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  • Florida Festivals

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage
​at the Taste of Latino Festivals! 
FLORIDA: Sept 16th, 2023: Jacksonville; Oct 1st, 2023: Ft. Myers; Oct 8th, 2023 Kissimmee and Oct 15th in Ybor City, Tampa, Florida! 

12th Annual Ford International Cuban Sandwich Festival 
Contest Winners:
(Click on the winners!)

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NEW RECORD!!!
World's Largest Cuban Sandwich
is at a record 325 FEET!
We fed over 675 Homeless Veterans
Thank you to our Sandwich Sponsors:
Mike's Bakery
The Deviled Pig
Juicy Leos
Beach Bumz
Alessi Bakery
Bob Enriquez
Roberto Lantingua
Pipos Cafe
La Teresita

 


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GET YOUR VIP TICKETS here! 

Ybor City, Florida

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage at this Cuban Sandwich  Festival! 
Ybor City/Tampa, FL: FORD Cuban Sandwich Festival is on Sunday, May 28th, 2023 @Centennial Park in Historic Ybor City, Florida.  
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Family and general community. Mainly young and older adults. VIP’s, Celebrities, Community, business and political leaders in attendance.  Join us for the Cuban Sandwich Festival!    

12th Annual
Ford Cuban Sandwich Festival Vendor Map 

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Welcome our New 2023
International Contestant
From JAPAN!
 DUCK DIVE


2023 Popular Voting 12th Annual Intl.  Ford Cuban Sandwich Festival 2023
Cuban Sandwich Contestants
Click on Contestant Logos
​to check them out


12th Annual Ford International
Cuban Sandwich Festival
Hall of Famers


12th Annual Ford International Cuban Sandwich Festival Contestant Videos


Blast From the Past!
Contestant Smackdown Videos!


#connectford
Ybor City, Florida! 
​12th Annual FORD International Cuban Sandwich Food and Art Festival is on Sunday, May 28th, 2023.  BACK @ Centennial Park in Historic Ybor City!  Noon -6pm - FREE Family & Community Festival featuring LIVE Entertainment, Food & Cultural Vendors - PLUS Cuban Sandwich Contestants and Vendors from all over the WORLD including Returning Champions from all over the United States, and a new contestant from France, PLUS so much more!!!! 
Official Qualifying Event to win the Golden Ticket to compete in World Food Championships! ​#ConnectFORD
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FREE Family & Community Festival features LIVE Entertainment, Food & Art Vendors - PLUS Cuban Sandwich contestants and vendors from all over the world in our Cuban Sandwich Festivals!  

Enjoy LIVE Music, Dancing and Entertainment!  Free Family and Community Event - (Leashed) Dog Friendly.  Visit the different vendors and purchase samples or sandwiches from your choice of vendors OR purchase VIP Tickets to enjoy samples from the contestants, refreshments, seating and schmoozing!   GREAT LIVE MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT + TOP Cuban Sandwich Vendors to CHOOSE FROM at our Cuban Sandwich Festival! 

Congratulations to the Cuban Sandwich Festival. Featured as TOP 10 Food Festivals in Florida! ​




Cuban Sandwich Festivals were created by Latin Times Media, Inc.
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Email us: ​Jolie@iLOVECubanSandwiches.com or VPadilla@iLOVECubanSandwiches.com 
​Text: (813) 407-6866
Viva El Cuban Sandwich Jingle ©2016
​Lannie Battistini. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.


May 2022 is officially Cuban Sandwich Month
​ by Mayoral Proclamation in Kissimmee, Miami and Tampa, Florida! 
CHECK OUT
THE CONTESTANT SMACK TALK
VIDEO PAGE!

Bask in the scents, sounds, and flavors of Latin American Foods, Art, and Music!
​ENJOY LATIN FOOD from featured cultures: Puerto Rico, Mexico, Colombia, Cuba, Spain, Peru, Venezuela and MORE! PLUS VISIT THE Cuban Sandwich Winners Circle - Who will be featuring their Winning Cuban Sandwiches! 

Enjoy LIVE MUSIC and Dance Performances! TOP Latino Chef Contest Categories include: Dessert Category: Flan, Tres Leche, Guava Pastries; Appetizers: Tapas, Ceviche, Empanadas, Arepas, Tacos; Main Dish: Arroz con Pollo, Paella, Other Rice Dish.
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Thank you to our SPONSORS!

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Contact:
- Jolie Gonzalez-Padilla
Jolie@hrfcc.org or (813) 407-6866
- Victor Padilla
​VPadilla@hrfcc.org or (813) 407-7191

Get your VIP Tickets!

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12th Annual FORD International Cuban Sandwich Festival is on Sunday, May 28th, 2023, BACK at Centennial Park

​Watch as we attempt to make the Biggest Cuban Sandwich in the world! Goal is 280Ft!
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Regresa el Festival del Sándwich Cubano a Tampa

Chefs To Whip Up 260-Foot-Long Cuban Sandwich At Sunday Festival

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Cuban Sandwich Art

Open to Chefs from all over the WORLD!  Register to compete today! 
Registered Contestants receive a tremendous amount of media exposure, the winners receive bragging rights, as well as an award and a media/advertising promotional exposure!  Once we receive your registration we will add you to the website and start promoting you as a contestant!  Contest Registration is included for FREE with the registration of your Vendor spot.  You will be allowed to compete in up to 4 non-vending categories.

