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.  
​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 

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​
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.
​​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.

Thank you to our SPONSORS!
Contact:
- Jolie Gonzalez-Padilla
Jolie@hrfcc.org or (813) 407-6866
- Victor Padilla
​VPadilla@hrfcc.org or (813) 407-7191

Get your VIP Tickets!

https://thatssotampa.com/cuban-sandwich-festival-ybor-city/
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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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Check out our
​2023 Schedule of Events! 
See 2022 Event Coverage, Pics and Videos!

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​Tax-Deductible Participation options here! 

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    Cuban Sandwich Festival! 2023

Thank you to our SPONSORS! 

Great Media on our great upcoming event

Regresa el Festival del Sándwich Cubano a Tampa

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

Statewide & Multi Event Participants
  • Ford
  • Latin Times Media 
  • AT&T
  • Florida Blue - Medicare
  • Florida Blue
  • Direct Auto Insurance
  • Telemundo Tampa
  • Telemundo Ft. Myers
  • Maxima
  • Humana
  • Simply Health Care
  • More to come! 
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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For the BEST Cuban Sandwiches in the WORLD!