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June 12 - 13, 2026
Our celebration of Latin American arts and culture returns for the fourth year in 2026! Fiesta Cultural is a series of vibrant events and performances at Walnut Creek's Lesher Center for the Arts.
Activities will include a world-class Headliners performance on Friday evening and a free street fair surrounding the Lesher Center for the Arts in downtown Walnut Creek on Saturday with music and dance from the diverse cultures of Latin America. Stay tuned for announcements!
Interested in participating as an artist or vendor?
Fiesta Cultural Street Fair
Presented by Lesher Center and Diablo Regional Arts Association
- Date: 06/24/2023 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Location: Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Drive
Walnut Creek, California 94596 - Introduction: Free outdoor events for all ages
This free event is a program of Fiesta Cultural!
A celebration of Latin American arts and culture, Fiesta Cultural is a week of vibrant events and performances at the Lesher Center for the Arts. Join us for a free street fair on Saturday, June 24, with music and dance from the diverse cultures of Latin America.
Street Fair activities, 12pm - 7pm • Appropriate for all ages! • The Street Fair is sponsored by Chevron
Time |
Event |
Location |
| 12:00 | Opening Ceremonies | Locust Street Stage |
| 12:30 | Music: Northgate High School Latin Jazz Band | Locust Street Stage |
| 1:00 | Workshop: Native Mexican Culture & Identity, Hosted by Calpulli Tonalehqueh | Vukasin Theatre |
| 1:45 | Dance: Chavalos Danzas por Nicaragua | Locust Street Stage |
| 2:00 | Los Cenzontles Cultural Arts Academy | Vukasin Theatre |
| 2:30 | Dance: Calpulli Tonalehqueh | Locust Street Stage |
| 2:30 | Theatre: CenterREP’s In the Heights (BUY TICKETS) | Lesher Theatre |
| 3:00 | Music: Las Cafeteras | Locust Street Stage |
| 3:15 | Theatre: LATINO, IMMIGRANT AND LA VIDA LOCA: A Theatrical Recollection by Carlos-Manuel | Vukasin Theatre |
| 4:00 | Music: Chika Di | Locust Street Stage |
| 5:00 | Dance: Calpulli Tonalehqueh | Locust Street Stage |
| 5:15 | Dance: Chavalos Danzas por Nicaragua | Vukasin Theatre |
| 5:30 | Music: Cabanijazz Project | Locust Street Stage |
| 7:30 | Music: Las Cafeteras (BUY TICKETS) | Hofmann Theatre |
| 7:30 | Theatre: CenterREP’s In the Heights (BUY TICKETS) | Lesher Theatre |
Ongoing from 12:30-7:00 |
Location |
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| Info Booth, Sponsored by Lesher Center/DRAA | Rudney Plaza | |
| Latinx-Owned Business Directory, Sponsored by WC Downtown | Rudney Plaza | |
| Character Greetings: Encanto’s Mirabel and Bruno | Rudney Plaza | |
| Instrument Petting Zoo, Sponsored by Village Music School | Rudney Plaza | |
| Bedford Gallery's About Face, Free Admission! | Bedford Gallery | |
| Makers Mercado Vendors | Rudney Plaza | |
| The Designing Chica | ||
| Mi Dulce Niña Creations and Crystals | ||
| La Jefa's Artesanias | ||
| Tochtli Wear | ||
| Twibbles! | ||
| Food Vendors | Rudney Plaza/Locust St. | |
| Ceviche & Co. | ||
| Pupusas Buen Provecho | ||
| Sanchez BBQ | ||
| Tacos Don Chai | ||
| Beverage Bar by JR Catering | ||
Street Fair Event Coordinator: Alex Moore
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Fiesta Cultural logo artwork by Favianna Rodriguez
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