Driftless Curiosity and the Mexican Folk Art Collective will co-host the 4th Annual Driftless Region’s Día de Muertos Celebration: A Mexican Cultural and Educational Event at Keewaydin Farms (15270 Haucke Ln, Viola, WI) on Saturday, October 5th, 2024, from 2:00 PM – 7:00 pm. Día de Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is one of the most important traditions in Mexico. The festivity commemorates deceased loved ones by honoring and remembering them through ofrendas or altars decorated with traditional elements and items that represent those who have passed on to welcome them and guide their souls on their journey back home. This is a free outdoor event offering modalities to celebrate and learn including engagement in Mexican folk art, traditions, food and community. A collective Día de Muertos ofrenda is constructed during the event. This year, the ofrenda will honor those who have worked in the food system, including farmers, food workers, chefs, food system activists, and everyone in between who spent their life in service to the beautiful work of feeding people. We invite attendees to honor the beloved people in their lives who have passed away by bringing a photo, food, or other meaningful item to place on the community ofrenda. For the first time, we are organizing a Mexican culinary experience including traditional Dia de Muertos dishes such as pan de muerto, atole, chocolate, rice and mole, tamales, organic and nixtamalized tortillas, calabaza en tacha, and aguas frescas. We are collaborating with Mexican chefs from around Wisconsin who will prepare a Dia de Muertos featured dish for attendees to sample (for purchase). In Mexico, food is an important part of the culture and therefore, of the Day of the Dead celebration. Food helps us to remember our loved ones.
There will be Mexican folk art and food for sale throughout the event.
No pets allowed. Camping available. Contact [email protected] to register for a camping site.