# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Día de los Muertos Festival: A Celebration of Arts, Culture, and Life!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Dia de los Muertos Festival: A Celebration of Arts, Culture, and Life

Perkinson Center for the Arts and Education, Chester, VA
Saturday, October 24, 2026
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Registration Opens: July 1st **Please register**
Presented in partnership with the Latin Ballet of Virginia

FREE Admission | Family-Friendly | Costumes Encouraged!
*There is also a "Pay What You Can" ticket. Consider supporting the work of the The Perk and LBV with this ticket option.*

Join us for a joyful celebration of life, art, and culture at the annual Día de los Muertos Festival in Chester, Virginia! Hosted in partnership with the Latin Ballet of Virginia and the Perkinson Center for the Arts and Education, this vibrant community event honors the traditions of Día de los Muertos through live performances, music, dance, food, and hands-on art activities for all ages.

Festival Highlights:
11:30 AM – Opening Performance by the Latin Ballet of Virginia
Live performances every hour
Art-making stations, face painting, and crafts
Local vendors and cultural resources
Delicious food for purchase
Costumes welcome – come dressed in your Halloween best!

“Día de los Muertos is a time to celebrate life and honor the memory of our loved ones. We are proud to share this cultural tradition through dance, music, and community in partnership with the Perkinson Center,”

– Arianna Moore, Executive Director, Latin Ballet of Virginia

Bring the whole family and experience the magic of Día de los Muertos, a day of remembrance, color, creativity, and community!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chester/día-de-los-muertos-festival-a-celebration-of-arts-culture-and-life/200030329081138
- **Event Categories**: festivals, day-of-the-dead, art, fine-arts
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 136

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Chester
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 11810 Centre Street, Chester, VA, United States, Virginia 23831
- **lat**: 37.35806
- **long**: -77.44757
- **full address**: 11810 Centre Street, Chester, VA, United States, Virginia 23831

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Día de los Muertos Festival: A Celebration of Arts, Culture, and Life!
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/678d053d511b2e1347a42b849765bab6bb6a854aa0836e69c0630b3f39c3453a-rimg-w1200-h800-dc080808-gmir?v=1787621180

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Dia de los Muertos Festival: A Celebration of Arts, Culture, and Life! being held?
  - **A:** Dia de los Muertos Festival: A Celebration of Arts, Culture, and Life! takes place on Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 03:00 pm at 11810 Centre Street, Chester, VA, United States, Virginia 23831.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Dia de los Muertos Festival: A Celebration of Arts, Culture, and Life!?
  - **A:** Dia de los Muertos Festival: A Celebration of Arts, Culture, and Life! is organized by Perkinson Center for the Arts and Education.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Perkinson Center for the Arts and Education's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Perkinson Center for the Arts and Education a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Perkinson Center for the Arts and Education has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Dia de los Muertos Festival: A Celebration of Arts, Culture, and Life! is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 130+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

## Structured Data (JSON-LD)

```json
[
    {
        "@context": "https://schema.org",
        "@type": "Festival",
        "name": "Día de los Muertos Festival: A Celebration of Arts, Culture, and Life!",
        "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/678d053d511b2e1347a42b849765bab6bb6a854aa0836e69c0630b3f39c3453a-rimg-w1200-h800-dc080808-gmir?v=1787621180",
        "startDate": "2026-10-24T11:00:00-04:00",
        "endDate": "2026-10-24T15:00:00-04:00",
        "url": "https://allevents.in/chester/día-de-los-muertos-festival-a-celebration-of-arts-culture-and-life/200030329081138",
        "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled",
        "location": {
            "@type": "Place",
            "name": "11810 Centre Street, Chester, VA, United States, Virginia 23831",
            "address": {
                "@type": "PostalAddress",
                "streetAddress": "11800 Centre St, Chester, VA 23831-1781, United States",
                "addressLocality": "Chester",
                "addressRegion": "VA",
                "addressCountry": "US"
            },
            "geo": {
                "@type": "GeoCoordinates",
                "latitude": "37.35806",
                "longitude": "-77.44757"
            }
        },
        "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode",
        "description": "Dia de los Muertos Festival: A Celebration of Arts, Culture, and Life\n\nPerkinson Center for the Arts and Education, Chester, VA\nSaturday, October 24, 2026\n11:00 AM – 3:00 PM\nRegistration Opens: July 1st **Please register**\nPresented in partnership with the Latin Ballet of Virginia\n\nFREE Admission |",
        "organizer": [
            {
                "@type": "Organization",
                "name": "Perkinson Center for the Arts and Education",
                "url": "https://allevents.in/org/perkinson-center-for-the-arts-and-education/18665316"
            }
        ]
    }
]
```