El Día de los Muertos - Cheekwood
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Cheekwood brings the traditions of Mexico and Latin America to Nashville during the 25th annual El Día de los Muertos festival

including traditional music and dance, vibrant art activities, and authentic cuisine. Visitors will learn about the culture of their Latin American neighbors while exploring beautiful altar displays and shopping in the marketplace.

*Due to limited parking and timed tickets, school groups coming on buses will not be allowed.

Cheekwood brings the traditions of Mexico and Latin America to Nashville during the 26th annual El Día de los Muertos festival.

The vibrant two-day event is the largest Day of the Dead festival in the region, where you can experience:

  • Day of the Dead murals created by area middle and high school students
  • Beautiful ofrendas, memorial altars honoring those who’ve passed
  • Latin and Aztec dance performances
  • Traditional musical performances
  • Authentic cuisine and handmade goods
  • Hands-on activities for kids of all ages

*Due to limited parking and timed tickets, school groups coming on buses will not be allowed.

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Schedule of Events


Saturday, November 2

Entertainment

Arboretum Lawn
10 – 10:30 AM: Danza Azteca Guadalupana
3:30 – 4 PM: Danza Azteca Guadalupana
Main Stage | Arboretum
9:30 – 11 AM DJ Cesar
11 AM – 12 PM: Mariachi Viva Mexico
12 – 2 PM DJ Cesar
2 – 3 PM: Rachel Rodriguez
FLC Courtyard
10:30 – 11 AM: Raices de mi Tierra
12 – 12:30 PM: Folklore Iyali
1 PM: Fashion Show featuring Catrinas Nashville
2:30 – 3 PM: Mi Cielito Lindo

Food Vendors

Beer Garden
Caracasville
Cancun Lagoon Mexican Restaurant
El Talisman Antojitos Mexicanos
Across from Bot Hall
Conexion Americas

Parking Lot B
Maria’s Snacks
Little Cancun on the Go
Siete Luminaries
Alebrije
Nelly’s Peruvian Sweets
Delicias Colombianas RR
MOR empanadas

FLC Courtyard
Taste de Lima
Amor y Churros

Art & Good Vendors

Bisuteria Nashville
Bows by Nici
Carbajal Couture
Cheekwood
Cindy David
Cody Hale Art
Eclart Designs LLC
Florit & Fauna
Just Us Print Studio
King Bear Tees
La Casa Azul
The Llama House
Mussa Jewelry
Skulls and Roses
Soul Seed
Valentina
Vera Art

Sunday, November 3

Entertainment

Arboretum Lawn
10 – 10:30 AM: Danza Azteca Guadalupana
3:30 – 4 PM: Danza Azteca Guadalupana
Main Stage | Arboretum
9:30 – 11 AM DJ Cesar
11 AM – 12 PM: Mariachi Viva Mexico
12 – 2 PM DJ Cesar
2 – 3 PM: Rosa Rodriguez V.
FLC Courtyard
10:30 – 11 AM: Lirios Folkoricos
12 – 12:30 PM: Gabriella Flores
1 PM: Fashion Show featuring Catrinas Nashville

2:30 – 3 PM: MNPS Ballet Folklorico Dance Group

Food Vendors

Beer Garden
El Talisman Antojitos Mexicanos
Mofongo Cafe
Southern Sun Life
Across from Bot Hall
Roast & Brews

Parking Lot B
Siete Luminarias
Alebrije
Nelly’s Peruvian Sweets
Delicias Colombianas RR
MOR empanadas
The Inka Trailer

FLC Courtyard
Amor y Churros
Panecito Kale

Art & Good Vendors

Bisuteria Nashville
Bows by Nici
Carbajal Couture
Cheekwood
Cindy David
Cody Hale Art
Eclart Designs LLC
Florit & Fauna
Just Us Print Studio
King Bear Tees
La Casa Azul
The Llama House
Mussa Jewelry
Skulls and Roses
Soul Seed
Valentina
Vera Art

Altar Displays & Murals


Altar Displays

Botanic Hall
Aventura Community School
Casa Ciudad de Mexico
Equal Chance for Education
FUTURO, Inc.
Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central High School Spanish Club
Lopez family
MLK Spanish Honor Society
Paragon Mills Elementary
Metro Nashville Police Department-Family Intervention Program
La Mision ConArte
USN International Club
St. Joseph Catholic School
Vanderbilt CLACX

Murals

Great Hall
Battle Ground Academy
Beech High School Art Studio
Bellevue Middle School
Caballeros de Nolensville
Cane Ridge High School Visual Arts
Culleoka Spanish Club
Harpeth Hall Spanish Club
Hendersonville High School
Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central High School Spanish Club
Rose Park Middle School
Saint Joseph School
Stratford STEM Magnet High School
USN International Club
USN Lucha Group

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Entertainment Application

We are excited to feature and promote entertainers during our El Día de los Muertos event! As always, we will work to produce a high-quality event that educates our visitors and seek entertainment that reflects diverse cultural traditions.

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Food Vendor Application

We feature and promote a variety of food vendors in our El Día de los Muertos marketplace! As always, we will work to produce a high-quality event that educates our visitors and seek food vendors that have quality merchandise and unique items to complement and enhance the spirit of the festival.

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Vendor Application

We feature and promote a variety of vendors in our El Día de los Muertos marketplace! As always, we will work to produce a high-quality event that educates our visitors and seek retail vendors that have quality merchandise and unique items to complement and enhance the spirit of the festival.

Cheekwood is grateful for the support and guidance of the

El Día de los Muertos Advisory Committee:

Maricruz Flores, Cheekwood Volunteer
David Julseth, Belmont University
Luisa Mattos da Costa, Vanderbilt Center for Latin American, Caribbean, and Latinx Studies
Claudia Nielson, Catholic Charities
Rachel Rodriguez, Performer and Entrepreneur
Arcelia Vasquez, USN
Ofelia Vázquez, La Mision ConArte
Jose Vera, Artist
Suzy Vera, Cheekwood Volunteer

Reserve Tickets

 

Member Non-Member
Adults FREE $20
Senior (65+) FREE $18
College Student FREE $16
Youth (3-17) FREE FREE
Ages 2 & Under FREE FREE

A $2 service fee will be added to all paid transactions.


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