Festival de la Mariposa: A Latin Cultural Experience
A Celebration of Art, Culture, Music, Food & Community
Join us for the inaugural Festival de la Mariposa, a vibrant Latin Cultural Experience celebrating the rich traditions, creativity, flavors, and spirit of Latin America and the Caribbean.
📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Dansbury Park, East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
Presented by the Pocono Center for the Arts in partnership with FUSIA Center for the Arts and the Stroud Region Open Space & Recreation Commission, this family-friendly festival will transform Dansbury Park into a colorful gathering place filled with music, dance, food, art, and cultural experiences for all ages.
Experience an afternoon featuring:
🎶 Live Latin Music & Performances
Feel the rhythm and energy of Latin culture through live entertainment, traditional performances, and community participation.
💃 Dance Demonstrations & Cultural Experiences
Celebrate the movement and traditions that bring communities together through dance and storytelling.
🎨 Art & Creativity
Explore visual arts, cultural exhibits, artisan displays, and hands-on creative activities inspired by Latin heritage.
🍽️ Authentic Latin Cuisine
Enjoy a variety of traditional foods and flavors representing cultures from across Latin America and the Caribbean.
🛍️ Vendors & Community Marketplace
Shop local artisans, handcrafted goods, cultural products, and unique treasures while supporting small businesses and creators.
🌺 Family-Friendly Activities
A welcoming event designed for families, friends, and neighbors to connect, learn, and celebrate together.
The butterfly, or Mariposa, symbolizes transformation, beauty, resilience, and cultural connection—making it the perfect emblem for this exciting new community tradition.
Come celebrate the diversity, creativity, and vibrant traditions that enrich our region while building connections through art, culture, and community.
Save the Date and join us as culture takes flight in the Poconos!
