There's something very jovial about mariachi music. It's more often than not played at weddings and other happy, important Mexican occasions. This music has a beautiful feel to it. Even though there are some sad songs in Mariachi, it's more about how you are missing that one special person's company. The Annual Ford and Lincoln Mercury's Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza is a wonderful place to listen to some excellent mariachi music.
And for those of you who aren't initiated into this type of music, this festival is a great place to discover mariachi. At the end of this eight day event you'll be asking for more. The artists are dressed in the traditional charro suits. San Antonio plays host to this musical feast and it would be great if you could schedule your holiday in such a way to be a part of this fabulous event. The mariachi mass at the
San Jose mission is a real treat too. You have tens of thousands of Mariachi musicians at this event. The event also hosts workshops for those of you interested in learning mariachi. Added to this are the art exhibits and you have found yourself a great way to spend the holiday. The Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán having won people's hearts the world over plays at this event, as well. As a fitting finale to this happening, there is also a serenade in a prominent area of the city. If you want to impress the woman of your life and truly sweep her off her feet, check out this fest. The atmosphere is infectious. You get to witness a truly rich culture and would walk away impressed.