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Fiesta Cultural Street Fair
Presented by Lesher Center and Diablo Regional Arts Association
- Date: 07/20/2024 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Location: Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Drive
Walnut Creek, California 94596 - Introduction: Free outdoor events for all ages
This free event is a program of Fiesta Cultural!
A celebration of Latin American arts and culture, Fiesta Cultural is a week of vibrant events and performances at the Lesher Center for the Arts. Join us for a free Street Fair on Saturday, July 20, with music and dance from the diverse cultures of Latin America.
Street Fair Entertainment Schedule, 12pm - 7pm
| Time | Event | Location |
| 12:00pm | Opening Ceremonies with Calpulli Tonalehqueh | Locust Street Stage |
| 12:00pm | Craft: Make Your Own Collage project | Bedford Gallery |
| 12:30pm | Student Performances: My Spanish Village, San Rafael HS Jazz Combo | Locust Street Stage |
| 1:00pm | Dance: Folklórico Colibri | Vukasin Theatre |
| 1:45pm | Dance: Chavalos Danzas por Nicaragua | Locust Street Stage |
| 2:45pm | Fiesta: Carnaval Pop-up Dance Party! hosted by Amor do Samba | Rudney Plaza |
| 3:15pm | Music: EleNa | Locust Street Stage |
| 3:30pm | Music: Son de la Tierra | Vukasin Theatre |
| 4:00pm | Workshop: Mexican Tin Art inspired project taught by Rachel-Anne Palacios | Bedford Gallery |
| 4:15pm | Dance: Ballet Folklórico Netzahualcoyotl | Locust Street Stage |
| 5:30pm | Fiesta: Carnaval Pop-up Dance Party! hosted by Amor do Samba | Rudney Plaza |
| 6:00pm | Music: Bululú | Locust Street Stage |
| 7:30pm | Best of San Francisco Comedy presents Latinx Comedy Night (BUY TICKETS) | Hofmann Theatre |
All Day Street Fair Activities, 12:30pm - 7pm
| Event | Location |
| Comida Corner Food Vendors: Ice Barbers, La Marquesita, Pupusas Buen Provecho, Tacos Los 3 Hermanos, Tacos Walnut Creek, Beverage Bar by J&R Catering | California Street side of the Lesher Center |
| Craft Booth: Hosted by Escuela Bilingüe Internacional | Rudney Plaza |
| Face Painting: Hosted by local education groups (My Spanish Village, Escuela Bilingüe Internacional, Contra Costa School of Performing Arts) | Rudney Plaza |
| Instrument Petting Zoo: Hosted by Village Music School | Rudney Plaza |
| Mini Makers Mercado: Arte More Boutique, Cactus Villela Boutique, Gutierrez Design, La Jefa's Artesanias, Mi Dulce Niña Creations and Crystals, The Designing Chica, Tres Alcatraces, Xpresion Cultural | Rudney Plaza |
| Information Booth: Lesher Center & Diablo Regional Arts Association | Rudney Plaza |
| Sponsor Booth: Eileen's Dream Team - E3 Realty | Rudney Plaza |
| Exhibition: Cut, Paste, Create: The Art of Collage | Bedford Gallery |