May 7, 2022
HWOA Annual Cinco de Mayo Festival
​12PM-7PM
922 E. Emma Ave.
​Springdale, AR 72764

The comeback:

After having the festival in virtual and hybrid formats the past two years due to COVID-19 safety pre-cautions, it will be coming back in person for 2022! This fun and festive event featuring various talent, food, presentations, and much more is making a comeback and will bring innovation to our area. Registration for exhibitors, food vendors, and talent is now open! Spaces are limited, secure your spot today! More information coming soon. 
History:
 Cinco de Mayo is an annual celebration to commemorate the Mexican Army's victory over the French Army at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862 under the leadership of General Ignacio Zaragoza. This battle provided a significant moral boost to the Mexican army as they defeated a significantly larger and more powerful army. The Mexican army was composed of 4,500 people which most of them where farmers fighting with farming tools while the French army was composed of 6,500 soldiers and yet lost the battle. 172 French soldiers where killed, 304 wounded and 35 captured. After this defeat the French had no option but to retrieve slowing them down from advancing towards Mexico City. ​

Hybrid May Festival 2021 Recap

All of the funds raised during the hybrid festival go towards HWOA Scholarship Fund!  ​