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FORT WAYNE – Fiesta Fort Wayne will return to Headwaters Park Saturday, Aug. 8, offering a full day of live entertainment, cultural performances and Latin American cuisine celebrating the region’s Hispanic community.
Presented by Gresk & Singleton Attorneys at Law, the annual festival will feature musical acts, folkloric dance groups, a cultural marketplace, food vendors and family-friendly activities throughout the day. Organizers say the event is intended to highlight the traditions, heritage and diversity of Hispanic cultures while bringing the broader community together.
The festival opens at 10 a.m. with Zumba Latina, followed by performances from soloists, mariachi musicians, folkloric dance ensembles, choirs and Latin rock, cumbia and norteño bands. The entertainment schedule continues through 9 p.m.
In addition to live performances, attendees can enjoy traditional dishes from across Latin America, including tacos, pupusas and empanadas, along with desserts such as churros and tres leches cake. A marketplace featuring artwork, crafts and other cultural items will also be part of the event. Activities including piñatas and a lowrider car display are planned throughout the day.
Admission is $7 before 5 p.m. and $10 after 5 p.m. Children ages 10 and younger will be admitted free. Organizers said a portion of ticket proceeds will be donated to local nonprofit organizations.
The event schedule remains subject to change, and organizers said additional updates on performers and vendors may be announced before the festival.
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