Region Mariachi Contest
Region Mariachi Contest Information
| Region Name | Regions | Site | Date | Contest Chair |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hill Country | 11,12,18,26,29,32 | TBD | TBD | Rey Meza |
| Coastal Bend | 9,10,13,14,17,19,23,27,33 | TBD | TBD | Bill Cason |
| North Texas | 2,3,4,5,8,20,21,24,25,30,31 | TBD | TBD | Steve Musser |
| Rio Grande Valley | 15,28 | TBD | TBD | Ruben Adame |
| West Texas | 1,6,7,16,22 | TBD | TBD | Bruce Beach |
Region Contest Completion Deadline: Saturday, February 7, 2026
State Mariachi Festival
Seguin HS Performing Arts Center: Seguin
State Mariachi Festival Information
Participating schools will receive final festival details upon registering for the event.
Schedule
2026 Festival: February 19, 20, 21
Session 1: Thursday, February 19 (afternoon/evening)
Session 2: Friday, February 20 (afternoon/evening)
Session 3: Saturday, February 21 (morning/afternoon)
Session 4: Saturday, February 21 (afternoon/evening)
Performance schedules will be posted here approximately 10 days prior to the event, after all groups have qualified.
1A/2A/3A/4A schools will perform by conference in Session 1.
5A/6A schools will perform in Session 2, 3, or 4. Each school will request a day/session when completing the state festival registration. If demand for a particular day/session exceeds availability groups will be selected based on random draw. Additionally, all groups will be scheduled by conference within each session.
Admission
Ages 3 and up: $15.00 + fees, per person per session
Ages 2 and under: no admission charge
Tickets Available beginning Monday, February 16. Online Only : NO CASH SALES
Spectators must have a paid admission for each session. All sales are final.
Photography
Jolesch Enterprises has contracted with UIL to provide photography for the festival. To access the Jolesch Enterprises site for photos of the festival, please click here.
Live Stream
The National Association of State High School Associations (NFHS) Network has contracted with UIL to provide live streaming for the event. To access the NFHS Network, please click here.
Adjudicators
TBD
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