Mission San Juan Capistrano, with the generous support of the Thomas J. and Erma Jean Tracy Family Foundation, is proud to present the Annual Battle of the Mariachis Festival.

This exciting day featured live music performances by mariachi groups from across Southern California and beyond as they competed on stage for cash prizes before a panel of distinguished judges.

Festival highlights also included: ringing of the historic Mission bells, a special performance of the National Anthem and gourmet Mexican food vendors.

Part of the Imagination Celebration, an annual spring festival of the arts for children, teenagers and families presented by Arts Orange County and the Orange County Department of Education.