12th Annual Ford International Cuban Sandwich Festival

Welcome our New 2023
International Contestant
From ​JAPAN! DUCK DIVE

NOTE: Due to Hurricane Ian Recovery in Ft. Myers, please note that the date of the Ft. Myers Ford Taste of Latino Festival has been rescheduled to: Sunday, March 19th, 2023 the venue is still Centennial Pk in Ft. Myers, FL.  This is the earliest available date at Centennial Pk. 

Fort Myers, Florida
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage at this Cuban Sandwich FOOD & ART & Taste of Latino Festival! 

​Ft. Myers, FL: FORD Cuban Sandwich Festival is on Sunday, March 19th, 2023.  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 PLUS 2022 TOP Latino Chef Contest AND the TOP Florida Latino & Latina Lideres! 

World's Best TRADITIONAL 
 World Food Championship Golden Ticket and 1st Place Winner: 
Concierge Chef Events-
​Chef Iliana Cordero

World's Best TRADITIONAL
​and Previous Winner 3 Years in a row now Officially Hall of Famers
2nd Place: Station House BBQ​

World's Best TAMPA HISTORIC
1st Place: Cozy Coffee Cafe

World's Best TAMPA HISTORIC
2nd Place: Las Palmas Latin Grill

World's Best NON-TRADITIONAL
1st Place: Sabor with Love 
​Chef Grego​

World's Best NON-TRADITIONAL
2nd Place: The Cuban Empanada

World's Best POPULAR VOTE
1st Place Only: The Flan Factory
#connectford
Ybor City, Florida! 
​11th Annual FORD International Cuban Sandwich Food and Art Festival is on Sunday, May 29th, 2022.  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​

MEET OUR
​11TH ANNUAL
CUBAN SANDWICH CONTESTANTS

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! 

Here are the 10th Annual FORD Cuban FOOD & ART Sandwich Contest Winners

The Current Record Held in Kissimmee May 1st, 2022 World's Largest Cuban Sandwich World Record is 255 Feet 
The sandwich was donated to feed the homeless.  Over 600 People were fed! 

Go as a VIP!

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ENJOY THE VIP EXPERIENCE - a limited number of tickets are available to purchase!
Enjoy schmoozing with local VIPs and celebrities, and enjoy the tasting of the contest entries and be a part of the VIP EXPERIENCE!
Congratulations to the Cuban Sandwich Festival. Featured as TOP 10 Food Festivals in Florida! ​
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​2023 Schedule of Events! 

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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 the GOLDEN TICKET to compete in the WORLD FOOD CHAMPIONSHIPS! ​

2022 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! 

HUGE Success for for the 2022 Ford Cuban Sandwich Festival, which was held on Sunday, May 1st, 2022 - we were able to make a 255 Ft. Cuban Sandwich, which was donated to homeless shelters to feed over 500 people! 

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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!
CHECK OUT
THE CONTESTANT SMACK TALK
VIDEO PAGE!
May 2022 is officially Cuban Sandwich Month
​ by Mayoral Proclamation in Kissimmee, Miami and Tampa, Florida! 
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.
FORD Cuban Sandwich Festival; Central Florida Winners: 2020
2020 Media Coverage
Central Florida Cuban Sandwich Festival 
https://issuu.com/osceolastar/docs/1389-elosceolastar
Thank you to our World's Largest Cuban Sandwich Sponsors:
The Deviled Pig
Mike's Bakery
Pipos Cafe
​HRFCC

Thank you to our SPONSORS!

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For the BEST Cuban Sandwiches in the WORLD!