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Mexican Fiesta Committee of Fort Madison, Inc.

We are a 501c (3) nonprofit organization incorporated in June 1984. The corporation's purpose is to foster pride in our cultural heritage through the observance of the Mexican Fiesta in Fort Madison, Iowa, to provide scholarships for deserving individuals, and to purchase books that promote the Mexican culture for the Fort Madison Public Library.

The Fiesta Committee holds a regular meeting on the second Sunday of each month at 4 pm. The meetings are open to the public; anyone interested in the Mexican Fiesta is welcome to attend and participate in the committee. We are a fun bunch!

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PLEASE JOIN US!

BOARD of DIRECTORS

  • Patty Martin

  • Kristen Shaw

  • Jesse Burgher

  • Angela Salazar

  • Kiki Prado

COMMITTEES​

  • Entertainment/Program: Jesse Burgher Jr., Linda Burgher, and Pam Lozano

  • La Fiesta Dance Troupe: Izzy and Marcy Hind

  • Queens Court Coordinators: Pamela Lozano, Angela Salazar, Francine Gomez, and Lisa Lozano

  • Rodeo Parade Floats: Izzy Hind, Marcy Pauly, and Pan Lozano

  • Hospitality Garden/Ticket Booth: Jesse Burgher Jr., Carl Rippenkroger, Patty Martin, Linda Burgher, Kiki Prado

  • 5K: Patty Martin 

  • Decorations: Pam Lozano

  • Social Media Marketing: Izzy Hind, Angela Salazar

  • Vendors/Contracts/Sponsorships: Angela Salazar, Kristen Shaw, Dustin Yager, Jesse Burgher Jr. 

  • Website Juarvis Marketing and Productions, LLC

  • Second Grade Coloring Contest: Marcy Pauly

  • Saturday Kids Program: Marcy Pauly, Angela Salazar

  • T-Shirt and Merchandise: Patty Martin, Julio Vega

MISSION STATEMENT

The Fort Madison Mexican Fiesta fosters understanding by sharing the heritage and traditions of the Mexican Village through food, dance, and music. The Fort Madison Mexican Fiesta Committee works to support the Fiesta and continues to build an active role in the community.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Celebrate our Mexican Heritage with Local Second Graders

  • Scholarships for American and Mexican Queen

  • Donating Books to the Public Library celebrating Mexican authors and themes

OFFICERS

  • President: Angela Salazar

  • Vice President: Jesse Burgher Jr.

  • Secretary: Izzy Hind

  • Treasurer: Marcy Pauly

LOCAL VOLUNTEERS

  • Dustin Yager

  • Joey Alverez

  • Marcy Hind

  • Jesse Juarez Jr.

  • Shannon Prado

  • Patty Martin

  • Jesse Burgher

  • Kiki Prado

  • Linda Burgher

  • Sheri Lozano-Dobbs

  • Pam Lozano

GOALS 

  • To grow our traditional celebration by expanding our property to allow more activities without being tied down to leases.

  • Integrating more art and education revolving around Mexico's war for independence from Spain and other Mexican cultural celebrations.

  • ​Offer larger scholarships to our future Fiesta queen winners,

  • Give back more to the community that supports us!

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In memory of the loved ones we lost this past year.  We remember and miss you.   

Your love, contributions, dedication, and sacrifices will never be taken for granted or forgotten!

Thank you!

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   2024 lost loved ones   

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  • Angelo Lozano Sr.

  • David P. Guzman

  • John A. Munoz

  • Manuel F. Salazar​

  • Antonio Pena

  • Tita F. Garcia

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   2023 lost loved ones   

Jesse Juarez Sr

  • Jesse Burgher Sr.

  • Raymond Estrada Jr.

  • Jesse Juarez Sr.

  • Josie Limas ( Martinez)

  • Gerald (GJ) Lozano

  • Mary Mendez (Vasquez)

  • Lucy Prado (Salazar)

  • Brendan Sanders

  • Harold (Peach) Towery

  • Christina Wilson (Mendez)

Jesse Burgher Sr

   2021 lost loved ones   

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  • Arthur Prado

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