Dominican Culture & Carnaval Festival SWFL
Save the date — October 7, 2026, Southwest Florida. Venue details will be announced separately. Sponsorships and vendor applications are now open.
Dominican Culture & Carnaval Festival SWFL
The Dominican Culture & Carnaval Festival SWFL is the foundation's signature cultural celebration. The festival is 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.
October 7, 2026
Dominican Culture & Carnaval Festival SWFL — Southwest Florida. Venue announcement coming soon. Sponsorships and vendor applications are now open.
What to Expect
A one-day Dominican cultural festival in Southwest Florida. Venue, schedule, and lineup details will be announced as they are confirmed.
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. Vendor applications are open now.
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.
Community & Partners
A gathering point for cultural groups, community organizations, sponsors, and media partners across the region.
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