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¡FIESTA!

¡Fiesta! is a free, family-friendly festival that features food, entertainment and education focusing on Latin American countries. Presented in partnership with Veridian Credit Union and other community organizations and businesses.

¡FIESTA!

SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2026
RiverLoop Amphitheatre 
Free Admission

Enjoy taqueria trucks and other Latino food vendors, live entertainment, traditional dance performances, and children's activities including crafts, games, pinata and face painting.

Featuring
Grupo Ritual

Grupo Ritual will be headlining this year's festival! 

Festival Schedule will be announced soon!

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Dancer performing at Fiesta in traditional dress with black base and beautiful and colorful floral lace layers and are flowing through the air as she spins.
Artist performing on stage at Fiesta dressed in black button up with white piping and skull and flower embroidery on the shoulders and chest. Artist performs in mask covering on side of his face.

Fiesta Partnership Applications

Be a part of !Fiesta¡ Host an information booth, be a food vendor, sell your merchandise, be a part of the entertainment, join our fashion showcase or become a sponsor! 

2026 Sponsors

¡FIESTA! Would not be possible without the generous support from our sponsors!

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Presented By

Veridian Credit Union

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Waterloo Center for the Arts

225 Commercial Street | Waterloo, IA 50701-1313

(319) 291-4490

museum@waterloo-ia.org

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