Cinco de Mayo Celebration

The Brownwood 2018 Cinco de Mayo Celebration will take place on Friday, May 4th from 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. on Center Avenue in downtown Brownwood. This is the Art Council's third year to host the event. There were over 2,500 visitors the first year and over 4,000 last year. We are expecting over 5,000 guests this year.

The outdoor fiesta will include food and craft vendors, an area for dancing, free games, piñatas, activities for children, and several contests for adults. This year, there will also be an art exhibit in The Vault.
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Free performances in the Lyric Theater will feature Austin's Mariachi Los Toros and San Antonio's Guadalupe Dance Company. There will also be live performances by Art.Music.People in Pat Coursey Park and demonstrations in the streets by several local organizations, including the Matachines de Sta. María Reina de la Paz.
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    Children's Activity Application

    For your help, you will receive two (2) tree t-shirts. Please indicate the sizes you would like to have.
    For questions, please call or text Dean Kiesling at 325-998-3081.

    In-Kind Donation Form

    Window Decorating Contest

    • The 2018 Cinco de Mayo Celebration will include the following streets:
      • ​​​E Baker - from Fisk Ave to Center Ave
      • ​Center Ave - from E Baker to E Chandler
      • ​E Chandler - from Center Ave to Fisk Ave
    • Businesses must be located within the boundaries of the event.
    • A 3-member judging panel will evaluate the windows for creativity, craftsmanship, and relevance to the Cinco de Mayo theme.
    • Prizes:
      • ​​​​​​1st Place:  1-night stay for two at Star of Texas Bed & Breakfast
      • ​2nd Place:  One round of golf for two at the Brownwood Country Club
      • 3rd Place:  $25 gift certificate to Los Cazadores Mexican Restaurant
    • Windows must be decorated by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 4th.
    • Judging will begin at 5:00 p.m. Winners will be announced at 9:00 p.m.

    Amateur Homemade Salsa Contest

    • Contestants must not be an employee of a restaurant, food truck, bar, or salsa company.
    • All salsa must be homemade.
    • Contestants must supply a minimum of one pint of salsa.
    • A numbered container will be provided for each entry. There will be a limit of two (2) entries per contestant.
    • Salsa will be judged on appearance, taste, and texture.
    • First, second, and third place winners will receive prizes.
    • Entries must be delivered to Tr3s Leches Bakery (201 E Baker)
      ​by 7:00 p.m. on Friday, May 4th.
    • Judging will begin at 7:30 p.m. Winners will be announced at 9:00 p.m.

    Professional Homemade Salsa Contest

    • Contestants must be a restaurant, food truck, or licensed food seller.
    • All salsa must be homemade.
    • Contestants must supply a minimum of one gallon of salsa.
    • A numbered container will be provided for each entry.
      There will be a limit of one (1) entry per contestant.
    • Salsa will be voted on by the general public.
    • First, second, and third place winners will receive prizes.
    • ​Entries must be delivered to Tr3s Leches Bakery (201 E Baker)
      ​by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 4th.
    • Voting will begin at 5:30 p.m. Winners will be announced at 9:00 p.m.​

Jalapeño Eating Contest

  • Contestants must be at least 18 years old.
  • Each contestant will receive a plate of fresh jalapeño peppers.
  • Contestants may only eat one pepper during the first minute.
  • Contestants will then have two (2) minutes to eat as many peppers as possible, one pepper at a time.
  • Peppers must be eaten down to within 1/8 inch of the cap to be counted.
  • Contestants will not be allowed any other foods or beverages during the contest.
  • Contestants will be disqualified if they are unable to keep the peppers down.
  • Contestants cannot coat the inside of their mouths with any kind of protective coating.
    Anyone caught doing so will be disqualified.
  • The contestant with the most stems on their plate after time has been called will be the winner. Contestants will be allowed to finish any pepper remaining in their mouths when time is called.
  • Should there be a tie, contestants will be given additional peppers and one (1) more minute of time.
  • First, second, and third place winners will receive prizes.
  • ​Entry forms must be completed at the Information Table next to the Lyric Theatre by 8:30 p.m.
    ​There will be a maximum of six (6) contestants.
  • The contest will begin at 9:00.

Forms and Applications

Vendor Application
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Entertainment Sponsor Form
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Sponsor Form
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Amateur Salsa Contest
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Professional Salsa Contest
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Window Decorating Contest
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