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The Festival del Sanguich, hosted by the Puerto Rican/Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Polk County, returns to Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium on Friday, April 24, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Three Polk County restaurants, including Lakeland’s Pan 4U Latino Bakery and Restaurant and Rey Ayala King Catering, will face off in a sandwich competition, sharing free samples of their food, as they vie for the top spot.
Ana Rivera, president and founder of the Puerto Rican/Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Polk County, said last year’s inaugural event, held Fourth of July weekend, was a huge success, despite rain that put a damper on the baseball game.
She said the event is like a big party, with vendors, activities, delicious food, and a DJ. Last year, she said, people learned to line dance on the promenade at the stadium.
“Baseball being something that Puerto Ricans and all Latinos love,” the stadium is the perfect partner for the Chamber, Rivera said.
Festival del Sanguich
When: Friday, April 24, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium
Tickets: $11+ for admission to the festival, free samples, and the baseball game. Click here to purchase tickets online. Use code HHNLFT26 at checkout.
More than a good time
The event celebrates the great food within the Hispanic community, while supporting Polk residents, Rivera said.
Festival del Sanguich benefits the Chamber’s women’s initiative. Last year, proceeds from the event allowed the organization to provide a Polk County woman with a scholarship to become a certified nursing assistant.
“We don’t want people to move out of our county because they just can’t find their way,” Rivera said. “We want to make sure that we can help them, and that’s what we did through our women’s initiative in our Chamber.”
The winning restaurant will receive a two-year membership to the Chamber and the opportunity to be a guest on the organization’s new podcast, set to debut this July. The restaurant will also be listed in the Chamber’s directory of Polk County businesses.
Check out highlights from last year’s festival:
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