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Page 1: Fiesta de Septiembre~ Saturday, September 5th 2015

Wickenburg Community Center 11:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.

27th Annual27th Annual

Saturday, September 5, 2015

Fiesta

Supplement to theSeptember 2, 2015

Cover Design: Juan C. Jiménez / The Wickenburg Sun

A Celebration of Wickenburg’s Hispanic Heritage

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Septiembrede

Wickenburg Community Center 11:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.

“Quienes fuimos, quienes somos,” Who we were and who we are.

Dedicated in Memory of: Martin Jaime, Clotilde Castro Mendoza, Illa Castro Sahlin, Julia Aja Echeverria, Placida (Frances) Daley Tapia, Viola Ohaco Anderson, Agustin “Augie”Hernandez, Jr., Joey Christapher

Sponsored by:

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The Wickenburg Chamber is pleased to produce this wonderful event celebrating Wickenburg’s Hispanic Heritage during National Hispanic Heritage Month. For over twenty five years the Fiesta has brought residents and visitors to our community who enjoy celebrating the pioneer Hispanic history of Wickenburg.

Over the years this heritage event has been recognized by the Arizona Festival & Events Association Aztec Awards, the Arizona Centennial Commission, as well as acclaimed awards and fund-ing from the Arizona Commission on the Arts, Arizona Office of Tourism, and the prestigious National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (GRAMMY Festival Outreach Program). All of these accolades bring with it promotion and recognition to Wickenburg and our Chamber organization.

Fiesta de Septiembre activities include featured entertainment, Pioneer Families Photo Exhibit, Kids Zona, arts & crafts mercado, food and drink booths, and many other special activities throughout the day.

In 2011, The Wickenburg Chamber printed a 160 page book titled: “Wickenburg Hispanic Pioneer Families- Nuestras Memorias”, a legacy publication of our photo collection. Copies will be for sale during the Fiesta and from Old Livery Mercantile, Ben’s Saddlery, Desert Caballeros Western Museum stores, and in the chamber office.

We have been very fortunate from the beginning to have cor-porate sponsors who help make it possible each year to bring this event to our community. We Salute: Arizona Public Service, Wickenburg Office and APS Regional, Desert Caballeros Western Museum, The Wickenburg Sun, Town of Wickenburg, PHI Air Evac Services, and The Arizona Office of Tourism.

Again this year we welcome Crescent Crown Distributing – Corona Beer as a major sponsor. And we thank Bashas’Store #55 for their contributions of ice for our Cantina.

“Muchas Gracias” to our “Compadres of Fiesta de Septiembre” which continues to grow each year through gener-ous contributions, and continues to play an important role in the success of this event.

Compadres donations to date: Gil & Susan Melendez in honor of Grandfather Joe T. Ocampo, John Lauterio in Memory of Juan Grijalva & Mercedes Macias Grijalva; Alfred & Judy Hershkowitz in memory of Allen & Caroline Macias Hershkowitz; Art & Julia (Macias) Brooks in memory of: Ramon & Canuta Macias, Manuel & Concepcion Macias, Shorty & Carmelita Macias; Bob & Wanda (Ivie) Vandehaar in memory of Gonzalez –Ivie familia, Sally & David Rubio in honor of Antonio & Antonia Grijalva; Joseph G. Garcia, Vivian Pomodor, George Garcia, in memory of Ygnacio Garcia & Pedro Grijalva Families; Daphne DeHart Zieder, Ron DeHart, Irene Dehart Franks in honor of Maria Anne Ortega DeHart & Ortega-Ocampo family; Linda Salazar in memory of Jesus & Francisca Ocampo Macias; Mike Garcia in memory of Richard “Macky” Garcia; Linda Villa in memory of Tiburcio Villa Family; Diane Garcia Alden in memory of Porfirio, Felipe, and Ygnacio Garcia family.

