Cinco De Mayo Festival April 24th-26th

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Cinco de Mayo Festival

Join the City of McFarland for a weekend of celebration, culture, and family fun at the Cinco de Mayo Festival, taking place Friday, April 24 through Sunday, April 26 at Jim White “Blanco” Park in McFarland, California.

This annual community event brings residents and visitors together for a festive weekend filled with carnival rides, games, local food vendors, live entertainment, and traditional Cinco de Mayo festivities. Highlights will include the McFarland USA Run on Saturday, the crowning of the annual Cinco de Mayo Queen, live music, and the Cinco de Mayo Parade.

More event details will be added soon, but we invite the community to save the date and get ready for a fun-filled weekend for all ages.

Event Location

Jim White “Blanco” Park
1000 E Sherwood Ave, McFarland, CA 93250

Event Dates

Friday, April 24: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Saturday, April 25: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday, April 26: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

What to Expect

Festival attendees can look forward to:

Carnival rides and games
Local food vendors
Live music and entertainment
McFarland USA Run
Annual Cinco de Mayo Queen crowning
Cinco de Mayo Parade
Family-friendly activities throughout the weekend

Daily Schedule

A full schedule of activities for each day will be posted soon.

Friday, April 24

Opens 5PM closes 10PM
[Details coming soon]

Saturday, April 25
Opens 10AM Closes 10PM
Includes the McFarland USA Run Race Starts at 7AM

Sunday, April 26

Opens 10AM Closes 10PM
[Details coming soon]

Carnival Wristband Presale

The City of McFarland is now offering presale carnival wristbands for the upcoming Cinco de Mayo Festival.

Presale wristbands are available for $35 each and can be purchased in person at City Hall, located at 401 W. Kern Avenue, McFarland, CA.

Presale Dates

Presale wristbands are available now through Thursday, April 23rd.

Wristband Details

Each wristband is valid for one day only and may be used on one of the following days:

Friday, April 24 (5:00 PM – 10:00 PM)
Sunday, April 26 (10:00 AM – 10:00 PM)

Please note that presale wristbands are not valid on Saturday.

Festival Hours

Friday, April 24: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Saturday, April 25: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday, April 26: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Additional Information

Wristbands are required for carnival rides. Attendees planning to attend multiple days must purchase a wristband for each day of participation.

Vendor Information

Vendor Application

Interested in becoming a vendor for this year’s festival? The City of McFarland is currently accepting booth applications for the Cinco de Mayo Festival taking place April 24–26 at Jim White “Blanco” Park. Vendors may apply under the categories of Food, Selling Vendor, or Resource/Non Profit. Applicants will be asked to provide their full name, business name, address, phone number, email, type of items sold, and the day or days they plan to participate. Vendors may select one or multiple festival days. Applications also ask whether the vendor has a McFarland business license, and food vendors must indicate whether they have the required Kern County health permit.

Applications can be completed online at mcfarlandcity.org or picked up in person at City Hall 401 W. Kern Avenue. To secure a spot, vendors must have all necessary licenses and permits required by the City and County. Applications can also be emailed to CommunityDevDept@cityofmcfarland.ca.gov

All vendors should be prepared to pay all required vendor fees and any other associated fees. Failure to pay applicable fees may result in the vendor being unable to participate in festival activities.

ALL FOOD SELLING VENDORS MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE KERN COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PERMIT

Selling Vendor Fees
Selling vendors may participate for all three festival days for a flat rate of $200, or they may choose a Sunday-only option for $125. Please note that a $10 temporary business license is required for each day of participation. Payments may be completed at City Hall.

Resource/Non-Selling booths are not required to pay any fees

Parade Information

Community groups, businesses, schools, and organizations interested in participating in the Cinco de Mayo Parade will be able to find parade entry information here once it becomes available.

[Parade participation information coming soon]

Cinco de Mayo Queen Information

Information on the annual Cinco de Mayo Queen crowning, including participation details and event timing, will be posted here once available.

[Queen information coming soon]

Stay Tuned

Additional details, including event times, entertainment schedule, vendor sign-ups, parade participation information, and other important festival updates, will be added as they become available.

We look forward to celebrating with you at this year’s Cinco de Mayo Festival in McFarland.

Contact Us

City of McFarland
401 W. Kern Avenue
McFarland, CA 93250

Phone: 661-792-3091
Fax: 661-792-3093

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