Taste of Latino Festival: Empanada and Cuban Sandwich Smackdown
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Francis Field from noon-6 p.m. This free, family-friendly festival features live music and dance, exciting food competitions with top Latin dishes like Cuban sandwiches and empanadas, and interactive salsa and Zumba classes. Enjoy music by Vaya DJ and Sons, live performances, and hosting by Chris Maloof of Salsa Aerobics. General admission is free; VIP Area tickets range from $35-$320. 25 W. Castillo Dr., St. Augustine. www.tasteoflatino.com
Location
Francis Field
25 W. Castillo Dr.
St. Augustine, FL 32084
October 4 (Sunday)
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Jolie (813) 407-6866 or
Victor (813) 407-7191
Admission: General Admission is free, VIP Area is $35-$320
Why Go:
Immerse yourself in a dynamic celebration of culture at the Hispanic Heritage Month Festival, hosted at St. Augustine’s historic Francis Field. Running from noon to 6 p.m., this family-friendly cultural showcase brings together the rich flavors and rhythms of Latin America with spectacular live music from Vaya DJ and Sons, traditional dance performances, and high-energy interactive salsa and Zumba classes led by Chris Maloof of Salsa Aerobics. Food lovers can look forward to thrilling culinary showdowns featuring top regional delicacies, from masterfully pressed Cuban sandwiches to savory empanadas. While general admission to the festival grounds is entirely free, exclusive access to the premium VIP Area is available with tickets ranging from $35 to $320.
Wander & Rest Tip
After an energetic afternoon savoring spicy empanadas and dancing the salsa under the Florida sun, leave the lively festival crowds behind and enjoy a peaceful drive back across the bridge to your Vilano Beach sanctuary. Because Francis Field sits right at the gateway of downtown, you are perfectly positioned on your route home to make a quick detour into the historic district near 36 Granada to experience the French Pantry collective for a premium late-afternoon beverage, or pull over at 180 Vilano Grill & Pizza to pick up a hot, comforting pie just moments before pulling into your driveway. Once you arrive back at your private Wander & Rest retreat, wash away the outdoor festival elements and transition into absolute coastal luxury. Deeply soothe your dancing muscles inside our private sauna, melt away any physical fatigue in the bubbling hot tub, or enjoy a refreshing afternoon float in the pristine heated pool before curling up in the ultra-comfortable indoor lounge areas for a deep, restorative rest.