Heading to Puerto Rico in July? Highlights include the Aibonito Flower Festival, the Cattleman’s BBQ Competition, the Puerto Rico Salsa Congress, festivals for local foods, crabs, criollo sauce and Annual Patron Saints Festivals.
Until Jul 7, Aibonito Flower Festival
The annual Aibonito Flower Festival continues during the first week of July featuring plant and flower exhibits and sales. This is the largest flower festival on the island that also includes live music and rides for children.
The festival ends on Sunday July 7 with special music guest Ednita Nazario
More Info here
Jul 13-14, 6th Cattlemen’s Caribbean BBQ Competition, San Juan
The Puerto Rico Convention Center will again be holding the annual Cattlemen’s Caribbean BBQ Competition. This is a typical BBQ Competition with a Puerto Rican twist. If you like good BBQ and Lechon, you should check it out
Where: Puerto Rico Convention Center
More Info here
Jul 23 – 27, Puerto Rico Salsa Congress, San Juan
The El San Juan Hotel in Isla Verde is hosting this years Puerto Rico Salsa Congress that features dance competitions and music from local salsa artists and bands. If you are intrigued by Salsa Music and Dance, this is the place to be
Where: El San Juan Hotel, Isla Verde
More Info here
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July 1 – 12 & 15 – 26, Summer Sailing Program for Kids, San Juan
Club Nautico de San Juan is running its annual Summer Sailing Program. The program is for boys and girls aged 6 and 16 years old with each session lasting 2 weeks. Programs for beginners are in the morning and afternoon and for advanced sailors the session is in the afternoon
Where: Club Nautico de San Juan
More Info here
Jul 4 – 7, Valley Reserve Agricultural Fair, Lajas
Exhibits and sales of farm equipment, animals and plants. The event also has music, a rodeo, and Paso Fino Horse Competitions
Where: Hacienda Western Hey Farm, Rd305, Lajas
Tel: 787-899-1335
Jul 5 -7, Hammock Festival, San Sebastian
Annual event featuring handicrafts, artisans, music and food
Where: Juan Jose Beniquez Baseball Field Parking, San Sebastian
Tel: 787-896-1550
Jul 21, Ventena al Jazz, Mayaguez
Free live jazz
Jul 10 – 14, Vieques Patron Saint Festival
Annual festival for all the family
Where: Town Square in Vieques
Jul 12 – 15, National Artisan Fair, Barranquitas
One of the largest artisan festivals in Puerto Rico with around 200 artisans expected to attend
Tel: 787-857-3810
Jul 12 -15, Cibuco Agricultural and Artisan Fair, Corozal
Agricultural exhibits, artisans and local food
Where: Historical Center, Corozal
Tel: 787-859-3060
Jul 12 – 21, Patron Saint Festival, Catano
Towns annual festival
Tel: 787-788-0404
Jul 12 – 21, Patron Saint Festival, Hatillo
Towns annual festival
Tel: 787-262-2093
Jul 12 – 21, Patron Saint Festival, Barceloneta
Towns annual festival
Tel: 787-846-3400
Jul 13, Urban Roots Festival, San Juan
Featuring Daddy Yankee and Damien Marley
Where: Isla Grande Pier, San Juan from 5pm
July 13 -14. Flamboyan Festival, Penuelas
Festival celebrating the Famboyan Tree featuring; music, artisans, local food and more
Where: Plaza Publica
Tel: 787-8369-4035
Jul 14, Rumbon de Barrio, Hatillo
Featuring artisans, crafts, music and food kiosks
Where: Plaza de Hatillo
Tel: 797-262-2093
Jul 18 – 21, Mojo Isleno Festival, Salinas
Event that features dishes made with mojo isleno (Puerto Rican Red criollo sauce)
Where: Paseo Ladi
Tel: 787-824-0379
Jul 19 – 21, Breadfruit Festival (Festival de la Pana Buena), Agua Buenas
Dishes made with breadfruit are the star attraction at this festival
Where: Bario Caguitas Rd 156, Agua Buenas
Tel: 787-732-8621
Jul 24 – 28, Fiesta de Santiago Apostol, Loiza
Annual patron saint festival.
Where: Town Square in Loiza
Jul 26 – 28, Open Golf Championship, Isabela
Not the PGA Open but a golf competition open to anyone
Where: Royal Isabela Resort
More Info here
Jul 26-28, Mayaguez Crab Fetsival
Festival featuring dishes made with crab, plus, music, artisnas and more
Where: El Seco Beach, Mayaguez
Tel: 787-438-4232
Jul 26 – Aug 4, Patron Saint Festival, San German
Tel: 787-893-3500
Note: All events are subject to change, so contact the event organizers for up to date information. Discovering Puerto Rico is not responsible for any schedule changes
