Cultura y noticias hispanas del Valle del Hudson
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage in the Hudson Valley 2026
Por Cesar Castro
September 2026 From September 15 to October 15, the celebration reaches every corner of the Hudson Valley in commemoration of Hispanic Heritage Month. This period not only honors the independence anniversaries of several sister nations in Latin America, but also recognizes the invaluable historical, artistic, and social contributions that Hispanic, Indigenous, and Afro-Latino communities make every day to the fabric of this country. The Hudson Valley shines with an unparalleled cultural calendar: outdoor festivals, Afro-Caribbean concerts, folk dance performances, food fairs, and moving visual art exhibitions in galleries and civic centers.
Get your calendar ready with this complete guide to featured activities to enjoy with your family and continue strengthening our community together. And while you’re there, stop by the La Voz table at these events and pick up your copy, or copies, of the magazine.
Exhibition: Arrivals & Afterlives
When: September 4 through October 17. Opening reception Friday, September 4, 5 to 7pm Where: UNISON Arts, New Paltz, NY
What: Arts presents Still Becoming: Arrivals & Afterlives, a dynamic multidisciplinary program honoring the voices, memories, and resilience of the Hudson Valley migrant community. Enjoy a powerful exhibition featuring Hispanic artists Esperanza Cortés, Marielena Ferrer, Virginia Lavado, and La Voz magazine contributors Camilo Rojas and Cesar Kastro. There will also be
hands-on workshops, live music, talks, and community storytelling exploring identity, displacement, and belonging. Free. unisonarts.org/arrivals
Exhibition: Echoes of the Ancestral, Elisa Pritzker
When: September 5 through 27. Opening reception Saturday, September 5, 3 to 5 pm. Talk moderated by curator Jaime Ransome on Sunday the 27th at 3pm. Thursday through Sunday, 12 to 5pm.
Where: Arts Society of Kingston, ASK, 97 Broadway
What: Solo exhibition by acclaimed Argentine-American artist Elisa Pritzker, a longtime contributor to La Voz magazine. Through paintings, sculptures, and installations, the exhibition explores a symbolic iconography in which the ancestral past and the present converge to evoke a shared human identity. Free.
askforarts.org/event/september-front-gallery/
Columbia County Latinx Festival
When: Sunday, September 13, 1 to 7pm. As a lead-up, benefit fundraising party: Saturday, September 12, 8pm to 12am
Where: Columbia County Fairgrounds, Chatham, NY (Festival). Ether Hudson, Hudson, NY (Perreo Party)
What: The 6th annual Latinx Festival, presented by the Columbia County Sanctuary Movement (CCSM), moves this year to a larger space with a large main stage to celebrate Hispanic pride and culture in community. Emcee: Alessandra González. Free admission
sanctuarycolumbiacounty.org/latinx-festival
Exhibition Our Dreams, Our Legacy
When: From September 15 through the end of winter. Opening reception Tuesday, September 15, 5 to 7pm.
Where: Ground-floor gallery at Kingston City Hall, 420 Broadway
What: In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month and as part of the city’s commemorative series 250 Years of America’s Voices, the City of Kingston, through its Department of Arts and Cultural Affairs led by Kitt Potter, in partnership with Latin Outreach, Unity and Development (L.O.U.D.), headed by Director of Operations Alessandra González, presents the multidisciplinary exhibition Our Dreams, Our Legacy, featuring local Hispanic and Latino artists of all ages. Free. kingston-ny.gov/exhibitions
Cultural Program: Hispanic Heritage Month at DCC
When: September 16 through October 14 (select dates and times for each activity) Where: Dutchess Community College (DCC), 53 Pendell Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY What: DCC presents a robust month-long academic, artistic, and community series commemorating Hispanic and Latin American identities and legacies. The program brings together educators, activists, and guest artists who will lead hands-on printmaking and popular
graphic arts workshops, master classes in traditional son jarocho from Veracruz, bilingual poetry readings by local poets and writers, film screenings, and panel discussions on social justice and contemporary community movements in the Hudson Valley. Free and open to the public.
