Empanada Smackdown returns at the 7th Annual Taste of Latino Festival in Ybor City!
Get ready, Tampa! The FREE, beloved Empanada Smackdown is back and heating up the 7th Annual Taste of Latino Festival, happening Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Centennial Park in Historic Ybor City.
This free family-friendly festival is part of the region’s vibrant Hispanic Heritage Celebration, featuring:
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Three closed city streets, one city park, and one state park transformed into a cultural experience
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Live Latin music and dazzling dance performances all-day
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A fierce culinary showdown in the Top Latino Chef Contest
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The grand recognition of the 2025 Florida Latino & Latina Líderes