SalsaFest returning to Palm Beach County
If you haven’t already, it’s now time to mark your calendar for the 6th Annual SalsaFest event, scheduled for November 17-18 at Greenacres
Community Park. Featured acts topping the entertainment line-up for 2012 include international recording artists Grupo Niche (8:00pm Saturday), Ismael Miranda (6:00pm Saturday) and Sonora Carruseles (5:30pm Sunday). (For a complete list of artists, visit www.SalsaFest.net)
“We are very pleased about our return to the City of Greenacres,” said Jaene Miranda, CEO of the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce. “We are just as excited to announce that our Dr. Harvey Montijo, a noted Orthopaedic Surgeon of The Center for Bone & Joint Surgery and founder of Optimal Wellness and Longevity Institute, is back to lead our SalsaFest committee as Honorary Chairman.”
Montijo joins South Florida Ford Dealers, Independent Imaging, and BB&T to present what is expected to be the top Hispanic event in Palm Beach County.
SalsaFest Committee Co-chairs Martha Reyes & Rafael Perez of
Havana Restaurant and also give credit for the great music lineup to the sponsors who have made a commitment to bringing this cultural experience to South Florida. “It’s great to have our presenting sponsors recommit to our event again this year,” said Reyes. Garcia adds, “It is a vote of confidence when your sponsors return without hesitation. We had a wonderful showing last year with over 20,000 in attendance and expect the same, if not better, this year. We would also like to thank our presenting media sponsors Mia 92.1 and Telemundo for getting the word out to the community.”
“We are taking this event to new levels in 2012,” remarked returning Honorary Chairman Dr. Harvey Montijo. “With the generous support of our title sponsor – the South Florida Ford Dealers – we are able to bring in an entertainment line-up that is the best to date including the legendary Grupo Niche.”
But the excitement for SalsaFest 2012 does not stop on the main stage. Carnival rides, Chihuahua races, appearances by costume characters, dance and domino competitions, salsa cook-offs, bounce houses, a business expo, arts & crafts, and many other activities will have festival visitors enjoying a great day with their family and friends.
Back for the third straight year is the Sizzling Salsa Cooking lineup that includes La Cocina de Ninos – the Kid’s Kitchen – competitions by young chefs from the Palm Beach County School District and Salsa Cooking Demonstrations. The fiery competition peaks as the event features mayors and officials from Greenacres, Wellington, Royal Palm Beach, Loxahatchee Groves, Lake Worth and the Indian Trail Improvement District in a Sizzling Salsa Caliente Showdown.
With over $100,000 in media support, including significant commitments from Telemundo, Mia 92.1, Comcast, News12CBS, and The Palm Beach Post, the two day festival is expected to bring in record crowds.
“We invite all local area businesses and nonprofit organizations to be a part of the event through sponsorship or by purchasing an exhibitor’s booth,” said Maritza Clark, Director of Special Events for the chamber. “SalsaFest will provide your company with an opportunity to increase sales by showcasing your offerings to our local ethnic market which now represents 30% of our population.” Participation in the event provides you the venue to distribute your products and materials – grass roots marketing.
While the event is great for promoting local area businesses, it is important to note that the event does have a charitable component. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the City of Greenacres Department of Leisure Services for the purpose of expanding its award winning youth programs to underprivileged children in the community.
Advance tickets to SalsaFest are available now on the official website www.SalsaFest.net for $10.00. Family 4 packs are available for $30.00. Kids 7 and under are free. Tickets can also be purchased at TD Bank, Havana Restaurant or El Bodegon Supermarkets for $8.00 each – a savings of $2.00 per ticket. If you’re interested in being part of the event, call Maritza Clark at (561)790-6200 or e-mail maritza@cpbchamber.com
For more information on the event, go to www.SalsaFest.net