Celebrate Día de los Muertos at Pearl with a showcase of vibrant altars, large-scale art, and live performances honoring life and remembrance. Wander through the property to view stunning ofrendas and alebrijes created by local and visiting artists, each reflecting the beauty and spirit of this cherished Mexican tradition.

Enjoy roaming entertainers, stilt walkers, and live mariachi performances during the Farmers Market as you explore the installations.

Ofrenda & Art Locations:

• Pearl Park – Mauro de la Tierra: 2 Alebrijes

• Cellars Pavilion – Regina Moya: 4 Catrinas & Otto’s Ofrenda | Martha Martinez: Amor Ofrenda

• Pearl Pkwy & Karnes Intersection – Mauro de la Tierra: 1 Alebrije

• Shade Structure near Boiler House – Regina Moya: Tzompantli Wall (decorated skulls on ivy wall)

• S. Karnes (near Pullman Market) – Mauro de la Tierra: 1 Alebrije | Chef Johnny Hernandez: 1 Calavera/Skull

• Parkito (in front of Cured) – Mauro de la Tierra: 1 Alebrije | Consulado General de México en San Antonio: Community Ofrenda | Rincon de Alebrije: Children’s art activities hosted by the Consulado de México

• Stable Hall Courtyard – Mauro de la Tierra: 1 Alebrije | Chef Johnny Hernandez: 1 Calavera/Skull

• Pilot Building – Maria and Manola: Ofrenda | EfedeFroy: Pa’lante Mural | CAST Med / CAST Schools: Ofrenda (by Pearl Water Tank)

• Botika Patio – Anthony Quintanilla: Community Altar Installation (three ofrendas inviting the public to hang photos of loved ones)

• Karnes & Koehler Intersection – Chef Johnny Hernandez: 1 Calavera/Skull

• 8:00 PM — Visit San Antonio’s lit, decorated barges on view at the amphitheater

Large-Scale Public Art Installation:
In partnership with the Consulado General de México en San Antonio and the Department of Tourism for the State of Guanajuato, Mexico, witness the creation of a traditional Tapete de Aserrín (sawdust carpet) — an ephemeral artwork crafted live by a Guanajuato artist under the Shade Structure during the Farmers Market.

🗓️ Dates: November 1–2
📍 Location: Shade Structure (best viewed on November 2)

This event is free and open to the public.

Thank you to our event sponsors the Consulado General de Mexico en San Antonio and the Department of Tourism for the State of Guanajuato Mexico; and to our partners the CE Group, Visit San Antonio, Chef Johnny Hernandez, SmART and YWLA, and La Sociedad Mexicana de Parrilleros SM.

We want to extend a huge thank you to our event artists, musicians, and community groups. Special thanks to Martha Martinez-Flores, Larry Servin, Regina Moya, Anthony Quintanilla, Mauro de la Tierra, Manola and Maria, Bomba Bailar, Chef Johnny Hernandez, and Andy Benavides. We also appreciate the student artists from SmART, YWLA, CAST Med, and CAST Schools, as well as Burbank Mariachi, the AM Project, Mariachi Mexica, Las Monas, Son Olvidados, and Volcan. Your contributions have made this event unforgettable!

If you’re interested in sponsoring this event, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out to our Partnerships Manager today!