Phoenix College Mariachi Festival
APRIL 19, 2025 | BULPITT AUDITORIUM
5 pm Food Trucks & Artisan Marketplace, at Pastor Plaza
6:30 pm Bulpitt Doors Open
7 pm Mariachi Performances Begin
ADMISSION
$15 Aire Libre: outdoor seating
$30 General
$50 VIP, includes preferred seating & festival poster
Join us for a celebration of tradition and talent at Phoenix College's second annual Mariachi Festival.
Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast, or new to the genre, immerse yourself in the quintessential energy of mariachi music, performed by ensembles from throughout the region. Come early to indulge in Latin American cuisine while exploring the work of local artisans. Event proceeds will support Phoenix College music students.
Participating Ensembles
In addition to the host ensemble, Phoenix College's Mariachi Osos del Valle, festival performers will include: Arizona State University Mariachi Los Diablos del Sol; Carl Hayden High School Falcon's Folklorico de M.E.Ch.A.; Glendale Community College Mariachi; Maryvale High School Mariachi Panteras de Oro, Rosie's House Mariachi Milagro Juvenil; and Tolleson Elementary School District Mariachi. The list of participating ensembles will be updated soon.
Diego Verdugo Returns as Emcee
Diego Verdugo is a first-generation, bicultural and bilingual immigrant from Sonora, Mexico. As a financial professional with Principal Securities since 2012, Verdugo provides holistic guidance to families, professionals, nonprofits and businesses looking to grow and operate more efficiently.
Verdugo is actively involved in several community organizations, including Junior Achievement of Arizona, the Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA), Los Caballeros and the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. He is an advocate for financial literacy, focusing on closing the financial knowledge and wealth gaps in underrepresented and low-income communities.
Verdugo lives in south Phoenix with his wife and two daughters. He holds a bachelor of arts degree in economics and business, as well as Spanish language, from Cornell College. He is a certified financial planner and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in personal financial planning.