Mole & Mariachi Festival

Chefs will prepare mole, a traditional Mexican sauce, sometimes made using chocolate, for festival-goers to sample. Purchase your kit and taste the best moles in town while enjoying mariachi musicians and dancers. The festival also features various food stands, free face painting, a kids' craft area, raffle, and a chavela and beer garden.

The Mole & Mariachi Festival is a benefit for nonprofit Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks in support of Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park. Proceeds from the festival fund educational programs, visitor services and restoration at the Mission.