About this Event

EMAPANDA SMACKDOWN Who Makes The Best Empanada in SWFL? Due to Hurricane Milton. the NEW DATE: Saturday, March 1st, 2025 Celebrate Hispanic Heritage MONTH in Southwest Florida at the 3rd Annual Taste of Latino Festival @Centennial Park in downtown Ft. Myers! Featuring the Empanada and Paella Smackdown Contests and the TOP Latino Lideres Awards! Ft. Myers: FORD Taste of Latino on Saturday, March 1st, 2025 @Centennial Park in Historic Ft. Myers, Florida. Family and general community. FORD's Taste of Latino: Food, Art & Music Festival, PLUS TOP Latino Chef Contest AND the TO Cash Prize for Best Empanada! Bask in the scents, sounds, and flavors of Latin American Foods, Art, and Music! Florida Latino & Latina Lideres Awards!! 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. #HCRF #Empanadas #Empanada #Salsa #Festival #HispanicHeritageMonth #HispanicHeritage Info & Tickets at: www.TasteOfLatino.com

Dance Styles

Salsa (100%)

Organizer

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Maloof Entertainment

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Cuban Sandwich Festival

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Jolie Gonzalez-Padilla SF

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Jolie Gonzalez Padilla

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Latin Times Media and Magazine

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Taste of Latino