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Driftless Curiosity and the Mexican Folk Art Collective will co-host the fourth annual “Driftless Region’s Día de Muertos Celebration: A Mexican Cultural and Educational Event” at Keewaydin Farms (15270 Haucke Ln, Viola, WI) on Saturday, October 5th, 2024, from 1:00 – 7:00 pm.
Día de Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is one of the most important traditions in Mexico. The festivity commemorates deceased loved ones by honoring and remembering them through ofrendas or altars decorated with traditional elements and items that represent those who have passed on to welcome them and guide their souls on their journey back home.
The Driftless Region’s Día de Muertos Celebration is a free, one-day outdoor event offering modalities to celebrate and learn including engagement in Mexican folk art, traditions, food and community. A collective Día de Muertos ofrenda is constructed during the event. This year, the ofrenda will honor those who have worked in the food system, including farmers, food workers, chefs, food system activists, and everyone in between who spent their life in service to the beautiful work of feeding people. We invite attendees to honor the beloved people in their lives who have passed away by bringing a photo, food, or other meaningful item to place on the community ofrenda.
There is no cost for entry and art workshops are free at this outdoor event. There will be Mexican folk art and food for sale, as well as a ticketed Dia de Muertos Tasting Tour. A limited number of tasting tickets will go on sale in August and all proceeds go toward hosting this free community celebration.
No pets allowed. Camping available. Contact joy@driftlesscuriosity.org to register for a camping site.
