AUGUST 9 & 10, 2025
Genoa Park, Downtown Columbus | 11 am-8 pm daily

¡Festival Latino! is a free, family-friendly event celebrating family and community with two days of children’s activities, music, food, fashion, art, and dance from the heart of Latin America.

DJ Cale

DJ Cale, born in Honduras and raised in Queens, has been serving the Latino community in Columbus for over 20 years. He owns The Cave Bar & Lounge, a multicultural hub for music enthusiasts. Known for his empathy and passion for music, DJ Cale was named the first “Padrino” of The Hispanic Heritage Parade 2023 by the city of Columbus.

Schedule:11AM Saturday, August 9

Ale Almanza

Ale Almanza is originally from Santa Marta, Colombia and comes from a family of artists, where she was instilled with a love for the sounds of her land since she was a little girl. After living in Mexico she settled in Columbus, where she has become a benchmark of Latin music. This year she received the Musical Artist of the Year award at the Hispanic Business Awards. She is currently promoting her latest unreleased single, “Adivina Que” with accordionist Maireth Zambrano.

Schedule:1:15PM Saturday, August 9

Carlos Rubio – Salsa Lessons

Take a salsa dance lesson from “The Salsa King of Ohio.” Carlos Rubio is an instructor at the Salsamante Dance Academy and Ohio’s all-time winning-est salsa dancer.

Schedule:2PM Saturday, August 9

Chupeta de Ajo, Tributo al Rock en Español

Columbus-based Venezuelan singer, songwriter, and musician Víctor Zancudo is a longtime local performer with a variety of bands. His latest, Chupeta de Ajo, is a rock group covering Spanish-language rock songs by bands from Venezuela and beyond.

Schedule:2:45PM Saturday, August 9

Salsamante Dance Academy

Salsamante Dance Academy has been teaching Salsa, Bachata & Cha Cha Chá in the Columbus, Mid-Ohio area for 12 years now. Lead by Carlos Rubio – Salsa King of Ohio. The high energy & rhythm that Salsamante brings will always make the Festival Latino more memorable.

Schedule:3PM Saturday, August 9

Daniela Darcourt

Born in Lima, Peru, Daniela Darcourt is one of the most promising South American artists. With a career that began at age 8 as part of various musical projects, the singer has been developing a solo career in salsa since 2018, the year she released her album Esa Soy Yo, which includes 14 songs recorded in the Dominican Republic under the tutelage of producer Master Chris. The album also featured tracks “Adiós Amor” and “Señor Mentira,” which currently has over 53 million views on YouTube. 

During this time, Daniela Darcourt has been nominated for Breakthrough Artist and Best Southern Artist at the fourth edition of the HTV Heat Awards, in addition to being the number 1 artist on the CHART HOT 100 IN PERU, for two years and four consecutive singles. 

Daniela Darcourt has collaborated with renowned local and international artists, including the Puerto Rican group N’Klabe. In 2020, maestro Tito Nieves invited the singer to be the artist for his song “Si Tú Te Atreves,” a track that is opening many doors for the young singer internationally.  

In November 2021, Daniela Darcourt performed two sold-out concerts at the Lima Exhibition Park Amphitheater called “El Reencuentro,” an event that resulted in two live albums, El Reencuentro Vol. 1 and El Reencuentro Vol. 2, as well as a prime-time television program open to all of Peru. 

Daniela Darcourt has been a coach on La Voz Perú in all three versions during 2021, where she was the youngest coach in the world of the TV format.  

Daniela’s most recent album, Empezando Otra Vez, was released in 2022 featuring the single “No Me Lo Creo” with Tito Nieves. 

Schedule:4:15PM Saturday, August 9

El Corazon de Mexico Ballet Folklorico

Toledo-based dance company El Corazon de Mexico Ballet Folklorico (The Heart of Mexico) will demonstrate the beauty and charm of traditional Mexican dances.

Schedule:5PM Saturday, August 9

Los Rabanes

Los Rabanes is one of the most emblematic fusion rock bands in Latin America. Their musical career has positioned them as a leading avant-garde fusion band in the Latin music industry. They have earned a Latin Grammy Award (2007), toured worldwide, received international acclaim, and recorded with leading producers such as Emilio Estefan and Ruben Blades. Members: Emilio Regueira (guitar and vocals), Christian “Pipón” Torres (bass), Javier Saavedra, and Randy Cuevas (keyboards). 

Schedule:6:30PM Saturday, August 9

DJ Cale

DJ Cale, born in Honduras and raised in Queens, has been serving the Latino community in Columbus for over 20 years. He owns The Cave Bar & Lounge, a multicultural hub for music enthusiasts. Known for his empathy and passion for music, DJ Cale was named the first “Padrino” of The Hispanic Heritage Parade 2023 by the city of Columbus.

