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Zacapu’s Festival de la Nieve Returns This Weekend With 60+ Flavors

State tourism officials say the festival will lift local artisans along with Zacapu’s economy.

Overview

  • The two-day event at Plaza de la Reforma runs from noon to 10:30 p.m. with live music, dance, and regional food.
  • Michoacán’s tourism office reports more than 60 artisan ice flavors made by 21 makers and 99 stands for artisans, cooks, and entrepreneurs.
  • Local officials project about 35,000 visitors and an economic impact near 3.5 million pesos for this edition.
  • Prices are about 22 pesos per cup, 100 for a half liter, and 200 for a liter, and children will receive free servings though reports differ on the exact timing.
  • Organizers present the sixth edition as a showcase for a nearly 80-year nieve tradition that they want to elevate across the state.