Region Mariachi Contest

Region Mariachi Contest Information

Region Contest Completion Deadline: Saturday, February 8, 2025

State Mariachi Festival

Seguin HS Performing Arts Center: Seguin

State Mariachi Festival Information

Participating schools will receive final festival details upon registering for the event. 

Schedule

Session 1: Thursday, February 20 (afternoon/evening)
Session 2: Friday, February 21 (afternoon/evening)
Session 3: Saturday, February 22 (morning/afternoon)
Session 4: Saturday, February 22 (afternoon/evening)

Performance schedules will be posted here approximately 10 days prior to the event, after all groups have qualified. 

1A/2A/3A/4A schools will perform by conference in Session 1 on Thursday evening, February 20.

5A/6A schools will perform either Friday, February 21 or Saturday, February 22. Each school will request a day/session when completing the state festival registration. If demand for a particular day/session exceeds availability groups will be selected based on random draw. Additionally, all groups will be scheduled by conference within each session.  

Admission

Ages 3 and up: $15.00 + fees, per person per session
Ages 2 and under: no admission charge

Tickets Available beginning Monday, February 17. Online Only : NO CASH SALES
Spectators must have a paid admission for each session.  All sales are final.

Photography

Jolesch Enterprises has contracted with UIL to provide photography for the festival. To access the Jolesch Enterprises site for photos of the festival, please click here.

Live Stream

The National Association of State High School Associations (NFHS) Network has contracted with UIL to provide live streaming for the event. To access the NFHS Network, please click here.

Adjudicators

To be determined

Authorized UIL Merchandise

https://www.uiltexas.org/music/resources-forms

Adjudication Rubric

Mariachi Evaluation Rubric