Schedule:11AM Sunday, August 10

El Corazon de Mexico Ballet Folklorico

Toledo-based dance company El Corazon de Mexico Ballet Folklorico (The Heart of Mexico) will demonstrate the beauty and charm of traditional Mexican dances.

Schedule:1PM Sunday, August 10

Golpe de Estado

Golpe de Estado is a young and modern band that excels in the subgenre of “tumbado,” a vibrant offshoot of the broad Mexican regional genre. Since their formation, Golpe de Estado has been dedicated to creating music that resonates with audiences, blending traditional regional Mexican sounds with contemporary influences. They recently released their debut single, “Hipnotizado,” which is available on all digital platforms and has been met with enthusiastic acclaim.

Schedule:1:15PM Sunday, August 10

Carlos Rubio – Salsa Lessons

Take a salsa dance lesson from “The Salsa King of Ohio.” Carlos Rubio is an instructor at the Salsamante Dance Academy and Ohio’s all-time winning-est salsa dancer.

Schedule:2PM Sunday, August 10

Daymé Arocena

Born in Havana in 1992, Arocena grew up immersed in Afro-Cuban folk, but also listening to cassette tapes of Sade Adu, her father’s favorite singer. After studying at the prestigious Amadeo Roldán conservatory, she became co-founder and band member of the Cuban-Canadian jazz collective “Maqueque” in 2014. With the collective, she launched several international tours and earned a GRAMMY nomination. Both her lead performances and complex vocal arrangements display extraordinary technical knowledge. Relying on instinct and intuition is how Arocena has managed her career since she burst on the international scene with Nueva Era, her prodigious debut album, in 2015. Now, she has fully reinvented her sound with Alkemi, a revolutionary and transformative fusion of neo soul singing, Afro-Caribbean beats, and slick new millennium pop.

Schedule:2:45PM Sunday, August 10

Salsamante Dance Academy

Salsamante Dance Academy has been teaching Salsa, Bachata & Cha Cha Chá in the Columbus, Mid-Ohio area for 12 years now. Lead by Carlos Rubio – Salsa King of Ohio. The high energy & rhythm that Salsamante brings will always make the Festival Latino more memorable.

Schedule:3PM Sunday, August 10

El Corazon de Mexico Ballet Folklorico

Toledo-based dance company El Corazon de Mexico Ballet Folklorico (The Heart of Mexico) will demonstrate the beauty and charm of traditional Mexican dances.

Schedule:4PM Sunday, August 10

Pirulo y La Tribu

Pirulo y La Tribu was formed in 2009 by founder Francisco ‘Pirulo’ Rosado Rosario, as an integration of classic style and modern times, combining salsa, Latin soul, jazz, hip-hop, urban, Afro-Latin, and world fusion music. The first of his projects to record was Calle Linda in the middle of 2013. Its single, “Loco Pero Feliz,” hit the Billboard Latin Songs charts in 2014 and in 2015 won the SESAC Awards for #1 Tropical Airplay SESAC Latina. In 2015, Calle Linda Golden Edition was released and nominated for a 2016 Latin Billboard Award as Tropical Album Artist/Group of the Year. Also in 2016, Pirulo y La Tribu became a 2016 Latin American Music Awards winner as New Favorite Tropical Artist and in 2018, again nominated for a Latin Billboard Award as Tropical Artist/Group of the Year. A follow-up, Calle Linda 2, was released in the early Summer of 2017. It entered Top Latin Albums within a week, and within three, reached the Top 10. Its single, “De Mi Que Hablen,” also entered the Tropical Songs charts. Featured artists participating in Calle Linda 2 are Olga Tañón on “Miro Pal Cielo,” and Ozuna with “Yo Soy Yo.” Released in 2021, Calle Linda 3: El Disco Nuevo, includes the singles “El Tumbaíto,“ “Pa’ Los Envidiosos,“ and “Dios,” and features guest artists Gilberto Santa Rosa on “No es Cantar Por Cantar” and Tito El Bambino on “No Le Temo a La Vida.” His latest production, Calle Linda 4: Salsa y Saoco, was released in 2022 providing new sounds and great music to enjoy. 

Schedule:4:15PM Sunday, August 10

Kinito Méndez

Dominican merengue star Kinito Méndez got involved in popular music at the age of nine while participating in his first band Pequeños del Ritmo. He went on to form a string of successful groups throughout the ‘80s and ‘90s, including Cocoband, Rikarena, and Rokabanda. Méndez started his solo career in 1995, recording El Hombre Merengue, selling over 1.5 million copies with his song “Cachamba” topping the most important Latin charts. His combination of infectious, danceable merengue beats and humorous, witty lyrics made him an instant success. He continued recording for decades, notably paying tribute to his mentor Johnny Ventura with 1998’s A Caballo. 