Thanks also to volunteers who assist in the activities leading up to and during the event: Natalie Olsen, Alex, Julie, Kyle, Morgan & Trever Macias, Art Brooks, Juan C. Jiménez, Gilbert & Tony Melendez, Town of Wickenburg; Community Services Staff, Community Center manager, Rose Oxberger, Southern Yavapai Search & Rescue, Duane Middleton, and chamber staff: Carol Wallace & Jacque Enloe. Today is a good time to reflect upon our past history and accomplishments and look forward to the future. Your generous contributions and interest in Fiesta de Septiembre will help continue the programs, exhibits, and quality of entertain-ment.

It is my pleasure to say “Bienvienidos” - Welcome to our 27th Annual Fiesta de Septiembre!

Julia Macias Brooks -Executive DirectorWickenburg Chamber of Commerce

Welcome to the 27th Annual Fiesta de Septiembre

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Saturday, September 5, 2015 • 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.Wickenburg Community Center • 160 N. Valentine Street • Historic District

Sponsored by: WICKENBURG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

27th ANNUAL FIESTA DE SEPTIEMBRE

PIONEER FAMILIES -PHOTO EXHIBIT – Banquet RoomBook Signing: “Nuestras Memorias” – Wickenburg Pioneer Hispanic Families Family History Clearing House & Message Board- Main AuditoriumKIDS ZONA – Banquet Room -11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Outdoors: ARTS/CRAFTS MERCADOFOOD BOOTHS, CERVEZA & MARGARITA CANTINA & MORE!

ENTERTAINMENT: Main Stage -Auditorium11:05 a.m. – 12:10 a.m. MARIACHI ALEGRE 11:25 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. GUACAMOLE CONTEST - North Patio12:15 p.m. – 1:40 p.m. BALLET FOLKLORICO DE SANTA MARIA 1:00 p.m. - 2:25 p.m. SALSA CONTEST –North Patio 2:05 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. BARRIO LATINO 2:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. VIVA MARGARITA CONTEST- North Patio 3:45 p.m. – 4:10 p.m. CONTEST AWARDS PRESENTATION 4:25 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. MARIACHI CORAZON DE PHOENIX 5:50 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. ANNOUNCEMENTS & ADIOS

Co-Sponsored in part by: ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY, CRESCENT CROWN DISTRIBUTING-CORONA-TECATE, COORS BEER, THE WICKENBURG SUN, APS REGIONAL DIVISION, DESERT CABALLEROS WESTERN MUSEUM, ARIZONA OFFICE OF TOURISM, TOWN OF WICKENBURG, PHI AIR MEDICAL AND COMPADRES OFFIESTA SEPTIEMBRE. For more information: The Chamber at (928)684-5479 www.wickenburgchamber.comwww.facebook.com/wickenburgfiesta

Reminder:

28th Annual Fiesta de Septiembre

www.wickenburgchamber.com 1-800-942-5242

September 3, 2015

EVENT SCHEDULE: ALL –DAY – 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

11th Annual Cowgirl Up!Exhibition & Sale

March 18 - May 8, 2016

Upcoming Exhibitions:

©2015 DCWM

Photo Courtesy of: Teodoro Ocampo and Mariana Rodriquez OcampoArizona Collection from ASU

L-R: Jesus Olea, Francisco Macias, Juan Grijalva & Clemente Macias

All Things Are Possible - The Inspired Life Work of Michael Naranjo

October 17, 2015 - February 28, 2016

Is it Western?: Desert Relations - Still Life Photographs by Wayne Norton

December 19th, 2015 - February 28, 2016

Stop by the Museum during Fiesta to try our new Spanish audio tour as well as a kids’ tour! Generously funded by Arizona Humanities and the Charles Redd Center for Western Studies

21 North Frontier Street • Wickenburg, AZ 85390 • 928-684-2272 • www.westernmuseum.org

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The Songs of the Mariachi are expressions of love, home and heart of the Mexican soul. And so is Fiesta de Septiembre in Wickenburg. This award winning annual event recogniz-ing Wickenburg’s Hispanic Heritage has continued to grow each year in size and cultural entertainment.

