Save the Date!
June 13-15, 2025
CANYONS VILLAGE AT PARK CITY MOUNTAIN
4000 Canyons Resort Dr, Park City, UT 84098
The Latino Arts Festival is a vibrant, family-friendly celebration of Latin American art, music, dance, food, and culture. Featuring more than 40 visual artists and performers from across the Americas, the Festival brings together an exciting mix of creativity and community.
New this year, El Mercadito offers an immersive market experience filled with handcrafted goods, traditional treats, and colorful cultural displays. Free and open to all, the Festival invites everyone to connect, explore, and celebrate together.
get involved For 2025!
LIVE MUSIC & PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Canyons Village Stage
Friday, June 13
EXPERIENCE BRASIL!
4:00pm, Aquarela do Brasil
5:00pm Salt Lake Capoeira
6:00pm Grupo Kola Aí | Samba & Pagode
6:40pm Vanessa Pizeta | Axé e Sertanejo
7:15pm Utah Brazilian Dance | Interactive Dance Class
7:35pm Salt Lake Samba | Traditional Carnaval Performance
8:00pm Brazuca Band | Headliner
Saturday, June 14
LET'S CELEBRATE IN COMMUNITY!
10:00am Bafudach | Chile
10:45am Esencia de México | Latin America
11:45am Viva Perú | Perú
1:00pm Ballet Folklorico Quetzalcoal | Mexico
2:20pm Carnaval de Barranquilla | Colombia
4:00pm Identidad Vallenato | Colombia
6:00pm Fake Frequency | Latin Rock
8:00pm Senxao | Venezuela
Sunday, June 15
FATHER'S DAY EN FAMILIA!
10:00am Zumba with Julieta Gesualdo | Argentina
11:15am Bomba Marilé | Puerto Rico
12:15pm Mi Viejo San Simón | Bolivia
1:00pm "Quien hace más Cascaritas" Win a Prize!
2:30pm Mariachi Guzman | Mexico
4:30pm Rumba Libre | Latin America
Activities & workshops
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Experience the vibrant artistry of Jely, the creative force behind Colory Faces, as she offers complimentary face painting for all ages at the Latino Arts Festival. Known for her professional, bilingual (English and Spanish) face painting services, Jely brings joy and color to every event she attends. Don't miss this opportunity to add a splash of color to your festival experience!
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Join Julieta in a free family friendly Zumba class during the Latino Arts Festival! Get your Sunday started right with movement and music! Note that this class will be outdoors on the Festival lawn. We encourage you to swear athletic shoes, suncreen, a hat, and water.
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The Park City Soccer Club is partnering with the festival for a "juggle the ball" contest at 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 15 during the festival. This activity is for soccer enthusiasts, both kids and adults. Join in and showcase your skills in a friendly competition where you can demonstrate your talent and have fun. Don’t miss out!
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Join for a captivating artistic experience! Emily Madsen will be creating enchanting fantasy illustrations and sketches for attendees on Friday, June 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Whether you're looking for a whimsical character or a magical scene, Emily's creativity will bring your imagination to life on paper. It's a fantastic opportunity to take home a personalized piece of art and create a memorable keepsake from the festival. Don’t miss out on this magical activation!
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Stephanie Blanco creates small tattoos that celebrate the richness of Latin culture. She offers a variety of designs (flash) that include inspiring phrases, beautiful flowers, and much more. These tattoos are a unique way to adorn the skin and pay tribute to our cultural heritage!
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Clara Amezcua will be teaching attendees at her booth in El Mercadito how to make piñatas while supplies last. This is a fun and creative activity for all ages, where participants will learn traditional techniques to create their own piñatas. No prior experience is required, and at the end of the activity, you’ll be able to take your creation home! Come and enjoy this colorful and joyful experience!
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Discover the art of relief printing with artist Ivan Ortega at his booth! Join us to learn the fundamentals of this exciting technique using styrofoam, ink, and paper. Get hands-on experience as you create your own unique prints. Don’t miss out—this activity is available while supplies last, so come early and unleash your creativity with Ivan!
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Maria Gervacio will be demonstrating to festival attendees how to create beautiful flowers made from corn husks at her booth. This activity is a unique opportunity to learn traditional techniques and express your creativity. No prior experience is necessary; everyone is welcome to join and enjoy this fun craft. Take home your very own handmade flower!
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Discover the art of wheel throwing at our interactive booth, where Kimball Art Center instructors will guide you through the basics of shaping and molding clay creations. Within this hands-on activity, participants will get the chance to learn the basics of ceramic making and try their hand at some introductory pottery techniques.
Youth Exhibit & Workshop
Papel Picado Creation @ El Mercadito
Papel Picado is a traditional Mexican folk art made by cutting elaborate designs into sheets of paper. In this workshop, you can craft a vibrant mini papel picado banner to take home. Drop in, get creative, and make something uniquely yours to celebrate the spirit of the festival!
Papel Picado Workshop is for all ages — No sign-up needed, just walk in!
Pre-Fest Film Screening
GAUCHO GAUCHO
June 11, 2025 | 7pm | Rated 12+ | 84 min run time | FREE
GAUCHO GAUCHO is a documentary film about an ensemble of iconic gauchos living beyond the boundaries of the modern world. It weaves together a mosaic of tales about gauchos confronting the fragility of their world in the face of unprecedented change. The stories follow the lives of men and women of different ages, backgrounds, and talents who are all connected in their fight to remain free.
In Spanish with English subtitles.
Presented in partnership with Park City Film. Admission is free.
2025 participating artists
Visual artists will be displaying original artwork and creative goods throughout all three days of the festival!
El Mercadito Makers
FOOD VENDORS
nonprofit Partners
Event Sponsors
Program Supporters
Latino Arts Fest advisory committee
thank you to the support of our advisory committee
Anna Frachou
Luis Novoa
Vanessa Di Palma Wright
Jorge Rodriguez
Diego Campos
Emma Zevallos
Miriam Garcia
Maria Isabel Gomez
Flor Santa Maria de la Parra
Julieta Gesualdo
Emerson Oliveira
Paola Bello
Valentina Udabe
Diego Zegarra
Maria Villar
Allison Martínez-Arocho
Jose Chacon
Parking & transportation
There is FREE event parking throughout the Canyons Village as indicated in the red sections on the map. More information about the Canyons Village venue can be found at CVMA.com.
If park in Lot 1 you can take the Cabriolet chair lift up to the Festival area, however parking is limited in this lot. If you park in the upper lots 2-4, there are various access points to the Festival within walking distance.
Take public transit! There is a free bus system that brings you right to the Canyons Village and provides easy access to the Cabriolet FREE chair lift that will take you to the festival forum. To view the bus routes, click here.
Latino Arts Festival is an ADA accessible event. For any accommodations contact emma@pcscarts.org