Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis as long as space is available. Acceptances will be sent starting mid-August.

ALTAR EXHIBITION AND CONTEST APPLICATION

Muertos Fest at Hemisfair, returns for our 13th Annual celebration on October 25 & 26, 2025, featuring altars produced by community members and local organizations, as well as live music, workshops, processions, food and an art market. 

Muertos Fest at Hemisfair was created to give space to the community to celebrate and honor loved ones who have passed. The altars are created with respect and reverence by local families, school groups, community members and organizations. 

Thank you for taking the time to apply to build an altar at the 2025 Muertos Fest at Hemisfair. Altar builders will set up their altars on October 24, 2025 (time to be individually scheduled) and will leave their altars up for the duration of the festival on October 25 & 26, 2025. The Community Altar Exhibit is central to Muertos Fest and is open to all (while space lasts). 

We do ask for a $30 deposit but will return this fee upon cleanup of your space. If you have any difficulty making this payment for any reason, please reach out to altars@muertosfest.com.

Full details and policies are contained in the applications. Please click the application button and read all the Altar Builder Policies below before filling out the application.
We encourage you to apply early for the best chance at securing your space. All altar applications are confidentially reviewed and selected. Applications will be selected on a rolling basis and will remain open until all spaces are filled. Last year, we reached capacity by September 1st. If space remains, altar applications will remain open until September 15, 2024. 
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