Mission San Juan Capistrano held the 11th annual Battle of the Mariachis Festival on Saturday, May 9. The most popular mariachi festival on the west coast was sold out.
Following is the list of winners from the event:
First Place Open Category ($1,500)
Mariachi Estrellas de Chula Vista, San Diego
Second Place Open Category ($1,000)
Mariachi Corazon de Acero, Corona
First Place Youth Category ($1,500)
Maraichi Juvenil Mestizo, Delano
Second Place Youth Category ($1,000)
Mariachi Corazon de Tucson, Tucson, AZ
People’s Choice Award –
Top voted Mariachi Group on Facebook
Mariachi Los Santos, Santa Ana
Spirit of San Juan Community Award
Mariachi Estrellas de Chula Vista, San Diego
Besides crowning the mariachi winners, there were two other special awards presented: The Erma Jean Tracy “Shining Star” award, which has been introduced in honor of Erma Jean’s continued friendship and support of Mission San Juan Capistrano, and the Tom Tracy “Shining Star” award:
Tom Tracy “Shining Star” Award ($250)
Andres Diaz of
Mariachi Corazon de Acero,
Corona
EJ Tracy “Shining Star” Award ($250)
Angie Villela of
Sinfonia Mexicana Mariachi Youth Academy,
San Bernardino
About Mission San Juan Capistrano:
Known as the “Jewel of the Missions,” Mission San Juan Capistrano is a historic landmark and museum that boasts of quality permanent exhibits featuring original artifacts as well as traveling and temporary exhibits on a wide variety of topics.
The site itself serves as a living outdoor museum with original buildings constructed by Native Americans in the 18th century including the Serra Chapel, Great Stone Church, and the original padres’ quarters of the South Wing.
Mission San Juan Capistrano is located at 26801 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675. Open Daily 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Good Friday afternoon. Admission is $9 adults; $8 seniors (60 years or over); $6 children (ages 4 to 11); and children ages 3 and under are admitted free. Free audio guide with senior and adult admission. For more information, call (949) 234-1300 or visit www.missionsjc.com.
Joe Haakenson
Public Relations | Strategist
