Festival Latino: Food, fun, and music at Genoa Park

Enjoy free family fun at the annual Festival Latino produced by CAPA on August 10-11, 2024 at Genoa Park near downtown.

Since 1996 the Festival Latino has been providing Columbus the opportunity to experience traditional and contemporary Latin American culture and is now the largest Latin event in Ohio.

photo: Festival Latino (pre-pandemic photo)

Festival Latino

August 10-11, 2024

The festival will feature performing and visual arts, educational workshops, kids’ area, and authentic cuisine. There will be great musical performances through the weekend, including nationally-known artists, such as Tony Vega, Brenda K. Starr, and Héctor Acosta “El Torito”. 

Take salsa lessons or watch dance performances at the Dance Plaza, or dance the day away listening to performers at the Main Stage.  Check out the Marketplace featuring Ohio-based Latin artists, plus the Author’s Showcase, Health and Wellness area, and Community Resources area.

The free children’s area features crafts, games, and more on the Rich St. bridge.

photo credit via Festival Latino Flickr

Check out the Festival Latino website or Facebook page for most recent details.

Food at Festival Latino

Latino food is a big part of Festival Latino. If you can’t enjoy the authentic cuisine at the festival this year, try your hand with a recipe at home. Here’s a basic recipe for Arepas. 

Before and after the festival make sure to support local business and visit one of these amazing Latino restaurants in Columbus for carryout. 

Latin Cuisine in Columbus

• Arepazo (Brewery District and Gahanna)
• Los Guachos Taqueria (Sawmill and Gahanna) Try the taco al pastor! 
• Los Galapagos (West Columbus)
• Choripan Argentine Grill (Dublin) 100% Grain and Gluten Free!
• Casa Hacienda Grill (E. Dublin Granville Rd. and Hamilton Rd)
• La Fronterita Restaurant (Morse Rd)
• Sidebar Columbus (Downtown Columbus) 
• Si Senor (Downtown Columbus and Grandview)
• Exotic Latin Grill (17th Ave)
• Dos Hermanos (North Market; food truck location varies)
• La Plaza Tapatia (Broad/Georgesville)
• Cuco’s Taqueria (Henderson Rd)

If you have other favorites, we are happy to add to this list!

Looking for other festival fun? Check out this huge list of festivals around Columbus and Central Ohio.

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