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What’s On

Puerto Rico is an energetic island that has plenty to offer everyone. Here you will find a selection of the events that are happening in the coming months.

We will do our best to detail all of the major events and those more off-beat events that are happening here in Puerto Rico. The events listed in this section are based on information obtained from online as well as local media. If you are planning on going to one of the events, please contact the organizers ahead of time, to make sure that the event is taking place.

Check back regularly as new events are added all the time.

Regular Events

Bioluminescent Bay (Bio-bay) Tours

Puerto Rico has three bio-bays - check out the moon calendar for the best times to view these natural phenomena

Noche de Galerias

First Tuesday of the month 6:00-9:00pm
Various art galleries, restaurants and museums in Old San Juan have an open door policy during Feb - May and Sep - Dec.

Le-Lo-Lai Show

This is a local music and dance show
Tuesday - San Cristobel Fort at 6pm
Friday - Alambiqu Beach, Isla Verde (Carolina) at 7pm
Saturday - Plaza Ventana al Mar, Ashford Ave, Condado at 8pm

Boheiam Nights

Last Friday of the month
This is a local music festival located at Degetau Street, Carolina

La Casita Festival

Saturday and Sunday near the Old San Juan piers from 6:00-8:00pm
Local artists and artisans gather at Plaza Danza

also on a Saturday and Sunday in the Plaza Darsena and Paseo de la Princesa, in Old San Juan, you will find local artists and artisans

June 2010

June 3 – 6, 20th Anniversary of the Heineken Jazz Festival – Tito Puente Amphitheater, San Juan
More details here
June 4 -6, Rincon Triathlon
Rincon Public Beach
787-823-5024
June 6, Kite Festival – Arroyo
As well as kite flying, there will be kids activities, music, food and local crafts
Sector Cangrejo, Arroyo
787-839-5441
June 11 – 13, Banana Festival, Lares
Festival highlighting the agriculture of the area and will include artisans, music and food kiosks
Los Patriotas Plaza, Lares
787-897-4964
June 18-19, Inflalandia - Puerto Rico Convention Center, San Juan
Inflalandia is an inflatable theme park that is set up inside the Puerto Rico Convention Center in San Juan. This year’s theme is Technology and there will be giant inflatables for kids to jump on, slide down and have fun
787-724-0385
June 23, St John the Baptist Festival - Escambron Beach, Old San Juan
It is tradition here in Puerto Rico for people to walk backwards into the water so that they may receive good luck for the rest of the year. Escambron Beach near Old San Juan will celebrate the ‘Night of St John’ with music and food kiosks
787-723-7800
June 23, St John the Baptist Festival - Ocean Park, San Juan
More music and food kiosks at Ocean Park in celebration of the ‘Night of St John’
787-723-7800
June 25 – 27, Mango International Festival – Mayaguez
Festival features food and drinks made from mangos. There will also be music, food and artisans
Eudaldo Baez Garcia Blvd. Mayaguez
787-832-5882
June 27, Fathers and Sons Fishing Tournament, Hatillo
Fun family fishing competition
Paseo del Carmen, Hatillo
787-262-2093
June 27, Mondongazo Festival - Camuy
The festival celebrates the local Puerto Rican dish Mondongo (tripe stew) with the highlight being a huge cauldron of Mondongo where you can help yourself for free. There will also be kids activities, music, artisans and food
Luis Munoz Square / Plaza Publica, Camuy
787-262-7471

July 2010

Until July 4, Flower Festival – Aibonito
Annual festival featuring plants and garden expos, folk music, food and kids rides.
Rabanal Sector, Aibonito
787-735-3871
July 1 -5 El Yunque Carnival – Rio Grande
Carnival featuring local musicians, food kiosks and games for the kids
Ovidio de Jesus Park, Rio Grande
787-887-2370

July 2 -4, Hammock Festival – San Sebastian
Festival will showcase handicrafts, music and food
Juan Jose Beniquez Baseball Field, San Sebastian
787-896-1550
July 3 -4, Cattleman’s Caribbean Competition – Puerto Rico Convention Center
This is the 3rd year of the event that sees local chefs compete in various BBQ events over the 2 days
July 3 -4, Valley Reservoir Agricultural Fair, Lajas
The fair will showcase plants, animals, farming equipment and local produce as well as typical festival foods, music and artisans
PR116, Casa Grande Sector, Lajas
787-899-1660
July 11, 2nd Religious Figure Carvers’ Gathering – Ponce
Showcases local artisans who specialize in religious woodcarvings
Plaza las Delicias, Ponce
787-284-4141
July 11, Sail Boat Regatta – Arroyo
Sector Cangrejo
787-839-5441
July 17 – 19, 49th National Handicraft Fair – Barranquitas
One of the largest artisan fairs in Puerto Rico. As well as local artisans displaying their works, there will be local music, food kiosks and kids activities
Luis Munoz Rivera Cultural Center, Barranquitas
787-857-4563
July 17 – August 1, 2010 Central American and Caribbean Games, Mayaguez
Athletes from 30 countries will be taking part in the games. Events take place mostly around Mayaguez as well as various other areas of the island
July 21 – 23, La Parguera Film Festival, Lajas
Festival will feature some of the best Puerto Rican and Italian movies
La Parguera, Lajas
787-367-0399
July 23 – 25, Beach Festival - Camuy
Family event that includes, shows, music, food, artisans and kids activities
Penon Brusi Area, Camuy
787-262-7471
July 24 – 25, Sports and Cultural Carnival – Canovanas
Sports events and carnival fun
San Isidro Sector, Canovanas
787-876-2328
July 24 – 31, Puerto Rico Salsa Congress, El San Juan Hotel
International and local dancers will compete in this prestigious salsa event
El San Juan Hotel, San Juan
787-449-2002



Resource: Que Pasa Magazine