30 Years ofLa Fiesta del Pueblo

About La Fiesta Del Pueblo

La Fiesta del Pueblo is the Triangle’s largest and most diverse festival of Latin American culture, featuring live music and dance performances, artisanal vendors, food trucks, educational booths, and activities for the whole family!

Save the date and celebrate our 30th anniversary with us this year!

September 15th,12:00pm-6:00pm

Downtown Raleigh,Fayetteville St. NC

  • ACLU of NC  
  • Adelante  
  • Artspace 
  • Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO)  
  • College Foundation of North Carolina  
  • Dept. of World Languages & Cultures – Hispanish Linguistics Program  
  • DHIC  
  • Diamante Arts & Cultural Center 
  • North Carolina Opera  
  • Durham Regional Association of Realtors  
  • East Coast Migrant Head Start Project  
  • Engineers without Borders   
  • ERA-NC Alliance  
  • GoTriangle  
  • Haven House Services  
  • Immigrant Solidarity Fund  
  • Legal Aid   
  • LILA Latinx LGBTQ Inc  
  • Mi Familia en Acción  
  • More In My Basket  
  • NC Department of Commerce – Division of Employment Security  
  • NC Department of Public Safety  
  • NC Division of Services for the Blind (NCDSB)  
  • NC Justice Center  
  • NC Quick Pass  
  • Planned Parenthood   
  • Prospera 
  • SHAC Clinic  
  • Southeast Raleigh YMCA  
  • Steps Duke   
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers  
  • UNC Dermatology  
  • UNC School of Nursing   
  • UNCG Una Platica a la Vez  
  • University of North Carolina in Greensboro  
  • Wake County Public Libraries 

Grupo Control

Founded by Sergio Degollado from Control, Tamaulipas, Mexico. Grupo Control is a regional Mexican group, famously also known as Los Reyes de la Cumbia (The Kings of Cumbia), they specialize in norteña music. They are most popularly known for their hits such as el Tao, Tao, Cumbia Con La Luna, and their most recent hits La Bailadora and Grita, Canta, Vota. 

Mariachi El Rey

Based in the city of Durham, composed of professional artists.

1/2 Pocillo

1/2 Pocillo is a Spanish rock band from Puerto Rico with almost 20 years of experience. Their style fuses classic and modern sounds, maintaining a unique connection with their audience. With an unmatched energy on stage, the band has been a pillar in the music scene, participating in numerous events and festivals. Their dedication to rock en Español continues to be the driving force behind their music and their impact on the public.

Caique Vidal y Batuque

Caique Vidal and Batuque lights up the dance floor at music festivals, traditional venues, and universities. During each set, audiences can catch their breath while learning about the Afro-Brazilian context of the vibrant music.

Orquesta K'Che

Orquesta K’Che [‘kah-CHAY’] has become the Triangle’s Latin Party Dance Band.  When on stage, the eleven (11) piece band will delight the audience by projecting the musical energy of its members, who are ready to ignite and excite your next event or activity. “Orquesta K’che” is ready and looking forward to sharing its music and excitement. 

Patricio Servin Y Su Flamazo Tropical

Patricio Servin Y Su Flamazo Tropical since its inception in 2001, with its hot and lively tropical music, has achieved great success in the United States and Latin America. Patricio Servin is a young man from the State of Guerrero, Mexico, who arrived in the United States in 1988, where he began as a bass player in tropical groups with a Colombian cumbia format. 

Valery

Valery is a Mexican singer-songwriter. She began her musical career in 2018, performing at local festivals, parties, and charity events to help the community. A versatile artist, she has managed to dabble in several musical genres, and most recently in the regional music of her home state, Nuevo Leon, Mexico.

Batalá Durham

Batalá Durham formed in December of 2015 and is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization focused on exposing people to and educating them about Afro-Brazilian culture by performing traditional samba reggae music. They are a community group, open to anyone 18 years or older, and are based in and rehearse in Durham but have members from all areas of the Research Triangle area. 

