Supporting Sponsor
www.fmb.com

Community Sponsor
www.sundriedtomatobistro.com

Community Sponsor


Underwriting and Sponsorships

Underwriting and sponsorships available for all events, for more information please contact Stephanie Montes de Oca, Events Director at (949) 234-1316 or by emailing smontesdeoca@missionsjc.com.

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Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Closed for Annual Gala on September 22, 2023.
Closed early Christmas Eve and Good Friday.
Hours subject to change

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