The 2025 Chicharra Festival

Date and time

Saturday 17 of May of 2025 12:00 PM CST

Location

Barrio Mágico de Xcalachén

Free event

This May 17, head to the heart of the Xcalachén neighborhood in Mérida for the 2025 Chicharra Festival.

A day to savor the best of local street food: crispy chicharra straight from the pot, warm tortillas, spicy salsa, and all the flavor only the barrio can serve.

There’ll be music, a great vibe, and plenty of reasons to stay until the very last bite. Come hungry... and ready for a good time.

Abouth the organizer

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