Latino Entertainment at the Fair

scHeDule featureD artist: lorenzo Mendez wednesday-friday: 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. The featured artist for the Latino Stage and closing the Main Stage on Saturday The featured artist for the Latino Stage and closing the Main Stage on Saturday saturday: 12:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. night is Lorenzo Mendez. Born on December 15, 1986 in Pittsburgh, Lorenzo was night is Lorenzo Mendez. Born on December 15, 1986 in Pittsburgh, Lorenzo was We are pleased to announce that the Latino Entertainment / Carnival inspired by the “Tigers of the North” (Los Tigres Del Norte) as a child. With the support of his parents, he was able to study singing and began his career as a inspired by the “Tigers of the North” (Los Tigres Del Norte) as a child. With the support of his parents, he was able to study singing and began his career as a Stage is returning to the Fair, bigger singer and songwriter at the age of seven. singer and songwriter at the age of seven. and better than before, after its fi rst run As his talents grew, he participated in several musical events such as the As his talents grew, he participated in several musical events such as the in 2019. The stage will feature a wide “Mariachi Festival” where he was the winner. He also appeared in “Gigantes de “Mariachi Festival” where he was the winner. He also appeared in “Gigantes de variety of Spanish genres, including la Mañana” where he was crowned the winner; one of his prizes was to have a la Mañana” where he was crowned the winner; one of his prizes was to have a Spanish Rock, Banda, Norteño, Cumbia, record contract with Univision! From there, Lorenzo had incredible luck, winning record contract with Univision! From there, Lorenzo had incredible luck, winning Tropical, Mariachi, Latin DJ music, dance the lottery twice and then becoming the father of Vicky Mendez. the lottery twice and then becoming the father of Vicky Mendez. crews, and artists such as imitators and When Lorenzo was about to release his fi rst album as a soloist in 2010, he was When Lorenzo was about to release his fi rst album as a soloist in 2010, he was clowns. Some of the local and visiting invited to participate as a singer of the Original Band El Limón (Banda La Original invited to participate as a singer of the Original Band El Limón (Banda La Original Mexican bands who are coming to share El Limon), to which he went on to belong for more than 11 years. Mendez has El Limon), to which he went on to belong for more than 11 years. Mendez has their talents are Grupo Leve, Grupo reaped a lot of successes. The fi rst song he performed with the band was “Di reaped a lot of successes. The fi rst song he performed with the band was “Di Los De La Sierra, Banda La Potente S, Que Volveras” (Say you will come back); which remained at the top of the music Que Volveras” (Say you will come back); which remained at the top of the music Azetatos Rock Band, Payasito Benny charts for an extended period of time. From that time, fans of the genre began charts for an extended period of time. From that time, fans of the genre began Show, DJ Plaga, DJ Frank, Mariachi MV, knowing who Lorenzo Mendez was, and he went on to win two Latin Grammys. knowing who Lorenzo Mendez was, and he went on to win two Latin Grammys. Mount Vernon Folkloric, Jose Rangel y Among his many achievements, he has collaborated with famous artists such as Among his many achievements, he has collaborated with famous artists such as Su Nueva Alianza, Impacto Latino Dance Leo Dan, Edith Marquez, Rio Roma, Kalimba, and Voice to Voice. Leo Dan, Edith Marquez, Rio Roma, Kalimba, and Voice to Voice. Crew, among others. After separating from his old band, Mendez decided to start a career as a After separating from his old band, Mendez decided to start a career as a

The owner of Marketing & Concerts, soloist with the song “Imperfectly perfect.” Imperfectly Perfect was well soloist with the song “Imperfectly perfect.” Imperfectly Perfect was well Adriana Suarez, who brings Latino acts received within mainstream music platforms. Today, Lorenzo still has the received within mainstream music platforms. Today, Lorenzo still has the to fairs and casinos, and who will be respect of the music industry as a composer and interpreter. This year, respect of the music industry as a composer and interpreter. This year, the stage manager of the Carnival he is releasing several musical themes that you will soon be able to he is releasing several musical themes that you will soon be able to stage shared “we are a great impact enjoy on digital platforms. enjoy on digital platforms. here in the community. We want to make a difference too, that’s why we’re doing this. Our performers want to expose their talents to a wider American audience; I think it’s important to share the different kinds of music that represent all members of our community. We are uniting as a community; not only as Latinos but different cultures in general, so we can grow this community fair together. Having a space for Spanish music has been a challenge and I am very happy that we now have our own 4-day Latin Stage to share music in Spanish. The Latin Stage is placed well at Opening the stage for Lorenzo is the Mount vernon high school Mariachi and Ballet Folklorico Mount Vernon High School Mariachi & Folklorico is the biggest Mariachi Program on the Western side of the State of Washington, with over 120 students enrolled in the Mariachi and Folklorico program. The mission of the Mariachi Program is to keep Mexican traditions of dance and music alive with our youth. This year, MV Mariachi has performed for Civil Rights Leader Dolores Huerta, Seattle Dia de Muertos, and for Washington Governor, Jay Inslee. The group gained a new Mariachi Director this year named Ramon Rivera, who is currently teaching two Folklorico classes and four high school Mariachi classes. Said the program organizer, “We believe that Mariachi Music will live forever in our community through our performances. We are excited to be part of the Skagit County Fair this year!” Mariachi and Ballet Folklorico biggest Mariachi Program on the Western side of the State of Washington, with over 120 students enrolled in the Mariachi for Civil Rights Leader Dolores Huerta, Seattle Dia de Muertos, and for Washington Governor, Jay Inslee. The group gained a new Mariachi Director this year named classes and four high school Mariachi classes. Said the program organizer, “We believe that Mariachi featureD artist lorenzo Mendez the fair; we have a good location Special thanks to our sponsors Morenos Mexican Special thanks to our sponsors Morenos Mexican where most people can see us. The Restaurant, Tepic Mexican Restaurant, Lorenzos Mexican Restaurant, Tepic Mexican Restaurant, Lorenzos Mexican goal is to grow more and maybe one Restaurant in Sedro-Woolley and Lauras Carniceria (meat Restaurant in Sedro-Woolley and Lauras Carniceria (meat day have bigger artists performing shop). This is the fi rst time the Skagit County Fair has had shop). This is the fi rst time the Skagit County Fair has had on several days of the fair. Fair organizer, Latino sponsors. Also, thank you to Lauras Carniceria for Latino sponsors. Also, thank you to Lauras Carniceria for Aric Gaither, has been an important part providing the fi rst ever offi cial Latino outlet for tickets to providing the fi rst ever offi cial Latino outlet for tickets to of making all of this possible, listening to the Skagit County Fair; this is historic. the Skagit County Fair; this is historic. my ideas and of course to our sponsors.” ¡Enjoy the music! Disfrutar de la música! ¡Enjoy the music! Disfrutar de la música!