June might herald the start of Hurricane Season in Puerto Rico, but it also means summer is here, with plenty of events to checkout.
Highlights for June include: the ever popular Abionita Flower Festival, Agropolis Country Fair and the biggest event of the month the St. John the Baptist Festival.
Jun 27 – Jul 7, Aibonito Flower Festival
Starting towards the end of the monbth and running into the first week of July, the Aibonita Flower Festival is the biggest in plant/flower festival in Puerto Rico.
This is one very colorful event where you will find amazing displays, plants and flowers for sale, music, artisans and plenty of activities to keep all the family happy
Where: Aibonito
Jun 12-16, Agropolis Country Fair, San Juan
This is Puerto Rico’s annual Agricultural and Country Fair which is being held this year at the Hiram Bithorn Stadiam (parking area).
The fair will showcase Puerto Rico’s agricultural produce as well as displays of machinary, animals, Paso Fino horses, artisans, music and childrens activities.
Where: Hiram Bithorn stadium parking lot in San Juan
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Jun 23, St. John the Baptist Festival, Puerto Rico
The main event takes place at the stroke of midnight on June 23, but the whole evening will be a huge party as Puerto Rican families head to the nearest beach to celebrate the St. John the Baptist Festival.
During the evening there is a party atmosphere and then at the stroke of midnight people head to the water to fall backwards 3 or more times in order to bring good luck for the rest of the year.
Beaches around the island will be VERY BUSY…
Where: beaches around the island
Other events in June
Jun 2, National Dog Day, Caguas
Annual dog show
Where: Botanical Garden in Caguas
Jun 2, Gay Pride Parade, Condado
Annual gay pride festival.
Where: Ashford Ave in Condado
June 3 – 14 & 17 – 28, Summer Sailing Program for Kids, San Juan
Club Nautico de San Juan is running a Summer Sailing Program for children between 6 – 16. Each session last 2 weeks with beginners in the morning and afternoon and advanced sailors in the afternoon
Where: Club Nautico de San Juan
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Jun 7, Ricky Martin Foundation Golf Tournament, Dorado
Annual golf tournament in
Where: Dorado Beach Resort & Club
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Jun 7 – 9, Jibaro Festival, Comerio
Tova music is the highlight of the festival that also features artisans, music and food
Where: Plaza de la Trova, Comerio
Tel: 787-875-7075
Jun 8 – 9, Fresh Milk Festival, Hatillo
Family event featuring artisans, music, food and more
Where: Town Plaza, Hatillo
Tel: 787-898-3835
Jun 9, Burger Lovers Fest 2013, San Juan
If you love burgers then this is the event for you
Where: Luiz Munoz Rivera Park in San Juan
Jun 9, Gay Pride Parade, Boqueron
Annual gay pride festival.
Where: Boqueron
Jun 14 – 16, Dorado Patron Saint Festival
Family event featuring artisans, music, food and more
Where: Dorado
Tel: 787-796-5740
Jun 14 – 16, Guanica Crab Festival
Annual festival with crab as the star attraction along with music, food and artisans
Where: Malecon, Guanica
Tel: 787-821-2777
Jun 16, Heineken Ventana al Jazz, Mayaguez
Free live jazz
Where: Paseo de Literol, Mayaguez
Tel: 787-832-2010
Jun 21 – 22, Inflaladia Discovery Park, San Juan
One for the kids: Huge inflatable’s and more
Where: San Juan Convention Center
Jun 26 – 30, El Yunque Carnival, Rio Grande
Annual event featuring music, food, artisans and fun for the kids
Where: Ovidio de Jesus Park, Rio Grande
Tel: 787-887-2370
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
