¡Bienvenido!
HavanaFest is bringing the Latin-Caribbean tastes, sounds and smells to Happy Valley. Enjoy live music, arts and crafts, traditional Cuban foods, libations, and cigars!
Meet and mingle with vendors and others who enjoy the finer things in life!
Date: August 27th
HavanaFest starts in:
HAVANAFEST FOOD
The connoisseur level will meet before the main event and enjoy traditional Spanish Tapas including empanadas, ham croquets, garlic shrimp, chorizo, and tortilla espaniola with a 2 ounce pour of 7 year Cuban Rum .
During the main event, we will have traditional Cuban (just like Nana makes) roasted pork and grilled chicken served with rice and beans, sweet plantains, yucca, onions and the magical mojo. This mouth-watering meal is an instant favorite for anyone who has travelled or lived in the Cuba/South Florida areas.
HAVANAFEST LIBATIONS
Seven Mountains Cellars will be serving some of their most popular wines which are also among the best in Pennsylvania.
The new and local Axemann Brewery will be serving some of their best beers at HavanaFest.
HAVANAFEST ETERTAINMENT
Live entertainment will be happening during the entire main event. There will be a DJ, two different Live bands and a troupe of professional dancers in full regalia with lots of feathers!
GENERAL
ADMISSION
Enjoy arts and crafts, live music and DJ, a full Cuban meal, wine, beer, swag items, raffles every 20 minutes, and roll your own cigar! Some of the grand raffle prizes include an outdoor pizza oven, patio heater, domino table and limited edition Illy espresso maker with a year supply of coffee. Designated no smoking tables will be available.
AFICIONADO
Enjoy arts and crafts, live music and DJ, a full Cuban meal, wine, beer, swag items, raffles every 20 minutes, and roll your own cigar. As an Aficionado, you will also receive a minimum of 20 premium cigars!
CONNOISSEUR
access
Enjoy arts and crafts, live music and DJ, a full Cuban meal, wine, beer, swag items, raffles every 20 minutes, and roll your own cigar. Receive a minimum of 20 premium cigars, PLUS, as a Connoisseur, enjoy an exclusive, once-in-a-lifetime experience: Join the vendors for a private lunch. Receive a real Cuban cigar, 5 BONUS cigars, and enjoy a pour of Cuban rum! Then enter the event area 30 minutes before everyone else to secure premium seating and enjoy the festivities with your friends!
HAVANAFEST VENUE
Located in beautiful Central Pennsylvania, HavanaFest is easily accessible from any direction. Attendees can relax and experience the beautiful and serene small-town life of Happy Valley and the home of The Pennsylvania State University while at the festival. You will be in the heart of all the shopping, restaurants and bar scene that Downtown State College has to offer. There are also two huge parking decks, one adjacent to the festival.
HAVANAFEST ROOMS
A block of rooms with special discounted rates are available at Hyatt Place which is just 50 feet from the HavanaFest event.
Artfully designed with inviting spaces, Hyatt Place State College offers a boutique-style atmosphere with comforts that keep you relaxed, connected, and ready to tackle the day. Located one block from the Penn State University campus, our hotel features everything you need.
