Cinco de Mayo Music Festival

The Austin Cinco de Mayo Music Festival is a celebration of Hispanic heritage combining live music, food, arts & crafts, carnival, contests, and good old fashioned family fun. Proceeds from the festival benefit the Greater East Austin Youth League (GEAYL).

GEAYL is a non-profit organization providing programs for at-risk youth. Over 3,000 children participate in a variety of programs including baseball, fast-pitch softball and basketball. In addition, GEAYL provides funding for groups to attend camping trips, tournaments and other outings.

So bring the whole family out to Fiesta Gardens and support a great cause. Be sure to take advantage of the carnival specials. Other events include the annual Jalapeño Eating Contest and Polka Dance contest.

Performers at this year's festival include:

* Familia Zamora
* Los Texas Wranglers
* Conjunto Aztlan
* Ruben Vela
* Johnny Degollado
* Manuel "Cowboy" Donley
* Santiago Jimenez Jr.