Happy Valley Latin Festival

Happy Valley Latin Festival Happy Valley Latin Festival is an annual one-day, family-friendly event celebrating the Hispanic/Latinx heritage and community.

The event includes live music, arts & crafts vendors, children's activities, food, and much more!

✨ ¡Ya disponible! Una entrevista exclusiva con María José Schmidt Nieto ✨Nos complace compartir una entrevista inspirado...
10/16/2025

✨ ¡Ya disponible! Una entrevista exclusiva con María José Schmidt Nieto ✨

Nos complace compartir una entrevista inspiradora con María José, a quien celebramos en este quinto aniversario del Latin Festival 2025 por su invaluable contribución a nuestra comunidad.

Queremos enviar un agradecimiento especial a María José por su disposición a compartir su trayectoria y sus conocimientos con nosotros. ¡Su dedicación a ayudar a estudiantes latinos y otras comunidades poco presentadas a avanzar en sus carreras educativas es verdaderamente inspiradora! 🙏

Muchas gracias a Latin Vibe con Ady Martínez y Lyvia Valentín-Pagano y Myrta Mathews por realizar la entrevista.

🎥 Producción: HVM Fine Arts Helen Velásquez Photography

¡Vean la entrevista completa en nuestra página de Youtube! 📺https://tinyurl.com/MJSchmidt

10/14/2025

Nacido a finales del siglo XIX en Cuba, el bolero surgió de la fusión entre las tradiciones de guitarra española y los ritmos afrocaribeños. Lo que comenzó en humildes círculos de trovadores pronto se convirtió en la voz del corazón de América Latina — extendiéndose como fuego a través de México, Puerto Rico y más allá. Para la época dorada de los años 40 y 50, leyendas como Lucho Gatica, Olga Guillot y Los Panchos convirtieron el bolero en la banda sonora de las historias de amor de nuestros abuelos.

Tres minutos. Una guitarra suave. Una voz que tiembla de sentimiento. Las letras pintan retratos de anhelo y devoción, cada palabra elegida como una joya. La guitarra teje su magia, los bongós marcan el tiempo con tu corazón, y esa voz entrega cada frase como una confesión, una plegaria, una promesa.

Este jueves 16 de octubre, vive el arte que convirtió el romance en poesía y la poesía en canción.
Permítete sentirlo TODO.

🎶 Jueves 16 de octubre | 7 PM
📍 Manny’s Live Performers Space
✨ Ven por la música. Quédate por los recuerdos.

🎉 ¡GRACIAS! THANK YOU! 🎉We are deeply grateful to the Centre County Board of Commissioners for officially adopting the H...
09/23/2025

🎉 ¡GRACIAS! THANK YOU! 🎉

We are deeply grateful to the Centre County Board of Commissioners for officially adopting the Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation of 2025 today! This meaningful recognition celebrates the rich contributions, vibrant culture, and invaluable presence of our Latino community in Centre County.

A heartfelt thank you to Lyvia V., our dedicated Latin Festival committee member, and JJ, one of our esteemed Masters of Ceremonies, for representing our community and receiving this important proclamation on our behalf.

This proclamation is more than just words on paper—it’s a recognition of the strength, resilience, and cultural richness that our Hispanic and Latino families bring to Centre County every single day. From our businesses and schools to our neighborhoods and community events, we are woven into the fabric of this place we all call home.

Together, we build a stronger, more inclusive Centre County!

🎉 ¡MIL GRACIAS! 🎉
¡Qué alegría más grande! Hoy la Junta de Comisionados del Centre County aprobó oficialmente la proclamación del Mes de la Herencia Hispana 2025. Este gesto nos llena de orgullo y reconoce todo lo que nuestra gente latina ha aportado a esta bella comunidad.

Queremos darles las gracias de corazón a Lyvia V., nuestra compañera del comité del Festival Latino, y a JJ, nuestro querido Maestro de Ceremonias, por estar ahí representándonos a todos y recibir esta proclamación tan especial.

Esta proclamación significa mucho para nosotros. Es un reconocimiento a nuestra herencia, a nuestras tradiciones, y a todo lo que hemos construido juntos aquí en Happy Valley. Somos parte de esta tierra en nuestros trabajos, en las escuelas de nuestros hijos, en cada rincón donde hemos echado raíces.

¡Seguimos adelante, unidos, haciendo de este lugar un hogar acogedor para todos!

Watch! Thank you The Daily Collegian!
09/22/2025

Watch! Thank you The Daily Collegian!

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Thank you The Daily Collegian for capturing our festival in this piece! ¡Nos emociona muchísimo leer esta noticia que ta...
09/21/2025

Thank you The Daily Collegian for capturing our festival in this piece! ¡Nos emociona muchísimo leer esta noticia que tan bien captura la esencia de nuestro festival! Somos Cultura y Somos Comunidad

Surrounded by music, food, poetry and brightly colored flags, the Happy Valley Latin Festival brought a celebration of Latinx heritage to the heart of Downtown State College for its fifth

🌴 ¡Bienvenidos! Welcome La Caribbean Corner to Latin Festival 2025! 🇩🇴We are absolutely DELIGHTED to welcome our newest ...
09/19/2025

🌴 ¡Bienvenidos! Welcome La Caribbean Corner to Latin Festival 2025! 🇩🇴

We are absolutely DELIGHTED to welcome our newest vendor to tomorrow’s festival at MLK Plaza! is bringing authentic Dominican flavors that’ll transport you straight to the Caribbean.

