If there’s one thing Mexico does well, it’s fill us with pride, and the first edition of Mundo Mezcal 2025 was no exception.
The festival was brimming with tradition, music, unique flavors, and even set a new Guinness World Record, becoming the largest gathering to celebrate agave culture.
For two days (November 1st and 2nd), the Campo Marte Gardens were transformed into a mezcal paradise. More than 8,000 attendees and nearly 400 exhibitors from Aguascalientes, Campeche, Durango, the State of Mexico, Guerrero, Michoacán, Nayarit, Oaxaca, Puebla, Sonora, and Tamaulipas came together to pay tribute to Mexico’s most beloved spirit.
There were tastings, workshops, music, art, and a sensory experience that combined the best of agave with the essence of Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead). It was incredible!
One of the most exciting moments was the installation of the Mezcal Wall, which broke the Guinness World Record by amassing 457 different bottles of mezcal, surpassing the previous record of 369 set in Oaxaca in 2019.
“Mexico broke its own record, demonstrating that it is possible to keep getting bigger,” acknowledged Natalia Ramírez, representative of Guinness World Records.
But beyond the record, Mundo Mezcal sought something deeper: to celebrate, connect, and learn. The festival highlighted the diversity of mezcal-producing processes and regions, fostering collaboration among producers, chefs, distributors, and agave enthusiasts.
Furthermore, it promoted best practices with initiatives such as the COMERCAM Green Distinction, which recognizes the sustainable production of mezcal and is currently held by only seven brands in Mexico.
As if that weren’t enough, the stage featured performances by La Sonora Dinamita, Los Dandy’s, and Rosy Arango, while the Day of the Dead parade, directed by El Charro González, filled the venue with color, music, and tradition. Amidst Catrinas, aromas, and small glasses of mezcal, Mundo Mezcal became a true celebration of our roots.
In total, the event covered more than 10,000 square meters of exhibition space, with areas dedicated to traditional gastronomy, art, the agave industry, and even a Business Zone to connect producers with new markets. It is estimated to have generated nearly 50 million pesos in economic activity.
The event was such a success that its second edition has already been confirmed for 2026, again with the support of Banco Azteca and a commitment to continue positioning mezcal as a living expression of Mexican culture.
Because if this first edition of Mundo Mezcal made one thing clear, it’s that when Mexico celebrates its traditions, it makes history and raises a glass to it.
So get ready because next year more surprises with the flavor of mezcal and tradition await us.
Source: culturacolectiva
