Piñones en Oakland
About this Event
Piñones en Oakland
The Inaugural Festival
Presented by Puerto Rican Street Cuisine
Sunday, August 16, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Admission is FREE with registration.
Welcome to Piñones en Oakland, an immersive cultural festival inspired by the vibrant seaside community of Piñones and the rich traditions of Loíza, Puerto Rico.
Join us as Puerto Rican Street Cuisine celebrates its One-Year Anniversary by transforming Oakland into a lively Puerto Rican village filled with authentic flavors, live music, dance, art, and community.
Throughout the day, explore a variety of cultural experiences including:
🍢 Authentic Puerto Rican street food
🎶 Live music and a tribute to Willie Colón & Héctor Lavoe
💃 Complimentary salsa dance lessons
🥁 Bomba & Plena cultural performances
👨🍳 Live cooking demonstrations
📖 Puerto Rican storytelling
🛍️ El Mercado Boricua featuring local artisans and small businesses
🎟️ Passport to Puerto Rico interactive festival experience with opportunities to win exciting prizes
In addition to free festival activities, guests may purchase tickets for our exclusive Signature Experiences:
🌿 Master the Art of Cigar Rolling – Learn traditional cigar rolling techniques while creating your own handcrafted cigar to take home, plus receive a complimentary premium cigar and cigar cutter.
🥃 The Ron de Puerto Rico Experience – A guided tasting featuring premium Puerto Rican rums, educational presentations, and specialty pairing experiences throughout the day.
Whether you’re reconnecting with your Puerto Rican roots or discovering our culture for the first time, Piñones en Oakland is a celebration of food, music, heritage, and community that welcomes everyone.
Bring your family, bring your friends, and come experience the warmth, rhythm, and traditions of Puerto Rico—right here in Oakland.
¡Bienvenidos a Piñones en Oakland!
Agenda
🕑: 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Festival Schedule
Where is it happening?
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