Charro “Jerry” Diaz, the best kept secret in Texas,  will host a “Gran Charreada” Celebration Saturday, March 24, at the Lienzo Charro Arena on the Jerry Diaz Family Ranch in New Braunfels, Texas. The best of mariachi music with Mariachi Internacional de Manuel Vega and Tori Kolesar, fantastic equestrian entertainment by the Diaz Family and authentic mexican food will all play a part in celebrating the 2nd Annual Tribute to the legendary master horseman and lifelong Charro, Don José “Pepe” Diaz.

The Mass will take place 2-3 p.m. with the Charreada following 5-7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person and can be purchased through the following: www.charrojerrydiaz.com or 830-629-2226 and www.rivercityrange.com or 830-629-3500

The equestrian entertainment will be presented by Jerry and Staci Diaz, along with their son Nicholas. Jerry is an amazingly talented and creative leader in keeping the Charreada tradition alive in the U.S. and Latin America. Being the best on other side of the border, he has earned countless awards and was inducted to numerous hall of fames.

Also performing at this event will be Tori Kolesar, a phenomenal vocal finalist for the San Antonio’s 17th Annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza. Well versed in a variety of music genres, she will show her talent with extravagant mariachi music and versatility with “I Want to be a Cowboy’s Sweetheart.” Tori will be performing at 5 p.m.