 

Huepa! Culture & Arts Institute

Huepa! Culture & Arts Institute was created in the city of Durham in May 2015. Just like its name describes it, Huepa! means joy and celebration in the form of performing arts. Huepa! is composed by children, teens, and adults from different ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds with the main purpose of promoting the Latin American cultural identity. Huepa! strongly believes that by celebrating one’s roots and traditions our children can become stronger adults in mind and spirit. Let’s make this world a better place one dance at a time.

Ballet Folklorico Mexican Tradition of Julio Ruiz

Ballet Folklorico Mexican Tradition of Julio Ruiz – a celebration of the traditional music and dances of Mexico. Our mission is to create greater awareness and understanding of our Latino culture through the arts and to bring more unity to our diverse communities through beautiful traditional Mexican music and dance. Julio Ruiz, with over 18 years of artistic career as a dancer, choreographer, and director, offers the opportunity for the community to be part of this mission. Celebrating their tenth anniversary in 2024. 

Venezuela Dance Group

Venezuela Dance Group of North Carolina is a non-profit community-based group open to all. 

Grupo Folklorico Luz de mi Tierra

Grupo Folklorico Luz de mi Tierra was founded in 2023. We celebrate our culture and dance for our community with joy. Our mission is to bring our crowd smiles and happiness. You will never know what someone is going through and a simple dance from us can bring a smile to someone’s face.

Sueño Boliviano

Sueño Boliviano will be dancing the Caporal, which is the genuine expression of the social transformation that has evolved by major steps, contagious for its rhythm and unique for its cultural expression and the demonstration of beauty in clothing.

Poison

Poison. The one and the only glorious, golden, goddess Poison (she/her) has been on her own planet as a self-honoring drag performer, trans advocate, and beacon for alternative artists in the Triangle for almost two decades. Born in Santa Ana California, she is full of Latine culture and enriched by so many others. Her performances are inspired by villainous women, like the ones you see in every telenovela. She gained her place at the table by winning the title of “Legends Drag Race Season 4” in 2012 and has been a powerhouse ever since. 

Venezuela es Danza

Venezuela es Danza, their main objective is to promote Venezuelan folklore through dance, thus facilitating the transmission of traditions to new generations growing up outside of Venezuela. Under the direction of Mariol Montero, its cast includes talents as young as 5 years old. The call for those who wish to join the group is still open. Discover their work and stay informed through their Instagram account, @venezuela.esdanza.

Danza Guerreros Quetzalcoatl de Durham NC

Danza Guerreros Quetzalcoatl de Durham NC is a dance group that celebrates the traditions and culture of Mexico through Aztec dance. Performing in full regalia, the dancers are a multi-generational ensemble dedicated to maintaining customs in their community. Their objective is that our young people do not lose our traditions, our culture, but above all, that they do not lose their roots.

Accessibility Information 

La Fiesta del Pueblo is free and open to the public, with all of the day’s events taking place on Fayetteville Street as well as on the intersecting streets (Hargett St., Martin St. and Davie St.) Fayetteville Street is more than half a mile long, so there will be some distances to travel between sections of the festival.  

Getting Around 

All of the activities taking place at La Fiesta del Pueblo are on the street level with the roads closed off to motor vehicles all day on Sunday. While this means that some areas of the streets and sidewalks do get crowded, all street-level activities are physically accessible. You can avoid some crowding by going up or down a block to Wilmington or Salisbury and then returning to Fayetteville via one of the cross streets. Do note that some streets have a slight pitch to them, especially the side streets: Martin, Davie and Hargett. 

Accessible Viewing Areas 

A designated accessible viewing area will be available in front of both stages for people who use mobility devices and their companions to help ensure that they can see what’s happening on stage. This area is intended for visitors who use wheelchairs, scooters or other mobility devices and their companions, as well as guests who have a disability that substantially limits their ability to stand and their companions. Space is limited and is available on a first-come, first served basis. 

Low Sensory Area

La Fiesta del Pueblo has a low sensory area for people who need a break from the high-energy environment. This space, located in Exchange Plaza and marked on our festival map, features reduced noise levels, calming activities, and minimal visual distractions. Earplugs and fidget toys will also be available at this location.  

