Are you participating in the Ybor City Ford Cuban Sandwich Festival on Sunday, May 29th, 2022 @ Centennial Park in Historic Ybor City?
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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​
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! 
Jacksonville, Florida
Kick Off Hispanic Heritage at this Cuban Sandwich FOOD & ART & Taste of Latino Festival!  Jacksonville, FL: FORD Cuban Sandwich FOOD & ART Festival & Taste of Latino on Sunday, Sept 18th, 2022.  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 and the FORD's Taste of Latino: Food, Art & Music Festival, PLUS TOP Latino Chef Contest AND the TOP Florida Latino & Latina Lideres! 

Fort Myers, Florida
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage at this Cuban Sandwich FOOD & ART & Taste of Latino Festival! Ft. Myers, FL: FORD Cuban Sandwich FOOD & ART Festival & Taste of Latino on Saturday, Oct 1st, 2022.  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 and the FORD's Taste of Latino: Food, Art & Music Festival, PLUS TOP Latino Chef Contest AND the TOP Florida Latino & Latina Lideres! 

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

The 2021 World's Largest Cuban Sandwich World Record was 242 Feet 
The sandwich was donated to feed the homeless.  Over 600 People were fed! 

Thank you to our World's Largest Cuban Sandwich Sponsors:
The Deviled Pig
Mike's Bakery
Pipos Cafe

Thank you to our SPONSORS!

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!
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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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! ​

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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! 

2022 VIP Judges

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FORD Cuban Sandwich Festival; Central Florida Winners: 2020
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!
Congratulations to the Cuban Sandwich Festival. Featured as TOP 10 Food Festivals in Florida! ​
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May 2022 is officially Cuban Sandwich Month
​ by Mayoral Proclamation in Kissimmee, Miami and Tampa, Florida! 

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