Mariachi music lovers, rejoice! The 4th Annual National City Mariachi Festival & Competition returns to Pepper Park on Sunday, March 13. From 11am through 7pm, attendees can enjoy:

• Live music
• Food court
• Beverage Gardens for Adults 21+
• Pony Rides
• Carnival Games and Rides
• Arts and Crafts and more!

The best part? FREE admission!

To get to the Festival, riders are encouraged to take the UC San Diego Blue Line to the 24th Street Trolley Station for free shuttle service to and from the event site. With the Trolley, there's no parking or traffic hassles, and Trolleys run on a 15-minute frequency throughout the event - offering frequent, convenient service. Day Passes are $5 with a Compass Card, $7 without, or - download Trolley tickets straight to your phone with the free mTicket app. Day Passes on mTicket are $5.50, and you can get up to five passes per phone. Bonus: two kids 12 & under ride free with a paid adult fare (Saturdays & Sundays). 

To learn more about the festival, visit mariachifest.com.