SWFL TASTE OF LATINO FESTIVAL: Latino Lideres Awards PLUS Empanada & Cuban Sandwich Smackdown (4th)

4TH Annual Taste of Latino Festival is on Sept 5th, 2026 @CENTENNIAL PK: FT. MYERS.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage at the 4th Annual SW Florida TASTE OF LATINO FESTIVAL - Featuring the EMPANDA and BEST CUBAN SANDWICH SMACKDOWN PLUS The TOP Latino LIDERES AWARDS!
TASTE OF LATINO FESTIVAL Saturday, Sept 5th, 2026 @Centennial Park in beautiful downtown Ft. Myers, FL! 12PM-5PM
FREE Family and community festival. Mainly young and older adults. VIP’s, Celebrities, Community, business and political leaders in attendance.
The Cuban Sandwich Festival and the Taste of Latino: Food, Art & Music Festival, PLUS TOP Latino Chef Contest AND the TOP Florida Latino & Latina Lideres
Bask in the scents, sounds, and flavors of Latin American Foods, Art, and Music! ENJOY LATIN FOOD from featured cultures: Puerto Rico, Mexico, Colombia, Cuba, Spain, Peru, Venezuela and MORE!
Enjoy LIVE MUSIC and Dance performances!
TOP Latino Chef Contest Categories include: Dessert Category: Flan, Tres Leche, Guava Pastries; Appetizers: Tapas, Ceviche, Empanadas, Cuban Sandwiches, Arepas, Tacos; Main Dish: Arroz con Pollo, Paella, Other Rice Dish.
Sponsored by: SunCoast Credit Union, The City of Ft. Myers, Hispanic CRF, Lee County Sheriff's Office and more!
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