The Hospitality felt by local residents and visitors to the event each year is greeted with the same type of expressions. From the morning’s first “Buenos Dias” to the evening’s last serenade, you can see it in everything we do. Take a moment to read about our performers and note when they appear on state during the Fiesta. The Wickenburg Community Center is the event location, and an appropriate place to have a cel-ebration of our Hispanic heritage, for it is in this block which

once housed many of the early Hispanic families who helped pioneer this community.

All of the scheduled activities will take place at the commu-nity center from 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., consult the schedule elsewhere in this program for more information. During the day you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy the Mercado with arts & crafts, food and beverage and delicious Mexican food. Our volunteers will be roasting Hatch New Mexico green chili’s from 12noon – 4pm. The wonderful aroma of the chilies fills the air.

Indoors, you’ll find seating in the auditorium for the sched-uled performances by mariachi, folklorico groups, and music by one of Arizona’s premier Latin Bands- Barrio Latino.

Bienvenidos Amigos!

The Mariachi. Steeped in Mexican history, they are the musi-cal reflection of proud people. And while their roots are lost in time, their tradition lives on and grows stronger still. Share with us the pride that is felt by all Mexican – Americans in celebra-tion of their heritage, dignity and harmony. We applaud the Mariachi as the essence of all three. Que Viva El Mariachi!

Returning for their 9th year are Salvador Amador-guitarron, Sergio Mendoza-vihuela, Shawn Sotelo-violin, who make up the troupe called Mariachi Alegre. 2005 was the first time for the group to appear at the Fiesta, and much applause came their way. They will open the Fiesta this year on stage at 11:05 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.

Appearing for over 25 years on our stage is Mariachi Corazon de Phoenix, consisting of twelve musicians, playing both traditional instruments (violin, guitarra de golpe, trum-pet, guitarron, vihuela and arpa) and flutes. Most members of Mariachi Corazon de Phoenix have been together as part of other mariachis in the Southwest. Founded in 1992, the core members have been playing for a total of more than 100 years. Their performance is scheduled from 4:25 p.m. – 5:45 p.m., including interaction with the audience.

FIESTA ENTERTAINMENT – We applaud the Mariachi

It is the State of Jalisco with its beautiful capital of Guadalajara, where many mariachi musicians hone their musical talents before heading east to Mexico City, or north to border cities of Mexicali or Tijuana. If music is the universal language, then mariachi is its Latin accent.

Mariachi Alegre

Mariachi Corazon de

Phoenix

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The colorful dance troupe is under the direction of David Carrillo, and returns to Wickenburg for their 27th time!

Ballet Folklorico de Santa Maria is an award winning youth dance troupe from South Phoenix, celebrating their 33rd anni-versary this year. Students from all over the valley participate in numerous events all over Arizona and throughout the United States and overseas. The group performs traditional Mexican dances in colorful dress representing various states in Mexico. The dancers range in age from 7 to 19 years, and will delight the audience with their footwork and swirling color.

They will perform at 12:15 p.m. -1:40 p.m. For more information about contacting the troupe for entertainment, call (623) 332-4885.

Ballet Folklorico de Santa Maria

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The Desert Caballeros Western Museum will again display the exhibit from our collection of Hispanic Heritage Project Photographs gathered throughout the years by the Wickenburg Chamber. Original photographs are copied for the collection and then returned to the families. The exhibit features over 600 photographs, representing families such as: Macias, Garcia, Grijalva, Ocampo, Orosco, Villa, Saavedra, Campbell, Verdugo, Quesada, Ortega, Cordova, Rubio, Ramirez, Madril, Molina, Contreras, Rodriquez, Esquerra, Castro, Olea, Gonzales, Meza, Enriquez, Moralez, and many others.

Some of the exhibit photographs are courtesy of the Teodoro Ocampo and Mariana Rodriquez Ocampo Arizona Collection from ASU. Others have been reprinted for display from private collections made to the Chamber which then are copied and donated directly to the collection and housed at the Desert Caballeros Western Museum.

Wickenburg’s Hispanic HeritageProject Photographs on display

Making Memories – Latino ConnectionEach year, we look for additional family history, in stories

and photographs to include in the Fiesta de Septiembre exhibit and to keep in the collection housed at the Desert Caballeros Western Museum.

