The event's official flyer. Photo courtesy of Mujeres de Maiz
Los Angeles will celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women at the 2026 East Los Angeles Women’s Day Festival, taking place on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
The one-day festival will begin at 10 a.m. featuring numerous community vendors, local organizations, poetry, cultural and live performances, immigration resources, art workshops and health screenings, including HIV testing.
The event is organized by Mujeres de Maiz,the Goddess Mercadoand theEast L.A. Women's Center with the purpose of uplifting women in local communities as well as celebrating and welcoming the spring equinox, which falls later on March 20.
“This is more than a festival; it's a call to gather,” Mujeres de Maiz stated in a post. “In these difficult times, we come together to protect, uplift and celebrate women and families of color through art, wellness, advocacy and collective care.”
One of the most anticipated performers at the festival is Chicana singer and songwriter Zada.
Born to immigrant parents and raised in L.A., her music is inspired by her firsthand experience of the hardships, discrimination, poverty and violence in her community. Zada incorporates Mexican folk, cumbia, pop and conscious lyrics in her songs, which make up what she refers to as "rebellious music.”
Ponte Your Moños, which has previously beenfeatured in CALÒ News, will also be offering their branding services and gathering funds for local families impacted by ICE raids. Ponte Your Moños, founded by Dulce Flores and Angie Portillo, began in a time when the Trump administration sent federal troops to Southern California last June.
Through pop-up events in Santa Ana and L.A., Flores and Portillo have braided the hair of more than 1,000 people, raising funds and providing relief for immigrant communities. Their goal is to create an accessible space for anyone seeking comfort and healing through their branding practices and fashion.
Mujeres de Maiz, the women's art and wellness organization, was established in 1997 in Highland Park in Northeast L.A. at the Popular Resource Center.
The organization came to fruition in a time when women's voices were continually absent from the established platforms of representation. According to the organization, this is a continued fight in L.A. and nationally.
“Mujeres de Maiz programs have made significant progress in improving women's mental and physical health and overcoming systemic health barriers by creating and participating in community and reconnecting with their culture,” the organization states on its website. “Our growing number of participants illustrates that Mujeres de Maiz’s supportive, inclusive spaces empower women to build resilience, find belonging and move toward lasting wellness. Mujeres de Maiz is committed to continued growth, building significant progress and making a sustainable impact in our community.”
The 2026 East Los Angeles Women’s Day Festival will also have more than 30 women of color vendors and community resource tables. For parents attending the event, on-site childcare services will be provided for free.
The event is completely free, but attendees are encouraged to registerhere.
Where:East Los Angeles Civic Center, Los Angeles, CA
When: Saturday, March 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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