Service Animals

We welcome service animals at La Fiesta del Pueblo.  

Sighted Guides

For people who are blind or have low vision, they may request to be paired with a sighted guide to help them navigate La Fiesta del Pueblo. While our preference is for guides to be reserved in advance, some sighted guides are available during the festival at the booth at the intersection of Davie Street and Fayetteville Street. 

Restrooms 

Street level accessible restrooms (portable toilets) are located on two side streets of the festival footprint: West Martin and East Davie Street.  See Festival Map for more details. 

Emergency 

La Fiesta del Pueblo has many precautions put in place to prevent but also help in the case of an emergency. If you need assistance, please look for one of these people: 

  • La Fiesta volunteers wearing purple shirts 
  • Uniformed City of Raleigh police officers 

Call 911 if you need immediate assistance for an emergency. 

Questions or Comments? 

La Fiesta del Pueblo’s organizers work hard to make all of its programming accessible to everyone!  If you need assistance or have additional questions during La Fiesta del Pueblo, please visit one of our information booths located at the intersection of Martin street and Hargett street, Plaza del Pueblo, or in City Plaza. 

If you have additional questions or comments, or would like to be part of the general conversation about accessibility at the event, please email Veronica at veronica@elpueblo.org or call (919) 835-1525. 

  • Amantolli Handicraft LLC 
  • Arandasjarros 
  • Artesania Latina My Paso Fino 
  • Artesanias Narvaez 
  • Artesanias Nicte Ha 
  • Ay! Maria 
  • Bellezas Mexicanas y más  
  • Bolovan. Mexican boutique 
  • Carmen’s Sunqu  
  • Casa Imperial Finery* 
  • Crafts by Shirley 
  • D’GORDON LLC 
  • Dosi Bows and more* 
  • El Arte en tus Manos 
  • Elizabeth Lopez Fashion 
  • Encanto the crafty co. 
  • Guatemalan Arts and Crafts 
  • Inka Marka 
  • Isabel boutique 
  • Knock on Wood by Enrique 
  • Macondo sabor y cultura LLC 
  • MELI HANDMADE 
  • Pearls Nd Colors Bracelets LLC 
  • Reina Threads  
  • Ruanallc 
  • Viva La Vida Boutique LLC 
  • Maria A. Salvat, Artista artesano / Handcrafts Artist 
  • Tito Ramos, Artista multimedia / Multimedia Artist 

Che Empanadas 

Empanadas: including, but not limited to, beef, chicken, spinach and cheese, ham and cheese, sweet beef, Empachori (chorizo with cheese and chimichurri), cubana (guava and cream cheese), kale and mushroom, lentil and sweet potato… We also see a dulce de leche shortbread sandwich cookie and bottled soft drinks including Jarritos

El Tripletazo NC 

Comida Boricua, arroz con gandules, carne frita, alcapurrias, empanadas, mofongo $10-$18.

St Vicent Spain Cuisine 

Paella de marisco 15.50 $ Paella de pollo 14.50 & Croquetas de langostinos 9.50 $ Croquetas de pollo 9.50 $ Empanadas de chorizo 8.50 $ Gambas al ajillo 16.00 $ Bocadillo de pollo, lechuga, tomate y mayonesa 9.50 $ Bowl de albóndigas patatas y salsa española 13.50 $ Patatas ali oli 7 $ Patatas bravas 7 $ St Vicent salad 8.50 $

Poblanos Tacos 

Cheese Quesadilla $8 Taacos 3X$12 Quesadillas $13 Burrrito $14 Nachos $15 Aguas Frescas $7 Bottle water $2 Sodas can $2

Tacos Neza 

Tacos 3/10 Tortas 12 Burritos 10 Quesabirria 12 Nachos 7 Chicken nuggets 5 Steak fries 10 Aguas frescas 4

