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Read more about the article Mariachi Viva Jalisco arrive for ArtsFiesta! on Friday, May 6

Mariachi Viva Jalisco arrive for ArtsFiesta! on Friday, May 6

Mariachi Viva Jalisco arrived in Springfield with a grand entrance at Hickory Hills Elementary School on Thursday, performing authentic Mexican mariachi music for hundreds of kids. The main performance of…

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Read more about the article Mariachi Viva Jalisco will visit Springfield for Artsfiesta! on May 6

Mariachi Viva Jalisco will visit Springfield for Artsfiesta! on May 6

The Springfield Sister Cities Association (SSCA) will host its annual ArtsFiesta! celebration from 6 – 9 p.m., Friday, May 6 at Founder’s Park, 330 E. Water St., in Downtown Springfield.…

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Read more about the article ArtsFiesta! 2011 will be at Founder’s Park on May 6

ArtsFiesta! 2011 will be at Founder’s Park on May 6

ArtsFiesta! is a Cinco De Mayo Celebration of Mexican art, culture, and music with an authentic mariachi band from our sister city - Tlaquepaque, Mexico and dance performances from Grupo…

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Read more about the article Paco Padilla to perform at Sister City Plaza

Paco Padilla to perform at Sister City Plaza

Paco Padilla, famous folk singer from our sister city Tlaquepaque, Mexico, will arrive in Springfield for a special performance at the dedication ceremony for the new Sister Cities Plaza. The…

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Read more about the article Extending Your Family Globally

Extending Your Family Globally

Whether coming or going, home hosting is a great experience. This year, my wife and I have had the experience of both...

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Read more about the article Evangel University Baseball Team traveling to Tlaquepaque in May

Evangel University Baseball Team traveling to Tlaquepaque in May

The Evangel University baseball has been invited by the city of Tlaquepaque, Mexico to play against its city league “all-star” team. In addition to playing games, the Crusaders will organize youth baseball camps in the city.

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Read more about the article Dona Mariquita = Eleanor Rigby

Dona Mariquita = Eleanor Rigby

Video of Paco Padilla, John Price, and Bob Jones performing "Dona Mariquita" also known as "Eleanor Rigby" at the Springfield Sister Cities 2010 Annual Meeting.

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Read more about the article Mariachi musical parade on historic Walnut Street

Mariachi musical parade on historic Walnut Street

If you missed the lady mariachis playing violins, trumpet and bass guitar as they marched down the center of ArtsFest on historic Walnut Street, you can watch the video here...

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Read more about the article Mexican Music and Culture featured at ArtsFiesta!

Mexican Music and Culture featured at ArtsFiesta!

At ArtsFiesta! which was held this year at ArtsFest on Historic Walnut Street, musical performances by Mariachi Femenil Nuevo Tecalitlan were alternated with a variety of colorful dances by Springfield's Grupo Latino...

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Read more about the article ArtsFest noon performance by Mariachi Femenil Nuevo Tecalitlan

ArtsFest noon performance by Mariachi Femenil Nuevo Tecalitlan

Violins and voices singing, toes tapping -- Tlaquepaque’s Mariachi Femenil Nuevo Tecalitlan sound sweet in this video taped at ArtsFest at their noon performance.

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2026 Events

Sushi and Sake
Saturday, March 28, 6-8 p.m.
Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden

Isesaki Student Art Exhibit
March-April
Botanical Center

Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden Opens
Wednesday, April 1, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. daily

Cherry Blossom Kite & Piñata Festival
Saturday April 11, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Botanical Center Great Lawn

Spring Gigs in the Garden
Sundays, May 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 at 2 p.m.
Peace Through People Pavilion

Annual Celebration
Sunday, May 17, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Peace Through People Pavilion

30th annual Japanese Fall Festival
Friday, Sept. 11-Sunday, Sept. 13
Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden

Trip to Isesaki for City Festival
TBD

Fall Gigs in the Garden
Sundays, Oct. 4, 11, 18 and 25 at 2 p.m.
Peace Through People Pavilion

Taste of Tlaquepaque
Friday, Oct. 16

Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden Closes
Saturday, Oct. 31

Gardens Aglow
Late November-December

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