Felipe “Pike” Romero The three winners of the 2014 annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza Original Songwriting Competition were announced at the November 22 gala concert. According to tradition, members of Mariachi Vargas... read more →
Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán The 20th Annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza is almost upon us!! This is the largest mariachi music festival in Texas, and among the most renowned worldwide. This year's... read more →
Vanessa Cerda Alonzo Multitalented Houston-born vocalist, musician, songwriter, and actress Vanessa Cerda Alonzo will give a series of ten presentations from November 16-21, in conjunction with the 20th anniversary celebration of San... read more →
Carlos Martínez and Alberto Alfaro Guadalajara natives Carlos Martínez and Alberto Alfaro will lead a special Noche de Cultura presentation at the Instituto Cultural de México as part of the... read more →
Carlos Martínez y Alberto Alfaro En celebración al vigésimo festival Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza, los mariacheros guadalajarenses Carlos Martínez y Alberto Alfaro encabezarán una presentación especial titulada Noche de Cultura, en... read more →
The Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza serves as host to more than a dozen events, including the Group Competition, the Vocal Competition, and the Original Songwriting Competition. We created our international... read more →
Nati Cano Nati Cano, visionary leader of Mariachi Los Camperos for over half a century, passed away recently at the age of 81. No one in the United States has... read more →
Mariachi Juvenil de América from Veterans Middle School Río Grande, TX The early registration deadline for groups who would like to participate in the 20th Annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza Group... read more →
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=139Xm8XrYe0 Nydia Rojas and Ricardo Castillón sing in duet at 2009 Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza concert Legendary mariachi musician and vocal soloist Nydia Rojas is returning to San Antonio this November... read more →
Samantha López Congratulations to everyone who entered the Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza Vocal Competition! There were a record number of competitors this year, and the general level of artistry was... read more →
