Robstown ISD is excited to announce that registration is officially open for the El Cotton Picker Mariachi Festival 2026! This annual high school and middle school mariachi competition brings together over 30 mariachi ensembles from across Texas, showcasing incredible student talent and musicianship.
This year’s festival will also feature a special performance by the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Mariachi Aztlán.
📅 Saturday, April 11, 2026
📍 Robstown Early College High School Auditorium
🕣 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM
🎟 Admission: $8.00
👶 Children 6 and under: FREE
To register your mariachi ensemble, please visit:
👉 https://www.robstownisd.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=908219&type=d&pREC_ID=2260369
Come enjoy a full day of music, culture, and celebration as we welcome schools from across the state to Robstown for one of the region’s largest mariachi events.