Cinco de Mayo 2012 in the Inland Empire & Southern California

Cinco de Mayo weekend in the Inland Empire will have plenty of ways to celebrate Mexican heritage and pride.

Willie BarcenaPechanga in Temecula

Two Theater headliners, Polo Polo and El Puma perform Friday and Sunday, respectively, and a big Cinco De Mayo Fiesta will be held in the Ballroom on Saturday. Hispanic comics in the Comedy Club, tons of free entertainment on the casino floor, at the Round Bar and in the Cabaret, dining and drink specials and, of course, casino promotions will happen all weekend long.

IE Foodie Weekend at the Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario

  • IE Dixie Salsa BBQ Competition – Saturday, May 5, 2012 (Cinco de Mayo)
  • IE Food Truck Fest – Sunday, May, 6, 2012

OC Beer Festival

Just over the hill from Corona in Silverado, expect big crowds and plenty of breweries, though you should pack your own water as they won’t be providing you with any. Check out our full article!

Brew at the Zoo – Palm Desert

Animals, plants, food and beer! How cool is that?

Other Events

  • Oak Mountain Winery in Temecula- May 5, 2012, 6 P.M. until 9 P.M. – $40 per person. / $35 wine club members, includes taco bar, rice, beans, chips, salsa, two glasses of wine or wine margaritas, live music by Buzz Campbell.
  • Big Bear: Cinco de Mayo at Meadow Park Swim Beach Saturday, May 5th, 2012 from 11 a.m. ’til 5 p.m. Food from El Pollo Loco. Music from legendary 60’s  group Cannibal and the Headhunters, Slick City and Cold Duck. Kids under 12 are free. Admission is $20. Bring chairs and blankets.

Know of some other cool events? Let us know!

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