Winner of the FORD Cuban Sandwich Festival in Tampa/Ybor City is awarded a chash prize!

2023 VIP Judges



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POPULAR:
1st Place: El YukaYeka Agueibana
2nd Place: Pipo's Cuban Cafe
3rd Place: El Mambo's Food Truck

NON-TRADITIONAL: 
1st Place: Station House BBQ
2nd Place: That's My Dog
3rd Place: El Mambo's Food Truck

TRADITIONAL:
1st Place: El Mambo Food Truck
2nd Place: El Genio Del Shawrama
3rd Place: Pipo's Cuban Cafe
​Register NOW for YOUR Chance to win the GOLDEN Ticket to compete in the WORLD FOOD Championships!
FORD Cuban Sandwich Festival; Central Florida Winners: 2020

2020 Media Coverage
Central Florida Cuban Sandwich Festival 

https://issuu.com/osceolastar/docs/1389-elosceolastar



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  • Cuban Sandwich Festival
    • 2023 Festivals >
      • 2023 Popular Voting
      • Event Map 2023
      • 2023 Event Promotions
      • 2023 Participation >
        • Participate in CSF >
          • Get YOUR VIP Tickets
          • CONTEST OPPORTUNITIES
          • FORD Kissimmee Cuban Sandwich Festival >
            • Kissimmee Cuban Sandwich Contest
            • FORD Kissimmee CSF FOOD, CULTURAL & NON-PROFIT VENDORS
            • FORD Kissimmee CSF Business Opportunities
            • Kissimmee CSS: Store
          • YBOR Cuban Sandwich Contest
          • FORD Intl CSF Business Opportunities
          • FORD Intl CSF Sponsorship Opportunieis
          • FORD Jacksonville Cuban Sandwich & Taste of Latino Festival >
            • Jacksonville Cuban Sandwich Contest
            • FORD Jacksonville CSF FOOD, CULTURAL & NON-PROFIT VENDORS
            • FORD Jacksonville CSF Business Exhibitor Vendor
          • FORD SW Florida Cuban Sandwich & Taste of Latino Festival >
            • SW FLORIDA Cuban Sandwich Contest
            • FORD SW FLORIDA CSF FOOD, CULTURAL & NON-PROFIT VENDORS
            • FORD SW Florida Cuban Sandwich & Taste of Latino Festival Business Exhibitor Opportunities
      • Event Tools
      • Three Kings / 3 Reyes Festival
      • Ft Myers Ford Cuban Sandwich Festival
    • Cuban Sandwiches in the News
    • About CSF
    • 2022 Cuban Sandwich Festival >
      • 2022 VOTING PAGE
      • 2022 Become a SPONSOR! >
        • Basic Sponsorships
        • Premium Sponsorships
    • VIP Tickets
    • Meet the VIP/Celebrity Judges >
      • FORD Intl CSF FOOD, CULTURAL & NON-PROFIT VENDORS
    • Contestant Smack Talk Videos
    • About The Art
    • Help Make The Biggest Cuban Sandwich in the World!
    • Cuban Sandwich Festival Collector's Aprons
  • Taste of Latino
    • FORD Kissimmee Taste of Latino Festival & Top Leaders Awards >
      • Contest Reg: KISSIMMEE Taste of Latino
      • FORD KISSIMMEE Taste of Latino Business Vendors
    • 4th FORD Ybor City Taste of Latino Festival & Top Leaders Awards >
      • Contest Reg: YBOR Taste of Latino
      • FORD Taste of Latino Business Vendors
  • Press & Promotions
    • 2017 Event Promotion
    • 2016 Press Coverage
    • 2016 Event Promotions
  • Other Websites
    • LatinTimesMedia.com
    • Latin-Times.com
    • Latin-Restaurants.com
    • TasteOfLatino
  • Category
  • Cuban Sandwich Directory
  • 2021 Event Setup
  • 10th Annual YBOR CSF Winners
  • Previous Years!
    • 11th Annual International Contest Registration >
      • 11th Annual CSF: International Contest Information
      • 2021 Contestant List
    • 2020 Kissimmee CSF Contest Registration >
      • Kissimmee, Florida Contest & Vendor Registration
    • 2019 CSF Recap >
      • Thank you Sponsors
      • Meet our Previous Contestants - World Contest
      • 4th Annual CSF Kissimmee Pics
    • 2017 Event Promotion >
      • Event Set up Tools
    • 2015 Tampa Bay >
      • 2015 Contestants -Miami & South Florida Smackdown!! >
        • Meet the Previous Miami CSS VIP/Celebrity Judges
        • 2015 Press Coverage >
          • 2015 Pictures
          • 2015 Event Promotions
      • Meet the VIP/Celebrity Judges
      • 2015 Contestants - State Contest!
      • VIP Tickets: Cuban Sandwich Festival - VIP Areas!
    • 2014 Press >
      • 2014 Press Releases
      • 2014 Contestants - National Contest!
    • 2013 Cuban Sandwich Festival >
      • 2013 Press >
        • 2013 Recap Press Release
      • 2013 Contestants
      • 2013 VIP Judges
      • 2013 Celebrity Hosts
      • 2013 Entertainment
    • 2012 Media Coverage Page
  • Florida Festivals