What’s Happening? August 2026
August is a fun time in Puerto Rico. The first two weekends are the final “summer flings” before school resumes and, after that, things calm down a bit. But it is still “summer” weather here … fruits are ripe, temperatures are high, and people are still in a party mood. Expect water-related activities to be busy as people try to keep cool during the “dog days” of summer! A few towns have their Patron Saint Festivals or celebrations of specialties, so get ready for lots of music, food, and fun!
While there is always something fun happening somewhere in Puerto Rico, there are a few special events each month that deserve a mention. Here are some highlights for August 2026.
August 8 to 9: La Gran Feria de Autos Antiguos in SJ
A huge showcase of Classic cars and other vehicles, races, exhibitions, family entertainment, special guests, live concerts, food and much more! It will take place at the Estadio Hiram Bithorn in San Juan. Tickets on sale at PRTickets.They have a Facebook page for the event with more info.
August 13 to 16: Fiestas Patronales in Cayey
Annual patron saint festival, with music, food, artisans, entertainment, and general family-oriented fun. The race is on Saturday. They have a Facebook page for the event with more info.
August 16: 10th Festival de las Alcapurrias in Humacao
Annual festival celebrating Alcapurrias (a paste of root vegetable (or green banana) that is filled with meat and then fried). An afternoon full of live music, food (lots of alcapurrias, but other things too!), artisans, entertainment, and general family-oriented fun. From 12 noon , in front of the mayors office. They have a Facebook page for the event with more info.
August 27: Saborea Puerto Rico End of Summer Party
Food Festival will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn, Condado San Juan. With delicious food, drinks, live music and more! Come see local chefs and bartenders do their thing and taste fresh, local products. Check their Facebook page for more info.
August 28-30: 8th Festival of Salsa Frankie Ruiz, Mayaguez
Join other Salsa enthusiasts and dance the night away in Mayaguez. The Frankie Ruiz Salsa Festival will have live bands all night in the Concha Acustica Frankie Ruiz. More info for schedule, check their Facebook page.
August 29: Festival de la Paella y Arroces in Bayamon
Food Festival will be held at Parque de las Ciencias, Bayamón. Watch the chefs make 9 different delicious items-3 paellas, 3 risottos and 3 mamposteao. And you can eat as much of each as you want! Drinks available for purchase. Fee for parking. For more information and to purchase tickets, Check their Facebook page .
August 30: Festival Mondongazo in Camuy
This yearly event, where they cook up a huge pot of Mondongo for all to share. Along with enjoying live music and other fun activities. For more information, check their Facebook page .
Other Events
This is just a small subset of activities occurring this month. As always, be sure to check our Facebook page for other events happening this month and throughout the year all across the island.
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