5th Annual Salsa Festival | Redwood City

Redwood City is going to be sizzling during its 5th annual Salsa Festival on Saturday September 29th, 2012. Three stages will feature Latin rock, salsa, and Latin jazz music. Amateur and professional Salsa Chefs will compete for fun, prizes and Salsa Glory. Plus, there’s tequila tasting, free hands-on art projects, and a Children’s Play Area complete with bounce houses, carnival rides, and more.

Encompassing 11 city blocks of Downtown Redwood City, much of the event takes place on Broadway between Middlefield and Hamilton and on Theatre Way. Theatre Way and parts of Broadway will be pedestrian-only, making this a family-friendly event not to miss.

Redwood City Salsa Festival
September 29, 2012 (noon – 8pm) | Downtown Redwood City | FREE

Music Spread Throughout Downtown:

• Courthouse Square Salsa Stage
• Latin Rock Stage
• Latin Jazz Stage

Competitions Galore:

• $500 prize and award for “People’s Choice” salsa
• $250 prize and award for “Best Mild” salsa
• $250 prize and award for “Best Hot” salsa
• $150 prize and award for “Best Decorated Booth”
• Public Salsa Tasting from 12-5pm

Fun Activities for Everyone:

• Hands-on art projects – Art Stations with FREE projects
• Tequila Tasting
• Microbrew Tasting
• Family Area with Carnival Rides

Culture Abounds in Downtown:

• City and community booths
• Local restaurant

 

Links: Event details

Cost: FREE
Categories: *Top Pick*, Art & Museums, Eating & Drinking, Fairs & Festivals, Kids & Families, Live Music, Peninsula, Recurring – Annual - September Submitted by Perry Shirley