Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Sydney

The Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Some may say, Cinco de Mayo is a 'gringo' trick to sell more Tequila as we (Mexicans) do not celebrate it that much... but por favor!!!! Mexicans need little or no excuse to celebrate and drink tequila! So... let's celebrate in style! This 5th May, The Metro Theatre will be transformed into a Mexican Cantina for this fiesta! With: *Chilli Eating Competition *Tequila and Agave Distillates Masterclass *Mexican street food *Live Mariachi music *Latin Djs *Mexican Wrestling moves demo and presentation by Lucha Fantastica CHILLI EATING COMPETITION Not for the faint hearted. We will have a selection of the strongest chiles available including: Birds Eye, Habaneros, Jalapeños, Pink Jalapeños and of course... Carolina Reapers! But there is a prize for the bravest... PRIZE: $300 TEQUILA & AGAVE DISTILLATES MASTERCLASS Put the lime and salt away!!! We have an amazing selection of drinks for The Tequila and Agave distillates Masterclass, curated by none other than Victor Díaz -the organizer of The Tequila & Mezcal Festival in Melbourne- Victor Díaz is a Mexican born entrepreneur and Mezcalier who will be giving the Masterclass with an explanation on Mexican history, agave plants, production process, distilleries, brands and other interesting facts. Drinks include: Tequila Corralejo Blanco Mexico’s first distillery to commercially produces Tequila in the 1960’s. Steeped in the history of Mexican Independence. Venenosa del Tigre Raicilla Del Tigre follows the ancestral Mezcal production process, pit-roasted, hand mashed, stone fermented and clay pot distilled. Del Tigre is true funk and cheese. Flor del Desierto Sotol 'Carnei' Triple distilled with the addition of Deer meat makes this 'Pechuga' something truly special. Mezcal Machetazo The 'Little' brother of Tequila, a unique flavor and from Cupreata agave plant. MEXICAN STREET FOOD With very special guest: TACOS MUCHACHOS From the Mexican streets to the heart of Sydney, this amazing Taqueria will bring one of Mexico's most wanted tacos: Tacos al Pastor LIVE MARIACHI MUSIC With the talented Charro Diego and amigos to sing Mexican music from the bottom of our lungs! DJS: With an amazing line up to be announced! LUCHA FANTASTICA The unique, the spectacular, the one and only... Mexican Wrestring Show in Australia will do a small demo of Lucha moves! TWO TICKETS TO CHOOSE: General entry: $20 The first 100 tickets include two free drinks, get in quick! (House wine, spirits or beer) VIP: $39 includes entry to fiesta and a Tequila and Agave distillates Masterclass!!! -Bargain!- (4 x 15ml shots) Andale! Thursday 5th May Tickets on sale: Thurs 14th April