Schedule:6:30PM Sunday, August 10

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¡La cuenta regresiva ha comenzado! Nos vemos en el Festival Latino el 9 y 10 de agosto en el centro de Columbus. // The countdown is on! See you at Festival Latino on August 9 & 10 in downtown Columbus. #FestivalLatinoCbus #GenoaPark #ColumbusOhio

¡La cuenta regresiva ha comenzado! Nos vemos en el Festival Latino el 9 y 10 de agosto en el centro de Columbus.

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The countdown is on! See you at Festival Latino on August 9 & 10 in downtown Columbus.

#FestivalLatinoCbus #GenoaPark #ColumbusOhio

🎶 ¡Derek Amaya, también conocido como DJ Cale, regresa y estará los dos días del Festival Latino 2025! DJ Cale, nacido en Honduras y criado en Queens, ha estado sirviendo a la comunidad latina de Columbus por más de 20 años. Es dueño de The Cave Bar & Lounge, un centro multicultural para los fanáticos de la música. Conocido por su empatía y pasión por la música, DJ Cale fue nombrado el primer “Padrino” del Desfile de la Herencia Hispana 2023 por la ciudad de Columbus. // 🎶 Derek Amaya, aka DJ Cale, returns for both days of Festival Latino 2025! DJ Cale, born in Honduras and raised in Queens, has been serving the Latino community in Columbus for over 20 years. He owns The Cave Bar & Lounge, a multicultural hub for music enthusiasts. Known for his empathy and passion for music, DJ Cale was named the first “Padrino” of The Hispanic Heritage Parade 2023 by the city of Columbus. #FestivalLatinoCbus #GenoaPark #ColumbusOhio

🎶 ¡Derek Amaya, también conocido como DJ Cale, regresa y estará los dos días del Festival Latino 2025!

DJ Cale, nacido en Honduras y criado en Queens, ha estado sirviendo a la comunidad latina de Columbus por más de 20 años. Es dueño de The Cave Bar & Lounge, un centro multicultural para los fanáticos de la música. Conocido por su empatía y pasión por la música, DJ Cale fue nombrado el primer “Padrino” del Desfile de la Herencia Hispana 2023 por la ciudad de Columbus.

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🎶 Derek Amaya, aka DJ Cale, returns for both days of Festival Latino 2025!

DJ Cale, born in Honduras and raised in Queens, has been serving the Latino community in Columbus for over 20 years. He owns The Cave Bar & Lounge, a multicultural hub for music enthusiasts. Known for his empathy and passion for music, DJ Cale was named the first “Padrino” of The Hispanic Heritage Parade 2023 by the city of Columbus.

#FestivalLatinoCbus #GenoaPark #ColumbusOhio

De vuelta como si nunca se hubieran ido—y tan icónicos como siempre. El Corazon de Mexico Ballet Folklorico y Salsamante Dance Academy regresan para encender el Festival Latino.

¡Encuentra a @salsamante2011 y @elcorazondemexico_toledo en la Plaza de Baile el sábado y el domingo! 💃

Además, Carlos Rubio (“El Rey de la Salsa de Ohio”) ofrecerá clases de salsa ambos días.

🗓️ Sábado 9 de agosto
2:00 p.m. – Clases de salsa con Carlos Rubio
3:00 p.m. – Presentación de Salsamante Dance Academy
5:00 p.m. – Presentación El Corazón de México

🗓️ Domingo 10 de agosto
1:00 p.m. – Presentación de El Corazón de México
2:00 p.m. – Clases de salsa con Carlos Rubio
3:00 p.m. – Presentación de Carlos Rubio y Salsamante
5:00 p.m. – Presentación de El Corazón de México

El ritmo te esta llamado... ¿lo escuchas?

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Back like they never left—and just as iconic. El Corazon de MexicoBallet Folklorico and Salsamente Dance Academy are returning to shake up Festival Latino!

Find Salsamante Dance Academy and El Corazon De Mexico at the Dance Plaza on Saturday and Sunday! 💃

In addition, Carlos Rubio (“The Salsa King of Ohio”) will offer salsa lessons both days.

🗓️ Saturday, August 9
2 pm – Salsa lessons with Carlos Rubio
3pm – Salsamante Dance Academy performance
5 pm – El Corazon de Mexico performance

🗓️ Sunday, August 10
1 pm – El Corazon de Mexico performance
2 pm – Salsa lessons with Carlos Rubio
3 pm – Carlos Rubio Salsamante performance
5 pm – El Corazon de Mexico performance

The rhythm is calling your name – can you hear it?