You may send us materials throughout the year, and we will copy the original documents and photographs and then return them to you.

Our next addition to the exhibit is to compile family tree his-tory, including the materials in a notebook for review during the Fiesta as well as constructing a tree with branches that visually “tell the Latino Connection” of our town.

The notebooks at this year’s Fiesta have been compiled by local families that share “cousins/primo-prima” with others. Take time to review the books, make a copy for your records, and be sure to send us your documents for filing in the history book of future Fiestas.

For information, call Julia Macias Brooks at (928) 684-5479 or email her at [email protected]. Materials may be sent to: Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce, Fiesta de Septiembre, 216 N. Frontier St., Wickenburg, AZ 85390.

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Inside the main auditorium, an area has been des-ignated as a message center and clearing house for “Family Tree” document-sharing. The Chamber has provided a printer and computer for use during the Fiesta. Bring photos to scan or information on your family such as written oral histories along with pho-tographs that may be copied and shared with others.

Message board and clearing house

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1. Las Señoras - Back row; Claudina Contreras, Carmen Warner, Aurora Deck; Front Row: Francisca S. Molina, Annie Contreras, Margaret Marquez and Aurora Macias at the 6M Ranch.

2. L-R} Keena Willis, Kami Willis FrerckGranddaughters of Claudina (Ortega) & Ramon ContrerasDaughters of Russell & Dena Willis

3. Maggie Garcia with children: Tillie and Macky 4. Susie Gallego and husband Harry Hershkowitz

5. Eugene Quesada

6. 1927 WHS Graduate Marcella Ocampo

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5Fiesta de Septiembre has a special program designed spe-

cifically for the young ones: “Es una fiesta por los ninos” – a party for the children.

Children of all ages are invited to join in a host of fun-filled activities. Experience the Hispanic fiesta tradition at its best -- with games, stories and crafts.

The roots of these activities can be traced as far back as Colonial New Spain. These traditions and more were brought north into the present-day American Southwest by Hispanic pioneers, including those who settled in and around Wickenburg. This program is sponsored by the Desert Caballeros Western Museum and held in the ban-quet room from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sponsored by the Desert Caballeros Western Museum

KIDZ ZONA

1. Frank Lauterio and Frank Ferra

2. Senora Isabelle (Grijalva) Cordova

3. Ysidor Olea and daughter Patsy

4. David Rubio, George Garcia, Frank Chavez,

John Alegria

5. Sisters: Ersie Macias Randolph and Nadine Macias

Champlin sit with their cousin Leonard Franklin

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Siblings: Neal Castro, Patricia Alexander, Illa Albrecht, Carmelita Macias

Ray Villa & son John Sapwell

Ralph & Ginny (Grijalva) Parra

Hermanitos: Ellen, Fermin & Rachel Echeverria

Tiburcio Villa

Porfirio Garcia

Delfina Altamirano, husband Jose Contreras and daughter Mercedes 1908

Jesus Madril

Maria Ortega Dehart and daughters Daphne and Kimberly

Albert and Emma Verdugo

Manuel Macias and Grandson Alex

Coney Orosco

Joe Ocampo & Carmen Romero

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El Ranchero Mexican Food Quesadilla (cheese), Tacos & BurritosFry Bread Inc. Fry Bread, Churro’s, tea & lemonadeAll Fun Ices Italian IcesHatch Chilies Roasted Hatch Chilies Cantina Cerveza & Margaritas

Arts & Crafts

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The outdoor Mercado is located on the north side of the Wickenburg Community Center, a wide variety of arts & crafts, food and beverages will be offered. El Ranchero Restaurant will have Mexican food for sale, and Fry Bread Inc, will feature fry bread, churros & drinks, All Fun Concessions – Italian Ices. In the Mercado area you’ll find: handmade jewelry and gifts; clothing, marketing materials and more. Juan Carlos Jimenez will again play a variety of authentic Mexican songs with his Bomba Musical disc jockey services throughout the day.

