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Festival Latino

crowd of people at festival
August 9, 2025
11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Genoa Park, Downtown Columbus

August 10, 2025
11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Genoa Park, Downtown Columbus

This summer, the Program of Latinx Studies, Department of Spanish and Portuguese, and the Center for Latin American Studies are teaming up to sponsor a booth at Columbus' annual Festival Latino, taking place this year on August 9 & 10 in Genoa Park.

Festival Latino—the largest Latin event in Ohio and marking its 28th year in 2025—is a two-day, free, family-friendly event celebrating family and community. Festivalgoers can enjoy an entertainment lineup that includes national headliners and local artists, food, children’s activities, art, and dance from the heart of Latin America. To learn more about the festival, please check out their website.