What’s better than one Cinco de Mayo celebration? El Meson says two

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FOR DETAILS ABOUT EL MESON’S 2019 CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION, CLICK HERE

El Meson is yet again expanding their Cinco de Mayo celebration, and this year, the party will go on for two days.

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On Friday, May 4 and Saturday, May 5,the Mexican eatery will feature dancing, live music, food trucks, a Cantera Negra Tequila Tasting and fare from the restaurant’s own kitchen and bar.

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“We’ve made so many great friends over the years and these celebrations are a great chance to be with you all,” Bill Castro, owner of El Meson said in a press release to this news organization. “The tents and heaters will be up in the parking lot, the trucks will be turning out amazing Latin street food, and we’ve got two days of live music. We can’t wait to see you!”

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General admission tickets for Friday and Saturday are $5 each.

Cantera Negra Tequila Tasting tickets cost $45 (Friday only) and include four tastes of tequila, gourmet street food and a reserved area by the bands.

VIP patio tickets (Saturday only) cost $25 and provide patrons a more private space to celebrate. Private rooms are also available for both days.

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Friday music lineup: 
Freakquency 4 to 6 p.m.
Nothing But Treble 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Green Light Morning 9 to 11 p.m.

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Saturday music lineup: 
Trey Stone 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Nasty Bingo 3 to 5 p.m.
Ithika 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Funky G & The Groove Machine 8 to 11 p.m.

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Want to go?

WHAT: Cinco de Mayo at El Meson

WHERE: 903 East Dixie Dr., Dayton

WHEN: Friday, May 4 from 4-11 p.m. and Saturday, May 5 from 12-11 p.m.

TICKETS: Tequila Tasting TicketsSaturday VIP and General Admision

INFO: El Meson CDM FacebookTasting Event Facebook

CONTACT: Bill Castro elmeson@aol.com | Call 937-859-8229

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