22nd Hispanic Fall Festival

One of Southwest Florida's largest and most anticipated Hispanic celebrations returns to St. Jude Catholic Church with its 22nd Annual Hispanic Fall Festival on Saturday, November 7, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Organizers expect about 12,000 attendees to fill the St. Jude campus for a free admission day of family activities, food and beverage vendors, and much more. Proceeds will benefit the community's Program for the Needy and its new project: the construction of a new church.

A flag parade representing more than a dozen nations, live music, folkloric dance, an art exhibition, a live painting demonstration, and food from across Latin America make the festival one of the most anticipated Hispanic celebrations in southwest Florida. The event takes place on the St. Jude campus at 17th Street and Hammock Place in Sarasota.

This year's festival raises the stakes with another fundraising element: one lucky winner will drive home a Lexus vehicle. 2026 marks 20 years of St. Jude Catholic Church serving the Sarasota Hispanic community, adding special meaning to this year's celebration. Rev. Jiobani Batista, Pastor, and festival chairman Kenther Ramos invite the entire community of Sarasota, Tampa Bay, and southwest Florida to enjoy a day of music, dance, art, and family activities.

EVENT DETAILS

The 22nd Annual Hispanic Fall Festival will be held Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the St. Jude Catholic Church campus, 17th Street and Hammock Place, Sarasota, FL. Admission is free. Food, beverages, and raffle tickets will be sold, with proceeds benefiting the Program for the Needy and the new church.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

With 12,000 attendees expected, the Hispanic Fall Festival gives local businesses direct access to one of southwest Florida's fastest-growing consumer markets. The festival also draws attendees from Tampa Bay and communities across the region. Sponsorship space is limited and interest is strong. Businesses interested in sponsoring the 2026 festival should contact Kenther Ramos at [email protected] as soon as possible to secure placement.

ABOUT ST. JUDE CATHOLIC CHURCH

St. Jude Catholic Church serves the Sarasota Hispanic community through faith, fellowship, community outreach, and cultural events, including its annual Program for the Needy. The parish is led by Rev. Jiobani Batista, Pastor. Mr. Kenther Ramos serves as festival chairman.

MEDIA CONTACT: Janice Rodríguez: [email protected] | (787) 462-1100