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9th Annual Historic Old Town Salsa Fiesta

Who makes the best Salsa in Albuquerque? At the Old Town Salsa Fiesta, contestants make their salsa on site and you can sample them all and vote for your favorite.

Thank You!

Almost 2,000 people came out to taste the best Albuquerque has to offer when it comes to homemade Salsa. The weather cooperated and we had a beautiful event. Thank you to the particpants, the judges and the staff who worked so hard to make this event a success. We can't wait to see you next year!

2013 Winners

 

1st Place- Janet Cordova

2nd Place- Vato Loco

3rd Place- Arleen Parra

Chef's Choice- Arleen Parra

9th Annual Historic Old Town Salsa Fiesta

Saturday, September 14th

Noon-7 p.m.

Free to attend ($5 to taste and vote in salsa contest)

Join us at theOld Town Salsa Fiesta to taste the flavors, feel the rhythms, and dance to the sounds of salsa.

 

Salsa Recipe Competition

A Salsa Fiesta in New Mexico wouldn't be complete without a salsa recipe competition. This contest showcases the best salsa recipes from non-professional cooks in the region. The best salsa is decided by public vote. Participants can taste and vote for their favorite.

Salsa Music

The Salsa music will come from every direction in Old Town throughout the day on four stages.

Schedule of Events:

  • Salsa Preparation  noon - 2 p.m.
  • Salsa Tasting & Voting 2:30 - 5 p.m.
  • Winner Announced 5:30 p.m.

This year we will be adding a new award to the competition: The Chefs’ Choice Award. The winner of this award will be decided by local professional Chefs.

The Chefs

  1. Matthew Schnooberger: Santa Ana Café Sours Chef at Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa
  2. Michael Perseo: Chef / General Manager of Rio Chan Foods; Leads Flying Star Café Bakery Team
  3. Michael Giese: Executive Chef of Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
  4. Phil Roybal: Chef of Nob Hill Bar & Grill

 

    Gazebo

    Noon         Mala Maña

    1 p.m.       Havana Son

    2 p.m.       Encuentro

    3 p.m.       En-Joy

    4 p.m.       Los Tropicales

    5  p.m.      Off Broadway Dance Studio

    5:30 - 7 p.m.   Son Como Son

    San Felipe Stage

    Noon         Victor Alvarez Y Savor

    1 p.m.       L@sotr@s

    2 p.m.       Ramon Calderon Y Cuba Pacha

    3 p.m.       Havana Son

    4 p.m.       Baracaldo

    Romero Stage

    Noon         Ramon Calderon Y Cuba Pacha Trio

    1 p.m.       Victor Alvarez Y Savor

    2 p.m.       Baracaldo

    3 p.m.       L@sotr@s

    4 p.m.       Los Primos

     

    Albuquerque Museum of Art and History Courtyard

    Noon       Trio Latino

    2 p.m.     Los Primos

    3 p.m. Terra Plena Latin Band

    And More!

    Free kids' activities including face painting and climbing wall

    In addition to the wonderful Old Town restaurants, food trucks will be in attendance.

    Salsa too hot? Bottled water will be available for $1.

    Old Town shops will have sales and specials all day.

    Slate at the Museum will have food and a cash bar available in the Museum Courtyard.

    Parking

    Free parking and shuttle! Park and catch the shuttle to the event.Parking located at the Saw Mill lot (Bellamah & 18th Street- behind the Museum of Natural History).

     

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