Festival Highlights

Three Pillars of Culture

Culinary Masterclasses

Kompa & Rhythms

Family & Heritage

Watch celebrated Haitian chefs prepare traditional griot and spicy pikliz live on stage while sharing ancestral kitchen secrets.

Dance to live kompa bands and tropical DJ sets that bring the true heartbeat of Port-au-Prince to life.

Enjoy interactive cultural workshops, authentic storytelling, and activities designed to share deep Haitian pride with every single generation.

OUR ARTISTS

The Festival Lineup

Hourly Guide

The Daily Lineup

Saturday

11:00 AM — Gates Open

Start the day with authentic tropical drinks and local vendor showcases.

A high-energy opening day dedicated to fiery culinary battles, live masterclasses, and late-night tropical dance rhythms.

2:00 PM — Griot Masterclass

Join our guest chefs for a live demonstration of traditional Haitian pork preparation.

5:30 PM — Kompa Dance-Off

Get moving to live rhythms with interactive lessons led by professional dancers.

8:00 PM — Evening Concert

End the night with headlining kompa bands under the stars.

Sunday

11:00 AM — Soup Joumou Brunch

Savor the historic soup of freedom with community elders and families.

A soulful celebration of family, community, and the legendary soup joumou that binds our heritage together.

1:30 PM — Folklore Showcase

Watch traditional dance troupes perform historical Haitian stories.

4:00 PM — Pikliz Championship

Cheer on local home cooks competing for the crown of the best spicy pickle.

7:00 PM — Closing Ceremony

A final celebration of music, community awards, and shared gratitude.

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