Festival Latino in Columbus

Salsa, meringue, calypso, bembe, cha cha, samba, bossa nova -- Just the words sound like thrilling, get-up-and-dance music.

There will be plenty of music to move to at the 14th annual Festival Latino August 15-16 at Genoa Park on downtown Columbus’ riverfront. Local, national, and international Latin-American music acts include the Spanish Harlem Orchestra and Tiempo Libre. In addition to the music, there will be Latin-American food and merchandise, a free children’s craft area, and dance demonstrations and instruction. Admission is free.

Note: No pets, coolers, skateboards or chairs are permitted at the Festival.

Fronteras Stage Performance Schedule

Saturday, August 15
noon – Sonido Montarbo
1:30 p.m. – Salpafuera
3 p.m. – Sammy De León
5 p.m. – Yumbambé
6:30 p.m. – Spanish Harlem Orchestra

Sunday, August 16
noon – Viento Alegre
1:30 p.m. – Gerson
3 p.m. – Acapulco
5 p.m. – Dejavu
6:30 p.m. – Tiempo Libre

Dance Plaza

Saturday, August 15
2:30 p.m. - MÁS y Mambo offers free salsa instruction.
4:15 p.m. - Grupo Caribe showcases dances from Puerto Rico.

Sunday, August 16
1 p.m. – OSU’s Folclor Hispano demonstrates traditional dances of Spanish-speaking countries.
2:30 p.m. - Shezronne Zaccardi of Salsa Chezotic offers free salsa dance instruction.
4:15 p.m. - Columbus Crew players will hold a free children’s soccer clinic.