Pearland International Festival

From Pearland International Festival Website:

Pearland, TX, -- Pearland Announces Second International Festival 2014 Celebrating Mexico

Travel the world at the Second Pearland International Festival, set for Saturday, September 13, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Pearland's Independence Park, located at 3919 Liberty Drive. Tastes and sounds from around the world include; Asian, Middle Eastern, Latin American, European, Caribbean and African cultures. This year, Mexico and its rich heritage of music, food and culture will be spotlighted; featuring live music performances by mariachi groups from across Houston and beyond as they compete and battle on stage for cash prizes before a panel of distinguished judges. iFest with its vast array of beers, foodie trucks, fine arts and culture and of course Grito Mexicano (Mexican scream) challenge for cash prizes, which is part of the Mexican culture .

Because we believe in the vital role of arts and culture in our society, we at Pearland Cultural and Fine Arts are dedicated to providing scholarships for students to realize their creative potential and contributing to the cultural enrichment of a global society. Our mission and strategic goals are focused on making the arts a vital, visible, accessible, innovative, and integral part of the intellectual and cultural life in Pearland through a Festival inspired by rich culture to celebrate heritage, food, music and festivities.