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August Festivals & Events in Puerto Rico

August brings a lively mix of festivals and community celebrations across Puerto Rico. Throughout the month, visitors can enjoy food festivals, music events, patron saint celebrations, cultural fairs, sports activities, and family-friendly gatherings in towns across the island. From Old San Juan's culinary events to local traditions in the mountains, coast, and metropolitan area, August is a great time to experience Puerto Rico through its music, food, history, and community spirit.

Explore by Region: Metro · North · East · Central · South · West

Displaying 14 results.

Metro Region

  1. Semana de Roberto Clemente - Carolina
  2. Sofo Culinary Fest - San Juan
    Sofo Culinary Fest is held twie a year and considered one of the most popular annual food festivals in Puerto Rico, this vibrant street festival transforms the historic streets of South of Fortaleza (SoFo) in Old San Juan into a massive open-air dining room. Featuring over 40 restaurants, bars and live music setup at various stages throughout. The festival is a great way to sample dishes and cocktails from some of the most popular restaurants in Old San Juan.
  3. Festival Banda de Musica - Toa Baja

East Region

  1. Fiestas del Paraiso - Fajardo
  2. Festival de la Pana del Barrio Mariana - Humacao
    787-852-5326

Central Region

  1. Fiestas Patronales de San Joaquin & Santa Ana - Adjuntas
    Every year, Adjuntas celebrates a patron saint festival. The festivities include dances, food, parades and religious processions.
    (787) 829-2590 or (787) 829-3310
  2. Festival del Pollo - Aibonito
  3. Fiestas Patronales Nuestra Senora de Asuncion - Cayey
    Every year, Cayey celebrates a patron saint festival. The festivities include dances, food, parades and religious processions.
    (787) 738-3211
  4. Fiestas Patronales Santo Cristo de la Salud - Comerio
    Every year, Comerio celebrates a patron saint festival. The festivities include dances, food, parades and religious processions.
    (787) 875-3445

South Region

  1. Carnaval de la Yuca - Coamo

West Region

  1. Festival de la Chopa - Aguada
  2. Festival Santa Rosa de Lima - Anasco
  3. Celebracion Llegada de Juan Ponce de Leon - Guanica
  4. Fiestas Patronales de Santa Rosa de Lima - Rincon
    Every year, Rincon celebrates a patron saint festival. The festivities include dances, food, parades and religious processions.
    (787) 823-2575



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