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Festival de los Muertos

2:00-9:00pm on October 27th in Memorial Park

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Unquestionably one of the most distinctive​and spectacular events of the year!
Come join the celebration on October 27 from 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Memorial Park in Manitou Springs when the Smokebrush Foundation for the Arts, the Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce, and the Manitou Springs Heritage Center host the first FREE TO THE PUBLIC Festival de los Muertos following the annual Emma Crawford Coffin Races.

The Smokebrush Foundation in Manitou Springs has been celebrating the Mexican Cultural holiday of Dia de los Muertos for eight years, by putting on an evening event named Noche de los Muertos. The annual performance includes circus-style performances, a symbolic skeleton burning ceremony to honor the dearly departed, face-painting, fortune tellers, and revelry all set against the backdrop of stunning visuals and Latin Gypsy music. The event also includes a traditional ofrenda (altar), which gives homage to the dearly departed. This year the Foundation has joined forces with Manitou Springs to create an extravagant celebration at the conclusion of the coffin races The Festival, with its deep roots in Mexican culture, bares similarities to Halloween, yet focuses more on honoring the memories of loved ones who have passed.

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Schedule of Events

2:00 - 3:00pm
  • Noche Showcase (samplings of music and entertainment featured throughout the afternoon into evening)
  • Each band will play 2-3 songs
3:15 - 4:00pm
  • Merikai Dance Event, Installation
4:15 - 5:00pm
  • Roma Ransom
5:15 - 6:00pm
  • The New Depressionists featuring Ma Tackett as Emma Crawford
6:15 - 7:00pm
  • Moonhoney 
7:15 - 8:00pm
  • Viva La Noche
8:15 - 9:00pm
  • Closing Ceremonies
This year’s show will be the most extravagant to date - with musical performances by Noche-founders Adriana Rincon and Ryan Flores from Moonhoney, Viva la Noche, Roma Ransom, the New Depressionists, a surprise ArtPOP installation named “Sonder” by the Merikai Dance Studio, special dance performances, beer from Bristol Brewing Company and more!

Event location:
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Memorial Park
502 Manitou Ave
Manitou Springs, CO 80829

This event was made possible by:

Sponsor packet info

The Smokebrush Foundation
www.smokebrush.org
Moonhoney
Moonhoneymusic.com
muertosfest-sponsor-packet.pdf
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Thank you to our incredible sponsors for making this event possible!

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SecureSet Academy
secureset.com
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HailCure LLC
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hailcurellc.com
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Manitou Springs Heritage Center
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www.manitouspringsheritagecenter.org

Additional Event Sponsors:
City of Manitou Springs - www.manitouspringsgov.com
Heart Shaped Records - heartshapedrecords.bandcamp.com
Bristol Brewing Company - www.bristolbrewing.com
SecureSet - secureset.com
zTrip - www.ztrip.com
ArtPOP - www.visitcos.com/events-calendar/art-pop/
The Mason Jar - www.masonjarcolorado.com
Whole Health Chiropractic - wholehealthsprings.com

Contact Us

354 Manitou Ave
Manitou Springs, CO 80829
(719) 685-5089
[email protected]
manitousprings.org
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  • Coffin Races
    • Information for Racers
    • The Coffin Cup
    • Coffin Races VIP
    • Information About Our Sponsors >
      • Sponsor the Resurrection Cup
  • Volunteer
  • Festival Events
    • Ghost Stories & Walking Tours
  • Visitor Information
    • Getting Here: Parking and Transportation
    • Lodging Information
    • Manitou Springs Attractions
  • History
    • Manitou Springs Heritage Center
    • Who was Emma Crawford?
    • Alice Crawford Snow
  • Contact Us