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August 4, 2022
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Iowa’s Latino Festivals are in full force this year
The celebration of Latino culture usually starts in August and runs through October in anticipation of Hispanic Heritage Month which runs from September 15 - October 15. Mark your calendars because Fiesta time is here and Hola Iowa has created our annual list of some of the Festivals celebrating Latino culture in Iowa. Latino Celebration at Iowa State Fair August 14, 2022 from 7 PM to 9 PM
have Maria Duran’s famous authentic pupusas vs Alicia Vieyra, a parishioner from Davenport, famous authentic tacos. Try both and let us know your pick! Scheduled to appear Quad Cities Ballet Folklorico 2-2:30 PM LULAC West Liberty Scholarship Presentation 3 PM Danza Guadalupana de West Liberty 4 PM
Iowa State Fair is getting a little Latino flavor added in. Come out on August 14 and stay for Latino Celebration with Parranderos Latin Combo. They will perform at the Ann & Bill Riley Stage.
LULAC Fiesta Night September, 10 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Celebration of Mexican Independence with Monarchs and Mariachi at the Putnam Museum. Displays and fun activities for whole families. Celebration of the Monarch butterflies and their yearly migration to Mexico. There will be catrinas and the crowning of the Fiesta Queen. Entertainment by Glenview Mariachi Band, Quad Cities Ballet Folklorico and Grupo Innstinto. The Putnam Museum is located at 1717 W 12th St. Davenport, IA.
Iowa State Fair will be on East 30th Street and East University Avenue in Des Moines, IA. The Iowa State Fair runs from August 11 to 21, 2022. For more information go to iowastatefair.org
Fiesta Latina de West Liberty September 10, 2022 from 3 PM-9:30PM Before the event, there will be the Children’s Festival from 10 AM-3 pPM
Latino Fest in Iowa City August 27, 2022 from 12 PM to 9 PM This celebration is full of fun for whole families to enjoy. Food vendors selling great food from Mexico and Central America. Live music and fun activities for kids. Traditional dance groups and even a chance to learn to dance with experienced dance instructors. This is promising to be a fun event for all families to enjoy. Latino Fest in Iowa City will be at Ped Mall in downtown Iowa City on E Washington Street (between Dubuque St and Linn St). St. Joseph’s Parish Festival, West Liberty Sunday, September 4 from 1:30 PM to 6 PM In front of the church PUPUSAS VS TACOS is the theme for this year, we
Fiesta Latina de West Liberty, Downtown West Liberty. Music, Great food from Latinamerica, lots of fun and childrens’ activities. The entertainment headliner will be announced soon. The Fiesta Latina will at West Liberty Center (3rd Street; between Calhoun Street and Spencer Street). The Storm Lake Proud Multicultural Festival September 10 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM Viva Ottumwa International Festival September 11, 2022 from 11 AM to 7 PM
This is the first year for this festival. It is expected to have around 30 different cultures represented at this festival. There will be food, dance, music, and representations of traditions from different countries. The whole community is invited to attend this event. Free admission.
Great event for community members. Food vendors, dance and music, and lots of fun activities for kids.
The Storm Lake Proud Multicultural Festival will take place at Chautauqua Park located at 401 Chautauqua Park Dr, Storm Lake, IA.
Viva Ottumwa International Festival will take place at Quincy Place Mall located at 1110 Quincy Ave, Ottumwa, IA
