ARIZONA NEWS

Mexican regional music festival coming to Wild Horse Pass in Chandler

Apr 20, 2024, 4:00 PM

Belicofest...

(Photo from Belicofest.com)

(Photo from Belicofest.com)

PHOENIX — Wild Horse Pass in Chandler will host Mexican regional music festival “Belicofest” over the last weekend of the month.

This festival, which will be staged April 27-28 at Wild Horse Pass Festival Grounds, is dedicated to the genre of “belico corridos.”

“Devoted music fans understand the profound influence of Mexican regional music on our cultural landscape,” Ramiro Bojorquez, a founding partner of Belicofest, said in a press release. “We’re thrilled to invite both longtime aficionados and newcomers alike to enjoy an unforgettable experience that honors the Mexican heritage and creates lasting memories for all.”

Junior H, Luis R. Conriquez, Gerardo Ortiz, Oscar Maydon and Blessd are among the headliners expected to perform.

A variety of local food vendors and art installations also will be featured at the festival.

A portion of the proceeds generated will be donated to the nonprofit organization Chemo Companions, according to the press release.

General admission tickets for Belicofest start at $99. VIP tickets start at $199. Platinum VIP tickets start at $499. More information about tickets is online.

The Wild Horse Pass Festival Grounds are located at 19593 S. 48th St. in Chandler between Firebird Motorsports Park and Rawhide Western Town.

We want to hear from you.

Have a story idea or tip? Pass it along to the KTAR News team here.

Arizona News

Couple accused of fraud at medical clinics arrested Jan. 22...

Serena O'Sullivan

Arizona couple accused of running fraudulent medical clinics across country indicted

An Arizona couple was indicted for operating a chain of medical clinics that allegedly offered bogus cancer treatment, federal prosecutors said.

1 hour ago

Freeway closures...

Kevin Stone

Major closures on I-10, SR 143 will disrupt traffic in metro Phoenix this weekend

Motorists heading from the East Valley to Phoenix and points west will have to get creative this weekend due to disruptive freeway closures.

3 hours ago

Mario Ventura resigned as superintendent of a financially troubled Phoenix school district....

Kevin Stone

Superintendent of financially troubled Phoenix school district resigns

The superintendent of a financially troubled Phoenix school district resigned on Thursday.

4 hours ago

Preston Lord was killed after being attacked at a Halloween party in Queen Creek on Oct. 28, 2023. ...

KTAR.com

Here’s a timeline of everything involving Preston Lord, Gilbert Goons, East Valley youth violence

Here's a timeline of everything involving Preston Lord, the Gilbert Goons and youth violence that has occurred in the East Valley.

7 hours ago

"Preston's Law" press conference...

Danny Shapiro

Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell confident ‘Preston’s Law’ would deter group attacks

Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell is confident a newly introduced bill called "Preston's Law" would deter group attacks.

8 hours ago

Employees who rely on tips across the state may no longer be required to pay taxes on their earning...

Roxanne De La Rosa

Bill to end taxes on tips advances in Arizona House

Employees who rely on tips across the state may no longer be required to pay taxes on their earnings thanks to a no tax on tips bill.

8 hours ago

Sponsored Articles

...

The UPS Store

How The UPS Store is giving back to the community

PHOENIX -- As 2024 nears a close, The UPS Store is looking to give back to the Arizona community with the holiday season approaching.

...

Sanderson Ford

Sanderson Ford’s Operation Santa Claus: Spreading holiday cheer through pickleball

Phoenix, AZ – Sanderson Ford, a staple in the Arizona community, is once again gearing up for its annual Operation Santa Claus charity drive.

...

Day & Night Air Conditioning, Heating and Plumbing

Why a Heating Tune-Up is Essential Before Winter

PHOENIX, AZ — With cooler weather on the horizon, making sure your heating system is prepped and ready can make all the difference in staying comfortable this winter.

Mexican regional music festival coming to Wild Horse Pass in Chandler