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October Festivals & Events in Puerto Rico

October is one of the best months to experience Puerto Rico's local traditions, featuring colorful carnivals, seafood festivals, artisan fairs, and community celebrations across the island. From family-friendly events and live music to cultural performances and seasonal food festivals, October offers visitors an authentic glimpse into Puerto Rican culture beyond the major tourist attractions.

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Displaying 27 results.

Metro Region

1. Festival Bomba y Plena - Guaynabo
   Festivities take place in the Bo. Amelia.
   (787) 272-0101
2. Puerto Rico International Fine Arts Film Festival - San Juan
   Annual film festival showcasing Puerto Rican and international independent films, documentaries, and special screenings.
   

North Region

1. Festival de Bomba y Plena - Barceloneta
   
2. Festival del Platano - Corozal
   The three-day event features a variety of plantain dishes along with live music and vendors.You must try aranitas (shredded fried green plantain) stuffed with chicken, banana soup, mofongo with seafood, tostones, and maduritos.
   (787) 859-3060
3. Festival Nacional del Platano - Corozal
   Exhibitions of local produce, especially dishes made with green and ripe plantains, crafts, paintings, folkloric music and dance.
   (787) 859-3060
4. Festival de Halloween - Manati
   
5. Fiestas Patronales de Nuestra Virgen del Rosario - Vega Baja
   Every year, Vega Baja celebrates a patron saint festival. The festivities include dances, food, parades and religious processions.
   (787) 855-2500
6. Maraton Melao Melao - Vega Baja
   

East Region

1. Fiestas Patronales de Nuestra Sra. del Pilar - Canovanas
   Every year, Canovanas celebrates a patron saint festival. The festivities include dances, food, parades and religious processions.
   (787) 876-2328
2. Fiesta Nacional de la Raza - Ceiba
   
3. Fiestas Patronales de Nuestra Virgen del Rosario - Naguabo
   Every year, Naguabo celebrates a patron saint festival. The festivities include dances, food, parades and religious processions.
   (787) 874-3040
4. Festival del Campesino - Yabucoa
   
5. Fiestas Patronales de los Santos Angeles Custodios - Yabucoa
   Every year, Yabucoa celebrates a patron saint festival. The festivities include dances, food, parades and religious processions.
   (787) 893-3000

Central Region

1. Fiestas Patronales de Nuestra Senora del Rosario y San Jose - Ciales
   Every year, Ciales celebrates a patron saint festival. The festivities include dances, food, parades and religious processions.
   (787) 871-3500
2. Fiesta Cultural Rio Encantado - Florida
   
3. Festival de la Juventud - Orocovis
   

South Region

1. Carnaval del Juey - Coamo
   Local crab recipes and family entertainment.
   
2. Festival Jibaro - Guayama
   
3. Carnaval del Cemi - Santa Isabel
   

West Region

1. Festical del Juey - Aguada
   
2. Fiestas Patronales de San Francisco de Asis - Aguada
   Every year, Aguada celebrates a patron saint festival. The festivities include dances, food, parades and religious processions.
   (787) 868-2112 or (787) 868-3120
3. Fiestas Patronales de San Carlos Borremeo - Aguadilla
   Every year, Aguadilla celebrates a patron saint festival. The festivities include dances, food, parades and religious processions.
   (787) 891-1005
4. Maraton Cooperativa - Anasco
   
5. Festival de la Almojabana - Lares
   (787) 897-3290
6. Festival de la Hacienda Rabano - Lares
   (787) 897-3290
7. Fiestas Patronales de San Rafael Arcangel - Quebradillas
   Every year, Quebradillas celebrates a patron saint festival, San Rafael Arcangel. The festivities include dances, food, parades and religious processions.
   (787) 895-3088
8. Fiestas Patronales de Nuestra Virgen del Rosario - Yauco
   Every year, Yauco celebrates a patron saint festival. The festivities include dances, food, parades and religious processions.
   (787) 856-1340