The ACHA Hispanic Festival returns to the Augusta Common Sept. 13-14.
“Make sure to bring your appetite and your dancing shoes. Our vendors will whisk you away to Latin America with their authentic dishes and handicrafts from across the Americas and the Caribbean,” said a news release from ACHA.
Headliners include Grammy-nominated música tropical artists Richie Cepeda from the Dominican Republic on Friday and Puerto Rico’s Frankie Negrón on Saturday as well as Salsa’s Diamond, Julio Flores of Panama on Saturday.
DJ Stan and folkloric dance troupes will start the party on Friday. For a full schedule, go to achacsra.org/hispanic-festival
There will be a children’s zone on Saturday and an education area.
“Our goal is to create a space where everyone can come together to celebrate and learn about the rich and diverse Hispanic cultures,” said Estrella Febus, ACHA president in the news release. “This festival is a reminder of the importance of unity, especially during Hispanic Heritage Month, and how our traditions enrich the broader American culture.”
The festival will be from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and noon to 11 p.m. Saturday. General admission is $5 a day and children 12 and under are free. VIP passes for the weekend are available for $75 and include 10 beer tickets, fast-lane access and discounts for select food vendors, and VIP-only covered seating close to the action on stage. Tickets can be purchased in advance at achacsra.org/festival24 or at the gate during the event.
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