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La Guelaguetza 2026 The Eight Regions Challenge

Your donation. Your vote. Your region.

Which region won your heart?

Support your favorite region and help it climb the leaderboard. Every donation is a vote and helps keep Oaxaca's traditions alive.

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PBS Utah | 3-minute festival preview

See what to expect at La Guelaguetza 2026

This PBS Utah feature introduces the traditional dance, live music, Oaxacan food, artisan vendors, and cultural exhibits visitors can experience at this year's celebration.

Watch on PBS.org (opens in a new tab)

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Verified campaign progress

Live campaign summary

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Turn your pride into momentum

Choose a region. Make your gift. Watch the race.

Each region has its own short Zeffy donation form. Oaxaca en Utah brings the eight verified totals together here so supporters can compare the competition without navigating one long campaign page.

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The region button opens its own focused, secure donation form.

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Return here to compare regional totals and opted-in donor recognition.

Compare the regions

Only verified Zeffy totals are included. Donor names appear only when the donor has expressly chosen public recognition.

Eight regions, one living culture

Choose the region that moved you

Every region receives the same space and recognition. Follow the verified leaderboard to see how the friendly challenge is progressing.

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Friendly competition, verified by Zeffy

Live regional leaderboard

Follow both races: which region has raised the most, and which attendee-led teams are building the greatest momentum for their chosen region.

Compare all eight regions

Each region begins with a $2,000 goal. After a verified goal is reached, the next $500 level becomes the active goal; the completed level remains marked as campaign history.

Results are being updated. View the official Zeffy leaderboard.

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Thank you for supporting Oaxaca’s traditions.

Voting closed July 25, 2026 at 9:15 p.m. Mountain Time. Embedded results may continue updating while transactions are processed.

Final results are subject to verification by Oaxaca en Utah.

The winning region will be announced after results are verified.

Every contribution carries culture forward

Together, we keep Oaxaca alive

The official thermometer shows the verified amount, goal, and percentage completed. When the campaign exceeds its goal, the actual percentage remains visible.

Results are being updated. View the official Zeffy leaderboard.

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Your support at work

Why donations matter

  • Helps provide water and hospitality for dancers and volunteers.

  • Helps prepare and preserve traditional dress and its accessories.

  • Helps fund music, cultural materials, and production for the performances.

  • Helps present the traditions of Oaxaca’s eight regions.

The moments we carry with us

What part of La Guelaguetza inspired you?

This list can help you remember the moment that moved you. Your response is collected only in the Zeffy donation form.

  • Los Toritos
  • Las Chinas Oaxaqueñas
  • Flor de Piña
  • Jarabe Mixteco
  • Los Tiliches
  • Los Diablos
  • La Calenda
  • Sones de Betaza
  • Sones Mixes
  • La Mini Guelaguetza
  • Traditional dress
  • Music and singers
  • Oaxacan food and artisans
  • Cultural education
  • The entire celebration

Public donor recognition

Donations may be recognized publicly on this campaign page. To keep your identity private, select the anonymous donation option when donating through Zeffy.

Oaxaca en Utah is volunteer-led; no member is paid for volunteer hours. Contributions support cultural programs and essential operating costs.

Celebrate with us in Kaysville

La Guelaguetza 2026

Saturday, July 25, 2026

Time12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
PlaceHeritage Park
250 North Fairfield Road
Kaysville, Utah 84037
Challenge votingVoting is open until 9:15 p.m. Mountain Time.

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