November 2 | Thursday
Opening Night of the Festival
Gala Event
6:00pm - 10:00pm
Horticulture Building at Lansdowne Park
Pre-event
Attire is "Black Tie" / "Cocktail Dress" / "Business Cocktail" / Elegant Costume
Themed Costumes and Makeup encouraged but not required
This is an elegant evening Gala
Gala Ticket is required for entry
6:00 pm
Doors Open
Greet a Live Catrina in Costume
Gastronomic Salon Opens
Welcome Drink availability begins
Complimentary Make-up Artist: Day of the Dead themed face painting (first come first served basis)
Silent Auction Open for Live Viewing: In support of Queensway Carleton Hospital
6:30 pm
Vocal Performance by Dayan Salazar
Welcome Message
Opening by Mexican Ambassador, Carlos Manuel Joaquin Gonzalez
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Address by Shannon Gorman, President & CEO of Queensway Carleton Hospital
7:00 pm
Guided Altar Tour with the Mexican Embassy
7:30 pm
Firmata Duo Musical Performance Begins: Classical Violin & Guitar
8:00 pm
Folkloric Dance Performance
9:00 pm
Musical Performance Concludes
9:30 pm
Silent Auction (Phase #1) Closes - pieces to be claimed at the Gala
10:00 pm
Evening events conclude
November 3 | Friday
Opening Night of Art Exhibition
Artist Meet & Greet Event
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Horticulture Building at Lansdowne Park
Pre-event
General Admission Ticket is required for entry, or a Festival Pass, or a Gala Ticket can also be used
Attire is "Smart Casual" OR "Day of the Dead Costume"
6:00 pm
Doors Open - Meet & Greet with Artists begins
Art Exhibition begins with over 55 professional fine artists (view exhibitor list)
First viewing and priority access to artworks at the Exhibition
Bar opens for services
Silent Auction (Phase #2) Opens: in support of Queensway Carleton Hospital
6:00 pm
WORKSHOP - Sugar Skull Earrings with Luz Navarrete (2 hours)
7:30 pm
Altar Lighting - Authentic Cultural Altar to honour women in art: Emily Carr and Frida Kahlo
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Guided Tour of the Altar with Mexican Embassy
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Meet a Live Catrina in Day of the Dead Costume
8:30 pm
"Best in Show" Award Presented by the Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG)
9:00 pm
Evening events conclude
November 4 | Saturday
Extended Hours
Art Exhibition
11:00am - 8:00pm
Horticulture Building at Lansdowne Park
Pre-event
General Admission Ticket is required for entry, or a Festival Pass, or a Gala Ticket can also be used
11:00 am
Doors Open - Art Exhibition begins
with over 55 professional fine artists (view exhibitor list)
12:00 pm
WORKSHOP - Floral Halo Crown with Isabel de la Rosa​
1:30 pm
Guided Tour of the Altar with Mexican Embassy
3:00 pm
"Free After 3" Admission Begins
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FEATURE - Themed Face Painting by Marlene Rios (starting at $15)
5:00 pm
SEMINAR - “Mediumship & Connecting with Your Ancestors” with Candice Arseneau
6:00 pm
SHOW - "Coco's Day of the Dead Dances" by Viva Mexico Dance group
6:30 pm
Guided Tour of the Altar with Mexican Embassy
7:30 pm
Silent Auction (Phase 2) Closes - pieces to be claimed in person at the event
8:00 pm
Evening events conclude
November 5 | Sunday
Final Day
10:00am - 4:00pm
Horticulture Building at Lansdowne Park
Art Exhibition
Pre-event
General Admission Ticket is required for entry, or a Festival Pass, or a Gala Ticket can also be used
10:00 am
Doors Open
Art Exhibition begins with over 55 professional fine artists (view exhibitor list)
1:30 pm
Guided Tour of the Altar with Mexican Embassy
2:00 pm
WORKSHOP - Day of the Dead Themed Collage Making with Dulce Tapp
3:00 pm
"Free After 3" Admission Begins
4:00 pm
Event concludes