July 2018 Events in Puerto Rico
July 2018 – What’s Happening in Puerto Rico?
July 2018, Summer is in full swing and the temperature is rising here in Puerto Rico and there will be plenty happening around the island Highlights include a The World Salsa Congress, National Artisan Fair, and the continuation of the Aibonito Flower Festival.
EVENTS JULY 2018:
Until Jul 8, Aibonito Flower Festival, Aibonito
The largest flower and plant festival in Puerto Rico, the Aibonito flower festival continues until July 8. The festival features plant exhibitions, sales, live music, local foods and more. This festival is extremely popular, especially on weekends and July 4, so plan on getting there early. Check out this Aibonito Flower Festival article for more info
Jul 13-15, 57th Feria Nacional de Artisanas (National Artisan Fair), Barranquitas
One of the largest artisan fairs will be held at the Plaza Publica in Barranquitas from July 13-15. The 3 day event will feature around 200 artisans along with local musicians, food kiosks and children’s activities.
More info: Feria Nacional de Artisanas
Jul 29, Festival De Mondongazo, Camuy
Annual town festival where the star attraction is Mondongo (tripe). Mondongo is a traditional Puerto Rican dish and the festival will have 1250lbs that will be served free of charge along with arroz con tocino (rice with bacon). The event starts at 1pm at the Turiano Rivera de la Comunidad Calle Abajo.
More Info: 787-898-2160
Sundays in July & 1st Sunday in August: Family Beach Festival
Hosted by the Puerto Rico Tourism Company, Voyturis Teando Puerto Rico is a family orientated beach festival with games, music, beach sports & more. The festival takes place around the island, each Sunday in July, plus first Sunday in August. You can catch a festival at:
Jul 8, Vega Baja Beach
Jul 15, Boqueron Beach
Jul 22, Punta Salinas Beach, Toa Baja
Jul 29, La Guancha, Ponce
Aug 4, Aibonito
Also happening in July 2018
Celebrate July 4th with events
Marilyns Beach Fest, Playa Sardinera, Hatillo
Festi Playa, Villa Mar Hau, Isabela
July 7, Fort Buchanan July 4th Celebration, Guaynabo
Jul 4-8, Feria Agricola Nacional (Agricultural Fair), Valle de Lajas
Annual agricultural fair that features livestock, exhibitions, food kiosks and activities for children
Jul 13-15, Fiestas de la Boulevard (Music Fest), Toa Baja
3 day music festival in the town of Toa Baja along the Boulevard de Levittown
Jul 13-15, World Salsa Congress, Old San Juan
The World Salsa Congress with demonstrations and workshops held at the Teatro Tapia & Latin Roots in Old San Juan
More Info: Facebook
Jun 29, Mojanolah (Beach Music Fest), Barceloneta
Annual beach music festival at Las Criollas Beach in Barceloneta. The day starts at around 10am
More Info: 787-364-7670
Note: All events are subject to change, so contact the event organizers for up to date information. Discovering Puerto Rico is not responsible for any schedule changes
Resource: PR Tourism Co, local media