PACO - The Puerto Rican, American and Caribbean Organization

06/22/2026

The countdown has officially started. 👀The music is coming back. The dancing is coming back. The food, the vendors, the families, the friends… all of it.

Share this with the people you want beside you that day.

Every share, every sponsor, every vendor, every volunteer, and every person who shows up helps the Puerto Rican American & Caribbean Organization (PACO Dayton) raise money for scholarships, family programs, children’s events, and community projects throughout the year.

Special thanks to Five Rivers MetroParks for their support and for welcoming the festival at MetroPark.

Dayton Hispanic Heritage Festival
Saturday, September 19, 2026
11 AM to 11 PM
RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave,
Dayton, OH 45402

06/17/2026

If you’ve been there before, you already know the feeling.
The music starts, the food smells amazing, families walk around, friends dance, and the whole day feels alive.
That energy is coming back on September 19, 2026
Dayton Hispanic Heritage Festival: A day for music, food, family, friends, and community.
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05/16/2026

You’ve been calling. You’ve been asking. And now we can finally say it: vendor applications are OPEN. 👀

Applications are now available for the 25th Annual Dayton Hispanic Heritage Festival, happening on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at RiverScape MetroPark in Downtown Dayton.

Food vendors, merchandise vendors, and community organizations, this is your moment to apply and be part of one of Dayton’s most anticipated cultural celebrations.

Every year, families, friends, and neighbors come together for a day of music, food, culture, and community. And our vendors are a big part of what makes the festival experience so special.

The Puerto Rican American and Caribbean Organization, also known as PACO Dayton, is the organization behind the scenes that brings the Dayton Hispanic Heritage Festival to life. The money raised through the festival supports PACO’s work in the community throughout the year, including scholarships, Thanksgiving meals for families in need, holiday support for children, and other community needs that arise.

Ready to apply? The vendor application link is in the first comment. Or visit our website PACO Dayton

05/13/2026

It’s finally time to share it with you.
We are so excited to reveal the official 25th Anniversary logo for the Dayton Hispanic Heritage Festival!

This year’s festival is extra special as we celebrate 25 years of culture, community, music, food, and pride right here in Dayton.
Join us on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at RiverScape MetroPark for a celebration we know will be the best year ever.

A big thank you to artist Karlos Karlos for creating this beautiful logo and helping us bring this anniversary vision to life.

And make sure you keep watching after the reveal, because you’ll get a first look at how the logo will appear on our official festival merchandise, including shirts, mugs, bags, and more.

The merchandise will be available online soon, so stay tuned. We can’t wait to see everyone wearing their 25th Anniversary festival items with pride on festival day.

Comment ✍️YES ✍️if you’re ready to order yours!🙌

The Dayton Hispanic Heritage Festival is organized by the Puerto Rican American and Caribbean Organization, also known as PACO Dayton, the organization working behind the scenes to make this celebration possible year after year.

05/06/2026

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05/05/2026

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05/03/2026

Join us today. Our booth is located in building 1. We have Piña Colada and music 🎶. Thank you for your support.