Cinco de Mayo Festival 2026

The Shafter Chamber of Commerce Cinco de Mayo Committee invites the community to come out and enjoy our Cinco de Mayo festivities,  Saturday,  May 2, 2026!

 Ballet Folklorico Huaztecalli is a local group filled with passionate and dedicated dancers united by love for the art of dance. We enjoy sharing traditional Mexican folk dancing throughout our community. Founded in 1994 by Jerry Fierro. Our team is made up of kids, youth, and adults. Who offer a variety of heritage folkloric dances.  

Moonlighterz are a 5-member all genre band from Bakersfield, California. Juan Castilleja is the lead singer, rhythm guitar player, and percussionist. Alberto Aguilar sings and plays lead guitar.  Julian Castilleja sings and is the bass guitar player. Lee Ellis is a singer, keyboard player and guitarist .  Ernesto Aguilar sings, is a drummer, and percussionist.

The band had a common interest growing up listening to Beatles, James Brown, Fito Olivares, Santana and many more. The Moonlighterz met through family and friends growing up. Their unique style of entertainment fuses all genres such as Latin, Funk, Country, Rock, Oldies and much more. They have surprising set changes that will make you want to get off your chair and on to the dance floor.

Moonlighterz has opened up for legends such as Malo, Pescado, Lalo Mora, Cardenales, and many more iconic bands.  To find out more about the Moonlighterz and their upcoming venues, visit

www.facebook.com/moonlighterzband

Thank you to our volunteers and the City of Shafter.  A special thanks to our Sponsors for making this event possible. Sponsor donations help the Shafter Cinco de Mayo Committee, award annual Scholarships to deserving Shafter High students and support school organizations.