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
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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
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 Ticketsto 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!
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.
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!
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