#FestivalLatinoCbus #GenoaPark #ColumbusOhio

🎊 ¡Ale Almanza y Golpe de Estado regresan al Escenario Fiesta en el Festival Latino de este año! 🎊

🗓️ Sábado 9 de agosto | 1:15 p.m.
🎤 Ale Almanza

🗓️ Domingo 10 de agosto | 1:15 p.m.
🎶 GOLPE De Estado

¡Los ritmos son poderosos y las raíces profundas — nos vemos en Genoa Park!

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🎊 Ale Almanza and Golpe de Estado return to the Fiesta Stage at this year’s Festival Latino! 🎊

🗓️ Saturday, August 9 | 1:15 pm
🎤 Ale Almanza

🗓️ Sunday, August 10 | 1:15 pm
🎶 Golpe de Estado

The beats are bold, the roots run deep – See you at Genoa Park!

#FestivalLatinoCbus #GenoaPark #ColumbusOhio

🎉 Uniéndose al cartel de Festival Latino son Daymé Arocena y Chupeta de Ajo. 🎉

🗓️ Sábado 9 de agosto | 2:45 pm
🎸 Chupeta de Ajo

🗓️ Domingo 10 de agosto | 2:45 pm
🎵 Daymé Arocena

¡Prepárense para un Festival Latino como nunca antes!

➡️ DAYMÉ AROCENA
Daymé Arocena es una cantante, compositora y directora de coro afrocubana, nominada al Grammy y ganadora del Juno. Confiando en su instinto e intuición es como Arocena ha llevado su carrera desde que irrumpió en la escena internacional con "Nueva Era", su prodigioso álbum debut, en 2015. En 2021, se convirtió en la músico latinoamericana más joven en completar el programa "Signature Artist" de Berklee College of Music, uniéndose a las filas de leyendas que han influido en músicos aspirantes en esa prestigiosa institución.

➡️ CHUPETA DE AJO
El cantante, compositor y músico venezolano Víctor Zancudo, radicado en Columbus, es un artista local de larga trayectoria con una variedad de bandas. Su último trabajo, Chupeta de Ajo, es un grupo de rock que versiona canciones de rock en español de bandas de Venezuela y más allá.

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🎉 Joining the Festival Latino line-up are Daymé Arocena and Chupeta de Ajo! 🎉

🗓️ Saturday, August 9 | 2:45 pm
🎸 Chupeta de Ajo

🗓️ Sunday, August 10 | 2:45 pm
🎵 Daymé Arocena

➡️ DAYMÉ AROCENA
Daymé Arocena is a Grammy-nominated and Juno-award-winning Afro-Cuban singer, composer and choir director. Relying on instinct and intuition is how Arocena has managed her career since she burst on the international scene with Nueva Era, her prodigious debut album, in 2015. In 2021, she became the youngest Latin-American musician to complete Berklee College of Music's "Signature Artist" program, joining the ranks of legends who have influenced aspiring musicians at the prestigious institution.

➡️ CHUPETA DE AJO
Columbus-based Venezuelan singer, songwriter, and musician Víctor Zancudo is a longtime local performer with a variety of bands. His latest, Chupeta de Ajo, is a rock group covering Spanish-language rock songs by bands from Venezuela and beyond.

Get ready for a Festival Latino like never before!

#FestivalLatinoCbus #GenoaPark #ColumbusOhio

📣 Debido a la gran cantidad de vendedores de comida y de mercancia para el Festival Latino de este año, las solicitudes están cerradas. ¡Esperamos nos puedan acompañar el 9 y 10 de agosto en el Parque Genoa! // 📣 Due to the overwhelming demand of food and marketplace vendors for this year’s Festival Latino, applications are now closed. We look forward to seeing you August 9 + 10 in Genoa Park! 📸 Foto/Photo credit: Randall L. Schieber #FestivalLatinoCbus #GenoaPark #ColumbusOhio

📣 Debido a la gran cantidad de vendedores de comida y de mercancia para el Festival Latino de este año, las solicitudes están cerradas. ¡Esperamos nos puedan acompañar el 9 y 10 de agosto en el Parque Genoa!

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📣 Due to the overwhelming demand of food and marketplace vendors for this year’s Festival Latino, applications are now closed. We look forward to seeing you August 9 + 10 in Genoa Park!

📸 Foto/Photo credit: Randall L. Schieber

#FestivalLatinoCbus #GenoaPark #ColumbusOhio

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