Spirits of Mexico Festival brings a taste of Sonora to downtown Phoenix
By Ofelia Montelongo
Published on March 19, 2026.
The third annual Spirits of Mexico Festival is set to take place in downtown Phoenix, Arizona, on Saturday and Sunday. The festival is produced by IMEX Live Events LLC in partnership with the Consulate General of Mexico in Phoenix, Downtown Phoenix Inc. and the City of Phoenix Economic Development Department. Each year, the festival highlights a different Mexican state and aims to create a sense of connection between Arizona and Sonora. The event, which also celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Phoenix-Hermosillo Sister Cities relationship, aims to recognize the strong economic, cultural and family ties between the two states. The general admission ticket costs $15 and includes live music, food trucks, the Sonoran Indigenous Art & Handcraft Market, tortilla-making demonstrations and kids' activities.
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