North Park Salsa Fest

Saturday May 3, 2025
11:30 AM - 5 PM
North Park Mini Park
San Diego, California

North Park Salsa Fest is back on Saturday, May 3rd. Local restaurants will compete to earn bragging rights for "Best Salsa."

Join us for salsa tasting, food trucks, and craft beer and other beverages from local breweries. Enjoy live music, Ballet Folklorico, kids activities & more!

ENTRANCE IS FREE!
However, you'll need a ticket in order to taste & judge the salsas.

Presale = $15
Day Of = $20

Tickets on sale now!

100% of proceeds from this family-friendly event fund programs at Jefferson Elementary, a North Park public school.

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Live Music from Local Bands

Local Businesses, Breweries & Restaurants

Taste the Best Salsa in San Diego

Local Craft
Beer

Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors

Want to build the community and boost your business?

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Salsa Fest began in 2021 and has quickly grown into one of the city’s most loved, family friendly gatherings. It truly reflects the spirit of the community. Our sponsors play a critical role in making the event possible and add to its’vibrance.

Here is how you can benefit from being a part of the event:

- Support your community in bringing an iconic event to life.
- Put your brand in a spotlight and be recognized as a community champion.
- Guarantee exposure, goodwill, and engagement by becoming a leading sponsor

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San Diego's best local breweries and restaurants are providing the beer and the salsa. They're donating all the proceeds to support local school programming. Here are the 2025 beverage vendors:

Event Schedule

Non-stop entertainment and activities for the whole family.

Saturday May 3, 2025
11:30 AM - 5 PM
North Park Mini Park
San Diego, California

11:30 a.m. - Gates Open

11:45-12:00 p.m. - Jefferson Ballet Folklorico Dance Club

12:15-12:45 p.m. - DAMza Academy Ballet Folklorico

1:00-2:00 p.m. - Mariachi Internacional

2:00 p.m. - Best Salsa (Judges’ Winner)

2:15-3:15 p.m. - Dads of Jefferson band

3:15: Best Salsa - (People’s Choice Winner)

3:30 - 4:30 p.m. - Live Band, TBA

5:00 p.m. - Gates Close

North Park Salsa Fest