Chile, Mole, Pozole

Schedule

Sat Sep 12 2026 at 12:30 pm to 05:00 pm

UTC-07:00
Location

School of Arts and Culture | San Jose, CA

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About this Event

On Saturday, September 12, the Mexican Heritage Plaza (La Plaza) will honor the spirit of Mexican Independence Day with the return of its annual Chile, Mole, Pozole (CMP) event. This family-friendly celebration is packed with live music, delicious food, and fun activities for all ages. Headlining the day's lineup is Sonora San José, bringing the lively cumbia sound that gets everyone on their feet.

Adding an exciting new dimension to this year's festivities, CMP will debut its inaugural chile-eating competition, where contestants will vie to see who can endure the heat the longest. The event reflects La Plaza's ongoing commitment to celebrating community, local talent, and entrepreneurs. Here are the key features of the event:

  • Live Music & Dance: Performances by Sonora San José, DJ Too Tall, Mariachi Tapatio, Calpulli Ocelocihuatl, and Los Lupeños de San José
  • Activities: A chile-eating competition with a grand prize courtesy of SJ Sharkie, Pro Wrestling Revolution Lucha Libre matches, a mechanical bull, dance workshops, hands-on art activities including paper flower crowns and paper sarape making, face painting, a photo booth, and a vibrant artisanal market
  • Food & Drinks: Authentic pozole, mole, salsas, and tacos, along with refreshing micheladas and more


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Where is it happening?

School of Arts and Culture, 1700 Alum Rock Avenue, San Jose, United States

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