CANTONA HOMESTEAD · TOMBALL, TEXAS · COMMUNITY CELEBRATION
Day of the Dead
Día de Muertos at Cantona
A day to remember our people among the trees, the animals and the family. Altars, catrinas, music and market across the 40 acres of Cantona Homestead.
Sunday, November 1, 2026 · 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM · 24706 FM 2978, Tomball, TX
The tradition — We say their names out loud
Día de los Fieles Difuntos is not a sad day. It's the day we set out their photo, their favorite food and a candle, and tell their stories again so no one forgets them.
At Cantona we celebrate it the way families do: outdoors, with kids running between the trees, the smell of bread, and marigold orange marking the path. Bring your parents, bring your children, and bring a photo of the person you want to remember.
What you'll find
Altars and ofrendas built by local families and businesses
Catrina and traditional Mexican dress contest
Farmers Market with local vendors — free admission
Music, food and pan de muerto
Farm animals and play areas for the kids
A marigold path made for photos
Schedule
10:00 AM
Gates open — Farmers Market, farm animals and play areas open all day
8:00 – 10:00
Altar setup — registered families and businesses finish their ofrenda
11:00 AM
Welcome and blessing of the marigold path
12:00 PM
Catrina parade and contest — adult and children's categories
1:30 PM
Altar contest awards
3:00 PM
Event closes
Contest times may shift. We'll confirm the final schedule one week before the event.
Admission
Farmers Market — Free. Walking into the market costs nothing.
Adults — $20. Access to the Day of the Dead event and Cantona Ranch.
Children ages 1–13 — $15. Includes play areas and farm animals.
Under 1 year — Free.
Buy online to get in faster. Tickets are also sold at the gate on event day.
Registration — Space is limited. Registration closes October 25 or when spots fill.
Altar / ofrenda contest — $25. Build your altar at the ranch and compete for first place. We assign your space and table; you bring the decorations and the photos.
Catrina & traditional dress contest — $15. Parade and contest for Catrinas, Catrines and traditional Mexican dress. Adult and children's categories.
Vendor booth — $50. Your booth space for the full day, in front of the families coming to the event and the Farmers Market.
Info
Where: Cantona Homestead, 24706 FM 2978, Tomball, TX 77375
When: Sunday, November 1, 2026 · 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Contact: hello@cantonahomestead.com · (832) 303-3534
Good to know: Free parking. Outdoor event — bring a hat and comfortable shoes.
✨ALTARS AND CATRINAS CONTEST
Dia de Los fieles difuntos – November 1
In celebration of our traditions and in memory of our loved ones, we invite you to participate in our Altars and Catrinas Contest.
🕯️ ALTAR CONTEST
The altars will be evaluated taking into account:
Criteria/Points
🌼 Tradition - Use of traditional elements such as flowers, candles, photographs, food, water, shredded paper, etc.
(25 points)
🎨 Creativity - Originality and creativity in the design of the altar.
(25 points)
❤️ Meaning - The altar must represent love, respect and memory towards the deceased.
(20 points)
✨ Presentation - Order, cleanliness, decoration and harmony of all elements.
(20 points)
📖 History - Briefly explain to whom the altar is dedicated and the meaning of its elements.
(10 points)
TOTAL 100 points
🏆 The altar that best represents the tradition, creativity and memory of our loved ones will be awarded.
*First Place
*Second place
*Third place
CATRINAS CONTEST
Categories: Adults / Youth and Children
The Catrinas will be evaluated and will take into account the following:
Criterion/Points
👗 Costumes and characterization - Creativity, details and representation of the Catrina.
(25 points)
🎨 Creativity and originality - Originality in the design and use of materials.
(25 points)
💄 Makeup and accessories – Makeup, accessories and attention to detail.
(25 points)
🌹 Presentation and Security, bearing and general presentation, respect and tribute.
(25 points)
TOTAL 100 points
🏆 The Catrina that best represents the tradition, creativity, and meaning of our culture will be awarded, always with respect.
ADULTS
*First Place
*Second place
*Third place
YOUNG PEOPLE/CHILDREN
*First Place
*Second place
*Third place
🌼 NOTE FOR PARTICIPANTS
The evaluation will not depend on the cost of the clothing, decoration or materials used.
Creativity, effort, tradition, meaning and presentation will be taken into account mainly.
The jury will tour the spaces during the event, observing attitudes and behaviors that represent a true tribute to dressing like Catrinas.