TUCSON, Arizona — Mexican food, music, and baseball are all on display for the 11th annual Vamos a Tucson Mexican Baseball Fiesta at Kino Stadium.
This year's event includes four Mexican Pacific League teams as well as the University of Arizona Wildcats. It follows last year's showcase which had the biggest attendance in the event's history.
Music is played throughout the game in what can be described as a party-like atmosphere.
"The culture makes it the best thing you could ever be at," said Tucson baseball fan Eddie Lopez.
The highly popular Mexican band, La Brissa, will perform following Sunday's finale between Hermosillo and Navojoa.
Full Schedule:
- Thursday, Oct. 6
- Obregon vs Mexicali
- Hermosillo vs Arizona Wildcats follows first game
- Friday, Oct. 7
- Navojoa vs Mexicali - 5:05
- Hermosillo vs Obregon follows first game
- Saturday, Oct. 8
- Mexicali vs Navojoa - 5:05
- Hermosillo vs Obregon follows first game
- Sunday, Oct. 9
- Hermosillo vs Navojoa - 5:00
- La Brissa performs following the game
Ticket prices vary and can be found online at the Mexican Baseball Fiesta website.
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