Wisconsin's Mexican Fiesta 2023 Celebrates 50th Anniversary In Milwaukee

The largest Midwest three-day Mexican Fiesta in late August is celebrating its 50th Anniversary at the Summerfest grounds.

By H. Nelson Goodson

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

June 11, 2023

Milwaukee. Wisconsin - On Saturday, June 10, 2023, the Viva MKE outdoor marketplace took place at the Mexican Fiesta (WHSF) office, at the 2900 block of S. 20 Street parking lot in Milwaukee. Music, vendors, artists, food and live entertainment was provided. 

This year, Mexican Fiesta 2023 is celebrating its 50th Anniversary of Mexican cultural tradition, music, indigenous and traditional folkloric dancers, artisan crafts and item assortments from Mexico, food and etc.

The Wisconsin Hispanic Scholarship Foundation, Inc. (WHSF) sponsors the three-day Mexican Fiesta at the Summerfest grounds (Henry Maier Festival Park and Grounds) at the lakefront.

This August 2023, performing at Mexican Fiesta 2023 are Marcos Orozco from San Antonio, Texas who is a Tejano Music Award and a Latin Grammy Award Winner, Rey Ruiz (Salsero), Gerardo Coronel, Ezequiel Peña, Aida Cuevas and others will be featured at the three-day Mexican Fiesta music venue at Summerfest on August 25, 26, 27, 2023.

Confirmed entertainment at Mexican Fiesta 2023

Friday, August 25, 2023

• Rey Ruiz

• Los Dorados

• Solitarios

• Sunny Sauceda

• Gerardo Coronel

Saturday, August 26, 2023

• Alex Fernández 

• Palomo

• Ezequiel Peña

• Luckyjoe

• Marcos Orozco

• Lone Star Nights Tour 2023 (Stefani Montiels)

• Sunny Sauceda 

Sunday, August 27, 2023

• Lone Stars Night Tour 2023 (Stefani Montiels)

• Aida Cuevas

• Trakalosa de Monterey 

Concert at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater 

Thursday, August 24, 2023

Los Bukis

The current WHSF Board of Directors are;

Ruben Burgos

President

Antonio Guajardo Jr.

1st Vice-president 

Ricardo Ruiz

2nd Vice-president 

Ernesto Baca

Treasurer

Diana Moreno

Secretary 

Raymon Balcazo

Board Member 

Marina Croft

Board Member

Ivan Gamboa

Board Member

Julio Guix

Board Member 

Lupe Martinez 

Board Member

Tamara Olivas

Board Member 

Azael Ruiz

Board Member 

Woody Welch

Board Member 

Honory Members

Oscar Cervera 

Member 

Jason Hyland

Member 

Teresa E. Mercado 

Executive Director 

Public information:

990's IRS filing tax forms from 2001 to 2021 for Wisconsin Hispanic Scholarship Foundation https://tinyurl.com/4x6h53mn