sunydutchess.edu/events
Live Music: Third Thursday at Olana: LA MANGA
When: Thursday, September 17, 6 to 7pm
Where: Olana State Historic Site, 5720 NY-9G, Hudson
What: As part of the monthly Third Thursday community series, Olana State Historic Site presents an outdoor concert featuring the acclaimed musical group LA MANGA. This New York-based collective of women percussionists and singers honors Afro-Colombian and Caribbean Basin roots through an energetic performance featuring traditional drums (alegre, llamador, and tambora), gaitas, maracas, and call-and-response singing. An evening to celebrate ancestral musical heritage and enjoy the sunset with panoramic views of the Hudson River. Bringing a blanket or lawn chairs is recommended. Free
olana.org/programs-events
Hispanic, Indigenous, and Afro-Descendant Heritage Month Celebration When: Friday, September 18, 4 to 6pm
Where: Trudy Resnick Farber Center, 50 Center St, Ellenville, NY 12428 What: An inclusive, multicultural gathering designed to honor the experiences and intersections of our Indigenous, Afro-descendant, and Latin American roots. There will be tradition bearers, community elders, local dancers and musicians performing traditional acoustic music, ceremonial folk dances, oral storytelling of ancestral histories, and a visual display of textiles and traditional clothing. Includes a community snack gathering designed as a space for connection and intergenerational dialogue to strengthen community ties in Ellenville. Free
Hispanic Heritage Celebration in Pawling
When: Saturday, September 19, 2 to 6pm
Where: Village of Pawling, NY
What: Organized by the Camino al Éxito team and volunteers, this civic and festive event brings together families and residents from across eastern Dutchess County. There will be live performances by local musicians, groups, and dancers performing Mexican and Central American folk dances, hands-on painting and guided craft workshops for children, and a varied selection of traditional dishes prepared by local Hispanic cooks and entrepreneurs. Free admission
caminoalexitopfa.org/hispanic-heritage
6th Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival, L.O.U.D.
When: Saturday, October 3, 12 to 6pm
Where: In front of Kingston City Hall, 420 Broadway, Kingston, NY
What: Led by the cultural organization Latin Outreach, Unity and Development (L.O.U.D.), this annual festival fills the streets of Kingston with music, color, and community pride. The day honors our roots with continuous performances by musicians, live salsa, cumbia, and merengue orchestras, as well as groups and ensembles from traditional dance academies representing the folklore of various countries in the region. In addition, there will be a large outdoor fair with artisans, local visual creators, and authentic food stands run by Hispanic cooks and entrepreneurs from the Hudson Valley. Free
thriveon.network/loudhome
NY Empanada Festival
When: Saturday, October 10, 12 to 5pm
Where: People's Waterfront Park, Newburgh, NY
What: An authentic culinary gathering on the Hudson River waterfront bringing together leading chefs, pastry chefs, traditional cooks, and restaurants from across New York State. Attendees will be able to sample more than one hundred varieties of empanadas (fried, baked, sweet, and savory, with Colombian, Argentine, Puerto Rican, Dominican, Peruvian recipes, and more). There will be live performances by musicians and tropical music orchestras, traditional beverages, vendor booths run by local artisans, and the highly anticipated official Empanada Battle competition, where a panel of judges and the public vote will award the best creations of the year
eventbrite.com/e/new-york-state-empanada-festival-tickets-1987127301250
Annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration, Latinos Unidos
When: Saturday, October 24, 12 to 5pm
Where: The Powelton Club, 29 Balmville Rd, Newburgh, NY
What: A distinguished community gala organized by the board and team of Latinos Unidos of Orange County to celebrate our roots and honor the commitment of those who strengthen the social fabric of the Hudson Valley. Awards will be presented to outstanding civic leaders, educators, promising young people, and local small-business owners for their positive impact on the region. Includes a formal luncheon, live music by invited Hispanic artists and groups, award ceremonies, and space for dancing and celebration for the entire community
