Viva la Vida!
Royal Oak Farmers Market.
A Celebration for Dia de Muertos
October 24, 2025.
The Largest Community-Built Day of the Dead Ofrenda in Metro Detroit!
We’re thrilled to invite you to be part of something truly extraordinary — an event that blends art, culture, community, and celebration like never before!
We’re building more than altars — we’re building community, legacy, and a once-in-a-lifetime experience for the community.
This isn’t just a festival — it’s a living tribute. A joyful, heart-filled cultural celebration that will bring together passionate minds from education, theatre, performance, social groups, and the visual arts to honor our ancestors and embrace traditions that connect us all.
10am-3pm
Build Your Ofrenda
(Shoebox Size)
Create a miniature Day of the Dead altar in a shoebox! Bring photos, mini objects, and your creativity to honor loved ones with this hands-on, personal workshop.
10am-3pm
Catrina Make up classes
Learn the art of traditional Catrina makeup! Our expert artists will guide you through step-by-step techniques to achieve a stunning and respectful look.
10am - 3pm 6pm-8pm
Holistic services
Recharge your spirit with holistic offerings like limpia, purchase copal, get aromatherapy, and more. A space to reconnect with your inner self.
12-8pm Food Trucks
Enjoy some of the best Mexican food in Metro Detroit and learn about our favorite restaurants.
3pm-8pm Best Ofrenda
Community vote.
Showcase your altar-building skills! Enter your ofrenda for a chance to win an unforgettable trip to Mexico. Celebrate your creativity and culture!
4pm Movie Coco Projection
Enjoy a special outdoor screening of a Day of the Dead-themed film. Dress up, grab a snack, and get your face painted in the atmosphere.
4pm - 6pm
Chocolate & Mole tasting
Savor the rich flavors of traditional Mexican chocolate and mole. Discover their deep cultural roots through every bite with 3 types of mole and 3 types of chocolate
4pm-5pm Face painting
No time to put on the catrina look? No worries our artist are taking appointments to create the perfect look for you.
12-9 pm Mercadito
Enjoy the shopping from local vendors and traditional artist
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5-6pm Mezcal Tasting
Explore the bold world of mezcal with guided tastings. Learn about its origins, distillation, and regional varieties while sampling this iconic spirit.
5-6 pm Catrina Parade
Join the colorful, music-filled Day of the Dead parade! Walk in honor of ancestors, dressed in your finest calavera or Catrina attire through Downtown Royal Oak
7pm-9pm
Catrina contest - Music
Winner announce
Strut your stuff in your most elegant Catrina outfit! Compete for the crown — and a grand prize trip to Mexico for the winner.
Get Involve!
Be part of a historic event celebrating life, legacy, and cultural pride — while connecting with thousands of families, artists, educators, and cultural leaders.
✅ Promote your brand at a joyful, high-traffic community event
✅ Align with cultural heritage, diversity, and the arts
✅ Support educational workshops and artist platforms
✅ Help send volunteers to Mexico on a 2026 cultural exchange
✅ Receive a 7-day trip to Mexico as a thank-you!
Sponsorship Perks May Include:
🎯 Logo on stage banners, programs & social media
🛍️ Vendor/activation space at the festival
🎤 VIP access + speaking opportunities
📸 Press and media recognition
🏪 Optional altar installation in your venue
Custom sponsorship packages available to fit your goals!