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Celebrate Life and Community at the Moab Valley Multicultural Center’s 16th annual Day of the Dead Festival

Sunday, November 1, 2026 | 1:00–5:00 PM | Moab Valley Multicultural Center

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Moab, UT — The Moab Valley Multicultural Center (MVMC) invites the community to remember their loved ones and celebrate community at the 16th annual Day of the Dead Festival on Sunday, November 1, 2025 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Center, located at 156 North 100 Westin Moab.

This beloved annual tradition transforms the MVMC courtyard into a vibrant space filled with art and community spirit. The festival will feature live mariachi music from Mariachi Sol de Jalisco, traditional Mexican food, cultural exhibits, face painting, free kids activities, and traditional ofrendas (altars) honoring those who have passed. MVMC also provides a community altar for any attendee to light a candle in remembrance of someone. The current U.S. national champions in Cueca, a South American folk dance, will also be performing at 2:00pm.

“Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos, is a beautiful celebration with ancient traditions,” says Rhiana Medina, Executive Director of MVMC. “The collective grief and joy is incredibly powerful to witness each year.”

Thanks to generous donations from local businesses, admission is free, with food for sale and donations encouraged to support the Multicultural Center’s ongoing community outreach which includes the county’s largest food pantry, homeless services, legal aid, youth outreach, and language access.

For more information, visit www.moabmc.org or contact MVMC at (435) 259-5444 ormoabmulticultural@gmail.com.

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Soup Bowl Fundraiser and Ceramics Silent Auction

Each year the Clay Artisans of Moab (CLAM) choose a charity to benefit from their wildly popular community dinner featuring bread, dessert, and delicious soup served in unique glazed pottery bowls made by local CLAM artists. Additional original pottery also on display for silent auction! Join your friends and neighbors for an evening of food, fun, and community.

We strongly encourage you to purchase your tickets for this popular event in advance. Ticket purchasing options:

MVMC website: Online tickets include a credit card surcharge so 100% of the benefits will go to the MVMC. 

MVMC Office: Located at 156 N 100 W, you may bring cash, check, or credit card.

Day of the event: Walk up sales available via cash, check, or credit card while supplies last. 

Online tickets will include a credit card surcharge so 100% of the benefits will go to the MVMC. Alternatively, you may bring cash or check to the office located at 156 N 100 W.

Please no smoking or pets on the premises. 

Event Information

Event Date Sep 16, 2022 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Individual Price $25 adults/$10 children
Location Moab Valley Multicultural Center

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