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 through April 26th = $15
April 27 - May 3rd = $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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Salsa Fest Merch

Get your Salsa Fest gear at our online pop-up shop. All proceeds go to support programs at Jefferson Elementary. You can look and feel good about that!

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2025 Salsa Competitors

Thai Time is the defending champion. Who will take the title this year?

Live Music from Local Bands

Local Businesses, Breweries & Restaurants

Taste the Best Salsa in San Diego

Local Craft
Beer

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. - Live Band - Finnegan Blue

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

3:30 - 4:30 p.m. - Live Band - Dads of Jefferson

5:00 p.m. - Gates Close

FAQ's - Want more details?Download our Event Guide.

SALSA FEST INFO PACK

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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