latinosunidosdeorangecounty.org
Día de Muertos Festival
When: Sunday, October 25, starting at 1pm
Where: Capital District Regional Market, 381 Broadway, Menands, NY What: Organized by New York Folklore, this traditional gathering pays tribute to the Día de Muertos holiday and collective memory. There will be a community installation of a traditional ofrenda where attendees can honor their loved ones, live performances by mariachi groups, catrina folk dance performances by local dancers, and hands-on workshops led by artisans to make sugar skulls and paper marigold flowers. In addition, traditional bakers and cooks will offer authentic pan de muerto and popular cuisine, alongside an exhibition and sale of Mexican crafts created by artisans from the region. Free admission. nyfolklore.org/events
COPYRIGHT 2026
La Voz, Cultura y noticias hispanas del Valle de Hudson
Exhibition: Arrivals & Afterlives
When: September 4 through October 17. Opening reception Friday, September 4, 5 to 7pm Where: UNISON Arts, New Paltz, NY
What: Arts presents Still Becoming: Arrivals & Afterlives, a dynamic multidisciplinary program honoring the voices, memories, and resilience of the Hudson Valley migrant community. Enjoy a powerful exhibition featuring Hispanic artists Esperanza Cortés, Marielena Ferrer, Virginia Lavado, and La Voz magazine contributors Camilo Rojas and Cesar Kastro. There will also be
hands-on workshops, live music, talks, and community storytelling exploring identity, displacement, and belonging. Free. unisonarts.org/arrivals
Exhibition: Echoes of the Ancestral, Elisa Pritzker
When: September 5 through 27. Opening reception Saturday, September 5, 3 to 5 pm. Talk moderated by curator Jaime Ransome on Sunday the 27th at 3pm. Thursday through Sunday, 12 to 5pm.
Where: Arts Society of Kingston, ASK, 97 Broadway
What: Solo exhibition by acclaimed Argentine-American artist Elisa Pritzker, a longtime contributor to La Voz magazine. Through paintings, sculptures, and installations, the exhibition explores a symbolic iconography in which the ancestral past and the present converge to evoke a shared human identity. Free.
askforarts.org/event/september-front-gallery/
Columbia County Latinx Festival
When: Sunday, September 13, 1 to 7pm. As a lead-up, benefit fundraising party: Saturday, September 12, 8pm to 12am
Where: Columbia County Fairgrounds, Chatham, NY (Festival). Ether Hudson, Hudson, NY (Perreo Party)
What: The 6th annual Latinx Festival, presented by the Columbia County Sanctuary Movement (CCSM), moves this year to a larger space with a large main stage to celebrate Hispanic pride and culture in community. Emcee: Alessandra González. Free admission
sanctuarycolumbiacounty.org/latinx-festival
Exhibition Our Dreams, Our Legacy
When: From September 15 through the end of winter. Opening reception Tuesday, September 15, 5 to 7pm.
Where: Ground-floor gallery at Kingston City Hall, 420 Broadway
What: In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month and as part of the city’s commemorative series 250 Years of America’s Voices, the City of Kingston, through its Department of Arts and Cultural Affairs led by Kitt Potter, in partnership with Latin Outreach, Unity and Development (L.O.U.D.), headed by Director of Operations Alessandra González, presents the multidisciplinary exhibition Our Dreams, Our Legacy, featuring local Hispanic and Latino artists of all ages. Free. kingston-ny.gov/exhibitions
Cultural Program: Hispanic Heritage Month at DCC
When: September 16 through October 14 (select dates and times for each activity) Where: Dutchess Community College (DCC), 53 Pendell Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY What: DCC presents a robust month-long academic, artistic, and community series commemorating Hispanic and Latin American identities and legacies. The program brings together educators, activists, and guest artists who will lead hands-on printmaking and popular
graphic arts workshops, master classes in traditional son jarocho from Veracruz, bilingual poetry readings by local poets and writers, film screenings, and panel discussions on social justice and contemporary community movements in the Hudson Valley. Free and open to the public.