The Chamber will have a Margarita & Cerveza Cantina open from 11am – 5:30 pm.

Inside the Community Center - The Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce booth inside the commu-nity center will have local information, chamber logo merchandise, and the Wickenburg Hispanic Pioneer Families book.

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Guacamole Contest: 11:15-11:45 a.m.

Salsa Contest: 1-2 p.m.

Margarita Contest: 2:30-3:45 p.m.

One of the most romantic and beautiful Mexican tradi-tions is the Mananitas (morn-ing songs) together with the serenata (evening song) they complement and surround the sleeping hours of a loved woman.

The Mananitas are so named because of their being sung at daybreak as an expression of the love, respect, and admiration that men have for their Mexican sweethearts, wives or moth-ers. The husband, suitor or son presents his concerts from a nearby balcony. He sings the songs he knows to

HOLY GUACAMOLE

CONTEST!!

be the favorites of the honored lady. Generally, he is accom-panied by a group of friends and musicians to add melodies and harmonies to the occa-

sion. The term Mananitas is also given to the music played between 7 am – 9 am in the public gardens, particularly where a fair is taking place.

A specifically noted example is the Mananitas celebrated in the gardens of San Marcos in Agua Calientes during their annual Fiesta.

(same graphic)

For the 6th year we offer a guacamole contest where contestants make their best recipe and compete for the Best Guacamole Plaque. The public tasting part is from 11:25am -12:15am. Judges will determine who wins the trophy.

‘LAS MANANITAS’-- A romantic tradition

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One of the most popu-lar events at Wickenburg’s Fiesta Septiembre is the Salsa Contest, and this year’s 23rd annual contest will bring out some of the best contestants around. The contestants will make their salsa on site, and it will be judged in categories that include Best Presentation, Most Unique, Hottest, and Best Over-All.

The Best Salsa Over-All will receive a cash prize of $50.00. Contestants will also have a public salsa tasting from 1:00 p.m. – 2:25 p.m., with voting for the People’s Choice Award. The Salsa Contest is under the direc-tion of Jacque Enloe Miller.

SALSA CONTEST

-- MUY CALIENTE!!

VIVA LA MARGARITA!! named…….Margarita.

This year’s 15th Annual “Viva Margarita Contest” has attracted contestants who will compete in two categories: Traditional Margarita on the rocks or blended, and the Exotic Margarita. Public tasting will determine the People’s Choice Award again this year. Tequila the genu-ine article is made only in Mexico is distilled from the fermented juice of the steamed hearts of blue aga-

ves – a distant relative of the lily. Reposado or “rested” tequilas have spent a mini-mum of two months to one year in oak barrels, while anejo tequilas have been aged in oak barrels for a year or more.

The contest will take place on the north patio from 2:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. The public must be of age to go through the line One Time, with a wrist band displayed. ID’s will be checked.

Frozen or on the rocks, with or without salt, and in more colors than a veri-table desert sunset, ice-cold margaritas reign supreme. The origin of this famed cocktail serves as the sub-ject of much debate, with folks from Mexico, Texas, and California all claiming its invention. Most agree that the original cool quaff came onto the scene some-time in the 1930s, and many versions of the legend fea-ture a beautiful woman

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1. Joe and Minnie Garcia

2. Barry and Theresa (Garcia) McMillan

3. Garcia Family in the Garcia Little Red School House – 2014

Joe, Frank Michael, William and Daniel Garcia

4. Comadres: Lisa Miller Owens and Debbie Macias Griffiths

5. John Alegria, Sr., John Roe Alegria, Scottie Alegria,

Kathy Kensinger, Stevie Alegriav1

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1. L – R Elodia “Inky” Jaime, Linda

Villa, Rick Gould

2. James Venegas Sr. & son Jim

3. L-R Vivian Garcia Pomodor with

father Joe and cousins

Christine Garcia Mooney, Diane

Garcia Alden

4. Francisca Maldonado Franklin and

Grandchildren

5. Mary (Verdugo) Garcia

6. Esther Garcia

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