MARIACHI EXTRAVAGANZA REGISTRANTS RECEIVE:
- Admission to all Mariachi Extravaganza events as listed on the schedule of events except the concert
- Registration badge and lanyard
- Conference registration bag (Directors and Individual registrants only)
- Digital copy of written music
- Participation during educational workshops
IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES
- September 1 – Registration Opens
- October 1 – Vocal Competition Deadline
- October 15 – Early Group Registration Deadline
- October 29 – Vocal Competition Semifinalists Announced
- November 5 – Group Registration Deadline
- November 12 – Late Group Registration Deadline
- November 18 – Group Competition Announced
- December 4 – National Vocal Competition Semifinals
- December 5 – National Group Competition Semifinals
- December 6 – National Group and Vocal Competition Finals
- December 6 – Mariachi Extravaganza Concert – Featuring Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán and competition winner
REGISTRATION FEES
The following rates include early registration (ER), registration (R), and late registration (LR).
- Vocal Competition entry: $85
- Directors w/ group: (ER)$150 – (R)$175 – (LR)$200
- Students w/ group: (ER)$65 – (R)$90 – (LR)$115
- Individual Director: (ER)$175 – (R)$200 – (LR)$225
- Chaperone: (ER)$65 – (R)$90 – (LR)$115
COMPETITION WRISTBANDS
- Purchase competition wristbands for $25 at the time of registration ($35 at the door).
- Allows entry into the following:
- Mariachi Extravaganza National Group Competition
- Mariachi Extravaganza National Vocal Competition
- Mariachi Extravaganza Finals
- Seating is general admission and available on a first come, first serve basis.
NEW in 2025
COMPETITION VIP SEATS in the GOLDEN CIRCLE SECTION are now available!!!
- VIP seats are available for the competitions. Seats are located in the center orchestra section within the first 20 rows, closest to the stage. Seats are available for $50 each and is valid for 3 full days of competitions. Secure the best seats in the house by purchasing a “golden wristband” at the time of registration or at the door.
- *Please Note wooden clappers, horns, or any kind of noise makers that drown out the performances or obstruct the sound are strictly prohibited this year. Please help us abide by these rules by leaving your noise makers at home. Thank you!
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
- The Menger Hotel is located next to the Alamo and just steps from the River Walk in downtown San Antonio, the Menger offers an unforgettable blend of the city’s colorful past and cosmopolitan present. Relax in hotel’s serene Spanish courtyard garden, where palm trees, blooming azaleas, and a three-tiered fountain create an urban oasis or enjoy the largest heated pool in San Antonio, refined service, and modern comforts designed for today’s traveler. Hotel room rates start at $189.
- A limited number of hotel rooms are available for $199 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel for Friday and Saturday, December 5-6 only. The hotel is sold out for Thursday. Email cynthia@mariachimusic.com by September 15 if you’re interested in hotel rooms at the Grand Hyatt.
