What’s Happening? August 2024
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 2024.
August 1 to 4: Fiestas Patronales de Comerio
This town festival will occur mostly in the Public Plaza. Starting 6pm on Thursday with lots of live music. Also expect food and artisans and more. Check their Facebook page for more info.
August 1 to 4: Fiestas Patronales de San German
The San German Town Patron Saint Festival. It will have lots of live music, food, artisans and more. Will be held at the Concha Acustica Area Recreativa Lisandro Lugo. Check their Facebook page for more info.
August 3 to 4: Fourth Festival of the San Pedrito
The Festival del San Pedrito (which is a pretty little bird) will have live music, activities for the kids, artisan, photo exhibits, many carvings, and other San Pedrito related art works, educational talks, and more. The event is held at the Plaza Pública de Utuado – located in beautiful downtown Utuado. Open Saturday and Sunday at 10am – 6pm. See their Facebook page for more info.
August 8 to 11: Taste Food Fest
This free Food Festival will be held at the Plaza Las Americas Mall. With seminars, cooking demonstrations, tastings, samples, and more! Come see local chefs and bartenders do their thing and taste fresh, local products. Check their Facebook page for more info.
August 24: Puerto Rico Pizza and Beer Fest
The only festival in Puerto Rico where you can taste the best pizzas and beers on the island while enjoying good music and entertainment. From 4pm-8pm, at the Gran Parque Agroturístico El Dorado in Dorado. Tickets on Sale at PRTicket.com Check their Facebook page for more info.
August 25: 6th 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.
Other Events
This is just a small subset of activities occurring this month. As always, be sure to check our events calendar, Facebook page, or Twitter feed for other events happening this month and throughout the year all across the island.
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