Dominican Culture & Carnaval Festival SWFL
Coming in 2027. Preparations are underway. Date & venue announcement coming soon. Sponsorship, partnership and vendor opportunities are now open.
Dominican Culture & Carnaval Festival SWFL
The inaugural Dominican Culture & Carnaval Festival is coming to Southwest Florida in 2027 as the foundation's signature cultural celebration, designed to bring the spirit of Dominican Carnaval to Southwest Florida through culture, music, dance, food, family, and community.
The event will serve as both a cultural celebration and a fundraising platform to support the foundation's broader mission, including youth programs, cultural preservation, family support, and charitable outreach.
The Festival Experience
What the Dominican Culture & Carnaval Festival is being built to become — live entertainment, cultural performances, VIP experiences and a celebration for the whole family.
Music & Dance
Live Dominican music and dance traditions at the heart of the celebration -- merengue, bachata, and the rhythms that carry Carnaval.
Carnaval Costume & Culture
The color and craft of Dominican Carnaval, rooted in the traditions of the Carnaval of La Vega, presented for a Southwest Florida audience.
Food & Food Trucks
Dominican and Caribbean flavors from local vendors and food trucks. Join the 2027 vendor interest list.
Family-Friendly
Designed as a welcoming, family-friendly day for all ages and all backgrounds across Southwest Florida.
Community Impact
The festival doubles as a fundraising platform for youth programs, cultural preservation, family support, and charitable outreach.
VIP & Partner Experiences
Hospitality, VIP experiences and brand activations alongside local businesses, sponsors, vendors and community partners.
The 2027 date, venue, schedule and lineup will be announced once confirmed. Join the festival update list to hear first.
Lineup Announcements Coming Soon
Music will be at the heart of Carnaval 2027. We are developing a dynamic entertainment lineup featuring Dominican music, DJs, live performances, cultural entertainment and Carnaval experiences.
Follow the Road to Carnaval 2027 for official artist and DJ announcements.
Get Festival UpdatesComing Soon
Interested in becoming one of our founding partners? Become part of the group of businesses and organizations helping build the inaugural Dominican Culture & Carnaval Festival.
Become a 2027 PartnerThe Road to Carnaval 2027 Starts Now 🇩🇴
- Artist announcements
- Carnaval groups
- Sponsors
- Vendors
- Community events
- Behind-the-scenes updates
Be among the first to know what's coming.