Latin American Festival

Dance. Food. Culture.

The annual Latin American Festival brings people together to celebrate Charleston’s vibrant Latin and Caribbean cultures through non-stop merengue, reggaeton, bachata and salsa music; folkloric artwork and crafts; and authentic Latin American and Caribbean staples - from flavorful empanadas to tasty arroz con pollo.

Date: October 8, 2023

Time: 12-5 p.m.

Location: North Charleston Wannamaker County Park

Admission

• Ages 13 & up: $10
• Student ID: $5
• Kids 12 & Under: Free
• Gold Pass Members: Free

Entertainment Schedule

• 12 – 12:30 p.m.: DJ Luigi 
• 12:30– 1:30 p.m.: Los del Pueblo 
• 1:30 – 1:50 p.m.: Dance performances 
• 2 – 3 p.m.: Wanda Lopez 
• 3 – 3:30 p.m.: DJ Luigi (Salsa contest) 
• 3:30 – 5 p.m.: Kinito Mendez 

Latin Food Vendors 

• Empanada Cuisines
• La Isla Bonita Restaurant 
• Papa Johns
• Pita Bread & More LLC
• Rikiquito Gourmet
• Sombrero Wok
• Tropical Paradise 
• La Azteca
• The Fried Green Banana
• La Maracucha

Latin Dessert/Snack Vendors

1. Ryan’s Bee Sweet Kettle Corn
2. Piña Colada La Isla Bonita
3. Patagonian Queen Gluten Free
4. Snow On The Geaux
5. La Azteca

Latin Craft Vendors          

• Artesanía Latina
• Ascending Lotus
• Dankreation
• Braceelite 
• Fig & Fern Designs
• Glossy Jewellery
• MochibagCol
• Score and Burn
• Roxy Latin Jewels & Fashion
• Pink Moon Bags
• Making With Marisa
• Unique Surprise
• Cluck Norris Trading Company
• Cozmic Beauty
• Carolina Novelties

Latin Non-Profit Vendors

1. Mujeres Latinas de Carolina del Sur
2. Berkeley Electric Cooperative
3. Charleston Hispanic Association
4. Charleston County Board of Elections & Voter Registration
5. Asian Longhorned Beetle Program- CLEMSON

Festival Details

• Food, beverages and souvenirs will be available for purchase on-site.
• ID is required to purchase alcohol.
• Outside food, alcohol and coolers are prohibited.
• Pets are not allowed at this event.
• Children's games and educational area presented by Charleston County Public Library.
• Wannamaker County Park will be closed to the public on October 8, 2023. Only guests attending our Latin American event will be allowed to enter the park.