WindsorEats will once again be hosting the Mexican Village for the 2024 Carrousel of the Nations!
The award-winning Carrousel of the Nations is an integral part of the region’s summer festival season. Its vibrant tapestry of villages (mini festivals) throughout the city and surrounding area always highly anticipated each an every year. This year will see 30 villages participate throughout Windsor, Ontario, and Essex County.
There’ll be more live music, more drink options, and more food options! Here is everything you need to know about the Mexican Village taking place from June 14-16 and June 21-23
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WHEN & WHERE?
The Mexican Village will take place all 6 days of Carrousel of the Nations at the WindsorEats Food Hall at 400 Erie Street East: Friday, June 14 (5pm to 12am), Saturday, June 15 (12pm to 12am), Sunday, June 16 (12pm to 9pm), Friday, June 21 (5pm to 12am), Saturday, June 22 (12pm to 12am), and Sunday, June 23 (12pm to 9pm).
DOES IT COST ANYTHING TO ATTEND?
No! The event is free to attend and is family friendly.
WHAT FOOD WILL THERE BE?
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There will be lots of Mexican cuisine to dig into. Currently, the menu is looking to be loaded with favourites and new dishes alike:
- Birria Tacos
- Tamales
- Fish Tacos
- Carnitas Tacos
- Chorizo Tacos
- Birria Fries
- Chorizo Fries
- Churros
- Elotes
- Mexican Poutine
- Flour Chicharrones
- Paletas (fresh fruit popsicles)
- Dorilocos
- Nachos
There will be soooooooooooo much food to choose from it’ll be tough to decide what exactly to eat! Check out three of the new dishes being added to this years offerings.
WILL THERE BE MARGARITAS?
Duh! You can’t visit the WindsorEats Food Hall or celebrate Mexican culture without margaritas! We’ll have 4 different types of margaritas available. If you can’t decide which one, you can also get all four in a flight!
The bar will be serving our refreshing palomas, mojitos, margarita flights, and more!
HOW ABOUT BEER?
If beer is more your thing, we’re bringing back Frank Brewing’s Sombrero Cerveza for the two weekends, which is an easy drinking beer that pairs perfectly with all the Mexican food being offered. That’ll be on top of all the other local and Ontario craft beer on our menu.
WILL THERE BE MUSIC?
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Of course! You can’t have a party without great music. Here’s how the entertainment will be over the two weekends:
- Friday, June 14
- 7pm to 11pm: Sabor Latino Band
- Saturday, June 15
- 2pm to 6pm: Transeo
- 7pm to 11pm: Sabor Latino Band
- Sunday, June 16
- 1pm to 330pm : Julian Rodriguez
- 5pm to 8pm: Gruppo Diamante Band
- Friday, June 21
- 7pm to 11pm: Sabor Latino Band
- Saturday, June 22
- 2pm to 6pm : Transeo
- 7pm to 11pm: Sabor Latino Band
- Sunday, June 23
- 1pm to 330pm : Julian Rodriguez
- 5pm to 8pm: Gruppo Diamante Band
ARE YOU EXPECTING IT TO BE BUSY?
Yes. Very! Last year we had a lineup before we even opened the doors. We anticipate the same this year. As always, we don’t take reservations.
WILL YOU STILL HAVE A HAPPY HOUR ON THE FRIDAY?
Nope. Unfortunately, our popular Happy Hour will not be in effect for June 14 and 21, 2024.
IS THERE PARKING?
We always encourage our guests coming to have a good time to be responsible and find an alternative way to get here and back home. That being said, we have parking on the street directly in front of the WindsorEats Food Hall, in the gravel lot behind (to the north towards the river), and in a municipal lot on Howard Avenue just steps away which is free after 6pm.
We ask that you please do not park in the New Beginnings spaces or in the Nizam Pastry lot. If you do park there, don’t be surprised if your car isn’t there when you leave (ie. it’s been towed).
We are also a hub for Bird Canada scooters and bikes and there should be plenty parked outside.
WILL YOU BE DOING A FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS RIDE?
In keeping with tradition, our Friday Night Lights bike ride on June 21 will start at the WindsorEats Food Hall and visit two other Carrousel of the Nations Villages. While the ride is free if you register in advance, we ask that you please book your spots ahead so we know how to staff. If you show up to the ride unregistered, the fee is $5 cash. You can register here.
