The Center for Mexican American Cultural Arts (CMACA) will collaborate with the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center (the MACC), to present the Día del los Muertos Mercado Festival, November 1, 2 p.m.–10 p.m. at the ESB-MACC, 600 River Street, Austin, TX 78701 for the third year.

The event celebrates the indigenous holiday, also known as the Christian All Souls Day, where family members remember their dearly departed. Festival activities begin at 2 p.m. with the opening of the Mercado featuring local artists, artisans, crafters, and more, who will sell their wares. From 2:30–3:00, Ballet East Martin Middle School folklorico group will perform, and from 3-3:30, Son Armado.

Family activities start at 4 p.m. featuring face painting, mask making, sugar skull decorating, and community altar building.  There may be a small fee to cover the cost of materials.

Food venders will be onsite, as well as live performances by Danza Azteca Chichimeca, Trampia, Brass Band with Felipe Borrero, and La Romdalla de Austin.