Kermes 2011

The Kermes Fiesta was so much fun! Everyone enjoyed themselves!
What a great response from the community who came out to participate in our 3rd annual family friendly “Kermes Fiesta” de La Casa Hogar! 

Over 1000 people celebrated with us as we enjoyed live entertainment, authentic Mexican food, kid activities, shopping, back to school su­plies and new backpacks all with a Mexican style carnival atmosphere.

This year we were thrilled to collaborate with The Seasons Performance Hall as they brought back Salsa In The Streets. They offered free Salsa lessons and a live Salsa Band playing until midnight. What an amazing turnout we had! 

About 30 locally owned businesses and area health and educational non-profit agencies set up booths at the Kermes Fiesta.  Because of the community support and the countless hours of volunteers and in-kind donation from local businesses we were able to reach our goal and prepare children for “back 2 school”. 

Key Sponsor: As an organization we are so grateful for our signature sponsor for the third year in a row

Corporate Sponsors

Underwritters

• Rottman Law
• Avail Learning
• Jackman Schkalee Oliver
• Holtzinger Fruit 

Venue provided by The Seasons Performance Hall

Congratulation to Elizabeth Hernandez, raffle winner of the grand prize 32” flat screen TV!

Kermes Fiesta 2011 Photo Album

Backpacks and School Supplies Provided by:
Community Healthplan of WA
UnitedHealthcare
G.E. Aviation
Central Lutheran Church
Sisters of Providence

Expo Area
*Epic                         *Yakima Fire Dept.
*DSHS                       *Yakima Health District
*YMCA                       *Yakima Humane Society
*Costco                     *Memorial Hospital Foundation
*Us Bank                    * Catholic Family & Child Services
*Ready by 5                *Face of Art by Tina
*Allied Arts                  *Cookie Lee Jewelry by Anita Callahan
*US Army                   *Scentsy wickless candles by John Ramos
*Avail Learning             *Cruising Sunglasses by Mireya Hernandez
*Catholic Charities Housing Services

Entertainment provided by:
Niñas de La Casa Hogar
De’Maestros hip hop group
Estrellitas de Yakima (cheerleading group)
Mariachi Arcoriris
Groupo Kinto Proyecto
DJ-Sonido Anonymo by Baltazar Vazquez
Mistress of Ceremony-Aurora Peña-Torres

In-Kind Donations
Tree Top
Costco
YMCA
Target
Jumpers Inc.
Awnings provided by St. Joseph Church

Food Vendors
*Leo’s Antojitos
*Sonia’s Fruit Cocktails
*Lucy’s Antojitos

A SPECIAL “THANK YOU” to ALL the volunteers who worked countless hours for the success of the Kermes Fiesta!  Muchas Gracias!

See information on the 2009 Kermes and the 2010 Kermes!