Celebrate Día de los Muertos at Pearl with a showcase of vibrant altars, large-scale art, and live performances honoring life and remembrance. Wander through the property to view stunning ofrendas and alebrijes created by local and visiting artists, each reflecting the beauty and spirit of this cherished Mexican tradition.
Enjoy roaming entertainers, stilt walkers, and live mariachi performances during the Farmers Market as you explore the installations.
Ofrenda & Art Locations:
Pearl Park – Mauro de la Tierra: 2 Alebrijes
Cellars Pavilion – Regina Moya: 4 Catrinas & Otto’s Ofrenda | Martha Martinez: Amor Ofrenda
Pearl Pkwy & Karnes Intersection – Mauro de la Tierra: 1 Alebrije
Shade Structure near Boiler House – Regina Moya: Tzompantli Wall (decorated skulls on ivy wall)
S. Karnes (near Pullman Market) – Mauro de la Tierra: 1 Alebrije | Chef Johnny Hernandez: 1 Calavera/Skull
Parkito (in front of Cured) – Mauro de la Tierra: 1 Alebrije | Consulado General de México en San Antonio: Community Ofrenda | Rincon de Alebrije: Children’s art activities hosted by the Consulado de México
Stable Hall Courtyard – Mauro de la Tierra: 1 Alebrije | Chef Johnny Hernandez: 1 Calavera/Skull
Pilot Building – Maria and Manola: Ofrenda | EfedeFroy: Pa’lante Mural | CAST Med / CAST Schools: Ofrenda (by Pearl Water Tank)
Botika Patio – Anthony Quintanilla: Community Altar Installation (three ofrendas inviting the public to hang photos of loved ones)
Karnes & Koehler Intersection – Chef Johnny Hernandez: 1 Calavera/Skull
8:00 PM — Visit San Antonio’s lit, decorated barges on view at the amphitheater
Large-Scale Public Art Installation:
In partnership with the Consulado General de México en San Antonio and the Department of Tourism for the State of Guanajuato, Mexico, witness the creation of a traditional Tapete de Aserrín (sawdust carpet) — an ephemeral artwork crafted live by a Guanajuato artist under the Shade Structure during the Farmers Market.
