Sabores del Festival

Food that brought everyone to the table.

A look back at some of the food served during the 2026 Puerto Rican Festival RVA—shared, photographed, and remembered one plate at a time.

Flavors of the 2026 festival

Come hungry. Leave with a favorite.

Food is part of how culture is carried, shared, and celebrated. These photos capture dishes enjoyed at the 4th Annual Puerto Rican Festival RVA in 2026, from comforting rice plates and roasted meats to fried favorites and festival-style samplers.

Menus and participating food vendors can change from year to year. Future festival food offerings will be posted when confirmed.

From the festival table

2026 food gallery

Bowl of savory festival stew with shrimp, vegetables, potatoes, and fried plantain sides. — A warm, hearty festival plate with seafood, vegetables, and fried plantain.

Two golden fried turnovers served beside seasoned yellow rice. — Crisp fried turnovers paired with seasoned rice.

Festival meal with roasted pork, seasoned rice with pigeon peas, and fried sweet plantains. — Roasted pork, seasoned rice, and sweet plantains made for a generous festival plate.

Puerto Rican festival sampler with seasoned rice, roasted meats, a skewer, fried plantain, and a fried turnover. — A little bit of everything: rice, meats, plantain, pinchos, and a crispy turnover.

Large catering trays filled with stewed chicken, corn, vegetables, and sauce ready for festival service. — Festival food prepared in generous trays for a day of community and celebration.

Festival plate with seasoned rice, shrimp, chicken, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and a savory side. — A colorful plate bringing together rice, seafood, chicken, and fresh vegetables.

Keep tasting

Explore Puerto Rican food beyond the festival.

Learn more about beloved dishes, traditions, and festival favorites in our year-round food guide.

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