PLAINFIELD, IL — Barro Fest will return to downtown Plainfield for the second annual year to celebrate Hispanic arts and culture.
A variety of artisan sellers, live music and performances and food are on the docket for the event, planned from 1-2 p.m. Aug. 2 at Settlers’ Park.
The inaugural Barro Fest took place in July 2024 as a “coming of age,” in a way, for Plainfield’s Hispanic community, Mayor John Argoudelis told Patch at the time.
Here’s a look at the schedule for this year’s event:
- 1-2 p.m. DJ
- 2-2:30 p.m. Welcome featuring special guests
- 2-4 p.m. Kids Art Casita featuring pottery painting
- 2:30-3 p.m. Mexico En La Sangre, a folkloric dance
- 3-4 p.m. Mariachi Michoacana
- 4-5 p.m. Rock band Zeus
- 5-5:30 p.m. Celia Gallegos performing “La Voz Bravia”
- 5:30-6 p.m. Ballet Folklorico Infinity
- 6-7 p.m. Cuarto Impulso performing Sierreno music
- 7-8 p.m. Guitar duo Los Ramirez Brothers
- 8-8:30 p.m. Alexandra Salgado
- 8:30-9:30 p.m. Selfie photos and dancing
- 9-10 p.m. DJ
