DMV Central American Festival 2026
Cultural Free

DMV Central American Festival 2026

Organized by: Unión Centroamérica

The DMV Central American Festival is the biggest celebration of the year for our community. All day long, the National Mall fills with the colors, flavors and sounds of Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama and Belize.

Enjoy live music stages, a marketplace of local artisans and entrepreneurs, a food area with pupusas, baleadas, gallo pinto and much more, plus a folk stage with traditional dances. It is a space to reconnect with your roots and support more than 50 Central American businesses in the area.

What to expect

  • Live music all day
  • Over 50 participating businesses
  • Traditional food from all 7 countries
  • Folk dances and kids’ activities
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