Festival Latino 2017 Genoa Park Colombus, OH
Family Festival
Honored by an EXPY Award from Experience Columbus in 2016, Festival Latino is now in its 21st year and the largest Latin event in Ohio. This two-day, family-friendly, free celebration of
family, community, and Latin American culture returns to Genoa Park in 2017, offering a variety of children’s activities, music, food, and dance on Saturday and Sunday, August 12 and 13,
from 11 am-8 pm each day.
NATIONWIDE FIESTA STAGE
Saturday, August 12
11:00am – DJ Cale
1:15pm – Fa2 Trio
2:45pm – The Ark Band
4:15 pm – Charlie Cruz
6:15 pm – Bachata Heightz
11:00am – DJ Cale
1:00 pm – Los Locos Orchestra
2:30 pm – Yumbambé Salsa
4:15 pm – Tito Nieves
6:15 pm – Toño Rosario
Additional main stage attractions include:
Special Festival Host – B. A-Star
Richard Bastar Jr., known as B. A-Star, is a former member of the group Tercera Generacion (or 3G) with his brothers, boasting the fact that they are the third generation of Bastar in the
music industry. Now pursuing a solo project, B. A-Star has created a new urban dance sound, releasing more than ten singles since 2011.
CHILDREN’S AREA
12 pm – 6 pm daily, no charge for activities
Children’s area activities will include:
Balloon Artist – “The Balloon Guy” Steve Mattson will create fun balloon sculptures for childrenfrom 2-4pm daily. www.GreatEventz.com
COSI – COSI will bring their exciting live shows and engaging family activities outdoors along Washington Boulevard. Festival-goers will have opportunities to play, explore, and learn about
science together with COSI’s Science Spots and thrilling demonstrations.
Mexican Flowers – Big, beautiful flowers are used in Mexico to decorate on days of celebration. Join the members of Organización de Damas Latinas as they help children construct these colorful creations.
Creation Station – The Creation Station is designed to engage the entire family with hands-on activities to encourage families, friends, teams, troops, and the like to work together creatively to rediscover fun without the use of modern day technology.
Mascots – Costumed mascots from a variety of Columbus sports teams and companies will make appearances throughout the two-day event.
DANCE PLAZA
Saturday, August 12
2:00 pm – Salsa Lessons with Carlos Rubio
3:00 pm – Salsamante Dance Academy
5:00 pm – El Corazon de Mexico
Sunday, August 13
1:00 pm – El Corazon de Mexico
2:00 pm – Salsa Lessons with Carlos Rubio
3:00 pm – Salsamante Dance Academy
4:00 pm – El Corazon de Mexico
5:00 pm – Miss Ohio Latina Fashion Show
Catch a showcase and celebration of modern Latino style as local adults and children model aprogression of fashion from traditional Latin clothing through the modern designs of today.
HEALTH & WELLNESS AREA
The Health & Wellness Area will host a variety of local health and social service organizations
offering free health screenings and bilingual information on their services. Participating
organizations include:
Advanced Recovery Services
Central Ohio Diabetes Association
Columbus Public Health
El Centro de Servicios Sociales, Inc.
Equitas Health
Franklin County Office on Aging
Maryhaven
Mount Carmel Health System
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Our Lady of Guadalupe Center
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
COMMUNITY RESOURCES AREA
The Community Resources area will offer information about local education and community
programs. Participating organizations include:
DACA Time
Homes on the Hill
League of United Latin-American Citizens Columbus Council 39005
Ohio Department of Administrative Services
Ohio Hispanic Coalition
State of Ohio Office of Workforce Development (Migrant & Seasonal Farmworker Program)
FOOD VENDORS
Festival Latino will offer a wide variety of cuisine from Latin America and beyond.
MARKETPLACE
The Festival Latino marketplace will include jewelry, arts, crafts, and a variety of other traditional
items from Latin America.
Festival Policy
Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs for lawn seating.
Not permitted in Genoa Park:
Unauthorized vehicles on sidewalks or in the parks
Commercial activities, including soliciting and/or vending without permission from CAPA
Panhandling
Camping
Cooking grills or open fires
Feeding the geese or other wildlife
Drones
Illegal drug use
Illegal weapons
Alcohol (except that purchased on site at the event)
Glass containers
Pets (prohibited for the safety of Festival-goers)
Skateboards
Large shade structures including tents and umbrellas (both for patio and chair)
Staking of any type
Coolers
Bicycles (to be parked in designated areas)
Rain Policy
Festival Latino is a rain or shine event. There is no rain location.
Parking
Paid parking for the public and handicapped is available at COSI (333 W. Broad St.), the Columbus
Commons garage (55 E. Rich St.), and nearby surface lots.
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle racks will be located at each Festival entrance.
All acts and scheduled performance times are subject to change without notice.
Date and Time
Saturday Aug 12, 2017
12:00 PM - 12:00 PM EDT
August 12 and 13,
from 11 am-8 pm each day.
Location
303 W Broad St
Columbus, OH 43215
Fees/Admission
FREE
Website
Contact Information
Rolanda Copley
(614) 719-6624
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