G’s Tacos 

G’s Tacos is a local, family-owned business created by Gamaliel Romero. Gamaliel, also known as Gama or G by friends and family, is a previous owner of Gym Tacos, who is now pursuing his own creative path bringing authentic Mexican street food flavors to the Triangle area. At the heart of G’s vision are the beloved foods from his childhood in San Gabriel Chilac, Mexico, crafted with locally-sourced ingredients. G’s Tacos brings delicious, fresh fare including tacos, sopes, gringas, volcanes, and more. The star of the show is the trompo, the vertical rotisserie which grills marinated pork with juicy pineapple and onions, yielding a mouthwatering flavor impossible to forget! The variety of salsas and marinades are made from scratch, and the corn tortillas are made by hand in house. Drinks include homemade jamaica (hibiscus iced tea) and horchata (a sweet rice milk beverage spiced with cinnamon and vanilla.) Choices of meat: asada, pastor al trompo, carnitas, cabeza, suadero, chorizo, pollo Tacos: $4 Sopes: $5 Volcanes: $5 Gringas: $9

Tacos Mama Chava 

$14 Taco platter: 3 corn tortillas with side of rice and beans or tortilla chips.$12 10′ quesadilla with side of lettuce, pico de Gallo, and guacamole. $14 Big burrito filled with cheese, rice. beans, choice of protein, lettuce, pico de Gallo, served with tortilla chips. $14-Muchos Nachos, topped with refried beans, lettuce, pico de Gallo, choice of protein, queso fresco, crema. $14- Super torta, filled with choice of protein, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions, avocado, and jalapeños. $14- Quesabirria,3 corn tortillas, filled with cheese, cilantro, onions, birria, side of consume. I can send over our menu.

Taco’n Ganas 

*Tacos $3.00 Asada , Pastor ,Carnitas ,pollo, chorizo y cochinita Pibil *Hot dogs estilo México $5 *Quesadillas $10.00 *3 Quesabirrias x$10.00 *Esquites $ 4 dólares vasito *Aguas Fresca Limonada , Jamaica $6 el vaso Postres : Empanadas de cajeta y coricos

Hollywood Taco Shop 

California burrito 14.00, walking Taco 8.00, ShrimpTacos 3-15.00,Rice Bowls 15.00, Street Corns 7.00

Taste of Texas 

Mexican Food: Tacos $3, Quesadillas $7, Burritos $7, Texas Burritos $12, Keto Bowls $12, Vegetarian options $3 to $12, Funnel Cakes $7, Deep Fried Oreos $6, Mangonadas $7, Raspados $5, Aguas Frescas $5, sodas $2 and $3.

Domichapin express 

Empanada $7 Morisonando $7 Limonadas $6 Quipes $5 Chimi dominicano $14 Yaroa Dominicana $13 Maduro $5 Ensalada de pollo $10 Salchi papa $13 Relleno de papa $8 Tostones con pollo Fritos $15 Tostones con salami y queso fritos $15

The Corner Venezuelan 

Arepas 14, Patacon $15 Cachapas $15 Burger $14 Tequeño $8 Empanadas $10 Pepito $16

El Sombrero Azul 

Pupusas, tacos, quesadillas y burritos

Mango Loco LLC 

Antojitos Mexicanos : mangonadas, chicharrones preparados, cóctel de frutas, esquites, Piña Loca, gazpachos, churros rellenos Precios starting at $7 to $15

La Brisas Popsicles

Mexican icecream

Classic Ice Cream 

Ice cream and drinks

Coco Crissi  

Carribean Icecream

Our History

The first La Fiesta del Pueblo was held in 1994 at the Lincoln Center in Chapel Hill, NC. A year later, El Pueblo was officially incorporated as a non-profit to serve the Latin American community in NC. We celebrated the first La Fiesta del Pueblo to create a sense of community, to feature and celebrate our culture, and to share resources with our communities. At that very first festival, we had close to 1,000 people attend. We had no idea then that, 30 years later, La Fiesta de El Pueblo would grow to be the crowd-drawing downtown event that it is today.Our event draws an average of 25,000 people from all over NC and other neighboring states. It is a beautiful thing to be able to come together in our state’s capital to celebrate our culture. For those who left their home countries in Latin America or those who grew up in the U.S. and want to connect with their roots, La Fiesta del Pueblo is a way to celebrate our pride, existence, and resiliency as Latines.