🥟 Get Ready for Authentic Dominican Magic: Crispy empanadas, seasoned potato balls, cassava balls, and their amazing yaroa! Plus tender roasted pork with traditional rice and beans. Esta es comida dominicana auténtica hecha con amor y tradición.

🍰 Don’t Miss Dessert: Tres leche cake, choco flan, classic flan, and other sweet treats that’ll have you planning your next visit before you finish your first bite!
This is what we love about the Latin Festival, welcoming new voices and flavors to our celebration! Estamos emocionados de tener a La Caribbean Corner como parte de nuestra familia del festival.

Tomorrow at MLK Plaza, follow the incredible aromas and discover your new favorite spot!

¡Nos vemos mañana! 🎉🌴

Family Fiesta at MLK Plaza! 🎉The Latin Festival is the place to be this Saturday and YES, we mean EVERYONE! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦✨Brin...
09/19/2025

Family Fiesta at MLK Plaza! 🎉

The Latin Festival is the place to be this Saturday and YES, we mean EVERYONE! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦✨

Bring your kids, your teenagers, your aunts, your grandparents - EVERYONE is welcome at MLK Plaza for a celebration that’ll have the whole family dancing, laughing, and making memories! Traigan a sus niños, sus adolescentes, sus tías, sus abuelos - TODES son bienvenidos en MLK Plaza para una celebración que hará que toda la familia baile, ría y cree recuerdos inolvidables. This isn’t just a festival, it’s a cultural adventure where every age finds their joy!

🎪 Kids Zone Alert, Fun Guaranteed!

🎨 Monster D is back and better than ever, celebrating 10 YEARS of MONSTERIZING Central PA! Watch them get transformed into a unique caricreature that captures their personality perfectly.

🎵 North by Southwest is bringing the music magic with groovy, bilingual beats that’ll have your little ones (and you!) swaying to re-imagined melodies and heartfelt lyrics.

✂️ The Makery is right in the heart of our festival! These creative masterminds have hands-on fun that’ll spark your child’s imagination. The creativity never stops!

🌟 Young Scholars of Central PA has something extra special planned: cultural crafts that connect our little ones to beautiful traditions while they create, learn, and play. Your kids won’t even realize they’re learning because they’ll be having too much fun!

🥋 Chaar TKD is bringing the action right to their home turf! These martial arts masters are part of MLK Plaza all year long, and now they’re adding some high-energy Taekwondo demonstrations and activities for kids during the festival.

🌮 Plus All the Festival Favorites: authentic food from amazing vendors, music that’ll make your heart sing, dancing and cultural displays!

From your tiniest dancer to your wisest storyteller, everyone has a place in our circle of celebration. Esta es una celebración para toda la familia donde cada generación encuentra su lugar especial.

Mark your calendars, pack your family, and prepare for a day of pure joy!

🎭 ¡Sí, and... Let’s Celebrate!  Joins the Latin Festival! 🎪Looking for your next big laugh AND want to celebrate our inc...
09/18/2025

🎭 ¡Sí, and... Let’s Celebrate! Joins the Latin Festival! 🎪

Looking for your next big laugh AND want to celebrate our incredible LatinX improv community? Happy Valley Improv is bringing our information table to the festival, and they couldn’t be more excited to be part of this amazing celebration! Están emocionados de ser parte de esta celebración increíble y compartir su pasión por el teatro de improvisación.

🌟 Discover Improv in Happy Valley! State College’s premier longform improv company, a growing community of improvisers from many backgrounds who are passionate about bringing the art of improv theatre to State College. Their community includes amazing performers who identify as LatinX, and they’re thrilled to celebrate them during this festival!

Stop by our table to learn about:

- Special Latin Fest Improv Show happening during the year
- Improv classes for all skill levels (beginners totally welcome!)
- Upcoming shows at the Blue Brick Theatre
- How to join a diverse, welcoming improv family
- Workshops and programs that build confidence and creativity

We believe improv is for EVERYONE, and this festival is the perfect place to showcase how this art form brings people together from all walks of life. Creemos que la improvisación es para TODES, y cada voz en nuestra comunidad tiene una historia importante que contar. Come chat with them about how you can be part of a community where every voice matters and every story deserves to be told!

From all backgrounds, one stage, endless possibilities! 🎭✨

🎉 ¡Atención, mi gente! The Latin Festival just got more delicious because Media Luna Tamales is in the house! This food ...
09/18/2025

🎉 ¡Atención, mi gente! The Latin Festival just got more delicious because Media Luna Tamales is in the house!

This food truck is bringing you tamales hechos a mano with the same love and tradition our abuelas taught us. Each masa is perfectly seasoned, each filling is cooked to perfection, and every tamale is served hot and ready to make your day better!

¡Y eso no es todo! Wash it all down with our incredible drinks: horchata so good it’ll make you close your eyes and smile, jamaica that’s perfectly sweet and tangy, plus refreshing agua frescas that taste like summer in a cup.

Come celebrate our culture, our food, and our community with us at the festival. ¡La fiesta no está completa sin tamales! See you there, familia! 🌮🎊

You can visit their website to learn more: medialunatamales.com

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State College, PA
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