Main Stage! Live entertainment all day and night! The largest variety of Latino music in the area - Salsa, Cumbia, Mariachi, Norteño, Spanish Rock, Reggeaton, and much more!

Salsa Taste Contest! Taste and vote for the best salsa west of Chicago prepared on-site by professionals, students and John Q. Public. Cash prizes!

Parade! Dozens of Hispanic country flags, police, fire, clowns, cultural dancers, school groups, entertainment acts and much more help make this parade among the liveliest cultural parades in the region! Past Grand Marshals include Zoraida Sambolin (NBC5), Phil Ponce (WTTW), David Navarro (Fox News) and John Garcia (ABC7)!

Jalapeño-Eating Contest!  Let your morbid curiosity have it's fill as you watch the area's bravest souls force these little hot devils down their throats in a "Fear Factor"-style contest that is sure to heat things up!

Children's Activities! Those 18 and under have a variety of games and activities to keep them occupied and entertained throughout the day - inflatable games, face-painting, and much more!

Vehicle Show! Our "2 Hot 2 Spicy" vehicle show cranks up the heat and the RPMs as cars and motorcycles compete for prizes and pride! Whatever "moves" you will be on display and sure to delight the entire family!

Beer/Margarita Garden! Enjoy a cold beer in a relaxing setting and see why we were the first to serve margaritas at an Elgin festival - because these delicious slushy delights are simply irresistible!

Food! Ever had a papusa? They are to die for! Come and get a taste of Guatemala, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Colombia, Cuba and more!

Vendors! T-shirts, key chains, music, and lots more you can't find in stores - tons more are available for your buying pleasure!

Information! Local businesses, community-based organizations, and others will be there with answers to your questions - including the questions you were afraid to ask!

Come to Fiesta Salsa and find out what 6,000 other people have already found out - we're the hottest ticket in town!