sunydutchess.edu/events
Live Music: Third Thursday at Olana: LA MANGA
When: Thursday, September 17, 6 to 7pm
Where: Olana State Historic Site, 5720 NY-9G, Hudson
What: As part of the monthly Third Thursday community series, Olana State Historic Site presents an outdoor concert featuring the acclaimed musical group LA MANGA. This New York-based collective of women percussionists and singers honors Afro-Colombian and Caribbean Basin roots through an energetic performance featuring traditional drums (alegre, llamador, and tambora), gaitas, maracas, and call-and-response singing. An evening to celebrate ancestral musical heritage and enjoy the sunset with panoramic views of the Hudson River. Bringing a blanket or lawn chairs is recommended. Free
olana.org/programs-events
Hispanic, Indigenous, and Afro-Descendant Heritage Month Celebration When: Friday, September 18, 4 to 6pm
Where: Trudy Resnick Farber Center, 50 Center St, Ellenville, NY 12428 What: An inclusive, multicultural gathering designed to honor the experiences and intersections of our Indigenous, Afro-descendant, and Latin American roots. There will be tradition bearers, community elders, local dancers and musicians performing traditional acoustic music, ceremonial folk dances, oral storytelling of ancestral histories, and a visual display of textiles and traditional clothing. Includes a community snack gathering designed as a space for connection and intergenerational dialogue to strengthen community ties in Ellenville. Free
Hispanic Heritage Celebration in Pawling
When: Saturday, September 19, 2 to 6pm
Where: Village of Pawling, NY
What: Organized by the Camino al Éxito team and volunteers, this civic and festive event brings together families and residents from across eastern Dutchess County. There will be live performances by local musicians, groups, and dancers performing Mexican and Central American folk dances, hands-on painting and guided craft workshops for children, and a varied selection of traditional dishes prepared by local Hispanic cooks and entrepreneurs. Free admission
caminoalexitopfa.org/hispanic-heritage
6th Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival, L.O.U.D.
When: Saturday, October 3, 12 to 6pm
Where: In front of Kingston City Hall, 420 Broadway, Kingston, NY
What: Led by the cultural organization Latin Outreach, Unity and Development (L.O.U.D.), this annual festival fills the streets of Kingston with music, color, and community pride. The day honors our roots with continuous performances by musicians, live salsa, cumbia, and merengue orchestras, as well as groups and ensembles from traditional dance academies representing the folklore of various countries in the region. In addition, there will be a large outdoor fair with artisans, local visual creators, and authentic food stands run by Hispanic cooks and entrepreneurs from the Hudson Valley. Free
thriveon.network/loudhome
NY Empanada Festival
When: Saturday, October 10, 12 to 5pm
Where: People's Waterfront Park, Newburgh, NY
What: An authentic culinary gathering on the Hudson River waterfront bringing together leading chefs, pastry chefs, traditional cooks, and restaurants from across New York State. Attendees will be able to sample more than one hundred varieties of empanadas (fried, baked, sweet, and savory, with Colombian, Argentine, Puerto Rican, Dominican, Peruvian recipes, and more). There will be live performances by musicians and tropical music orchestras, traditional beverages, vendor booths run by local artisans, and the highly anticipated official Empanada Battle competition, where a panel of judges and the public vote will award the best creations of the year
eventbrite.com/e/new-york-state-empanada-festival-tickets-1987127301250
Annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration, Latinos Unidos
When: Saturday, October 24, 12 to 5pm
Where: The Powelton Club, 29 Balmville Rd, Newburgh, NY
What: A distinguished community gala organized by the board and team of Latinos Unidos of Orange County to celebrate our roots and honor the commitment of those who strengthen the social fabric of the Hudson Valley. Awards will be presented to outstanding civic leaders, educators, promising young people, and local small-business owners for their positive impact on the region. Includes a formal luncheon, live music by invited Hispanic artists and groups, award ceremonies, and space for dancing and celebration for the entire community
latinosunidosdeorangecounty.org
Día de Muertos Festival
When: Sunday, October 25, starting at 1pm
Where: Capital District Regional Market, 381 Broadway, Menands, NY What: Organized by New York Folklore, this traditional gathering pays tribute to the Día de Muertos holiday and collective memory. There will be a community installation of a traditional ofrenda where attendees can honor their loved ones, live performances by mariachi groups, catrina folk dance performances by local dancers, and hands-on workshops led by artisans to make sugar skulls and paper marigold flowers. In addition, traditional bakers and cooks will offer authentic pan de muerto and popular cuisine, alongside an exhibition and sale of Mexican crafts created by artisans from the region. Free admission. nyfolklore.org/events
COPYRIGHT 2026
La Voz, Cultura y noticias hispanas del Valle de Hudson
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