FUEGO: Hispanic Arts & Culture FestivalApril 17, 2026 | Starting at 6 PM
Downtown Lakeland
Produced by Notta Gallery
Fuego is a new arts and culture festival celebrating Hispanic heritage through art, music, food, cigars, and community in the heart of downtown Lakeland.
For one night, Kentucky Avenue and Cedar Street transform into an open-air cultural celebration anchored by the Fire Horse exhibition honoring Cuban master painter Gonzalo Borges. Inside the gallery, Borges’ retrospective showcases the work of a prolific artist whose decades-long career embodies discipline, longevity, and creative fire. Outside, the streets come alive with vendors, music, food, and cigar culture.
This is Notta Gallery expanding into the streets for a night of art, flavor, and celebration.
The Free Festival
Starting at 6 PM, the outdoor festival is free and open to the public.
Expect:
• 45 curated vendors featuring art, food, and lifestyle goods
• Latin music and DJ sets throughout the evening
• Art activations and installations
• Cigar lounges and rolling demonstrations
• Craft spirits and food vendors
• A vibrant downtown crowd celebrating Hispanic culture
Festival takes place along Kentucky Avenue between Main Street and Pine Street, and Cedar Street, surrounding Notta Gallery at 125 N Kentucky Ave.
VIP Gallery Experience
Two ticket tiers offer exclusive access to the Fire Horse exhibition and elevated experiences inside Notta Gallery.
VIP Exhibition Access — $99
• Early access to the Gonzalo Borges retrospective exhibition
• Access to the VIP open bar
• Hand-rolled three-pack of cigars
Food service and the signed limited-edition print are not included with this ticket.
Collector’s VIP Experience — $199
• First viewing of the Gonzalo Borges retrospective exhibition
• Signed limited-edition print by Gonzalo Borges
• VIP open bar with curated spirits
• Feast by 1961 Restaurant featuring whole roasted pig with traditional accompaniments
• Hand-rolled three-pack of cigars
Featured Partners
Fuego is proud to partner with:
• 1961 Restaurant – Chef-driven Latin cuisine and VIP feast experience
• Ybor City Cigar Festival – Celebrating cigar craftsmanship and culture
Additional local partners and spirit sponsors will be announced.
Vendor Opportunities
We are accepting a limited number of vendors for the festival.
• Single Booth: $99
• Double Booth: $149
Artists, food vendors, and lifestyle brands are welcome.
Apply through our website.
Sponsorship Opportunities
We are seeking a small group of local sponsors who want to align with culture, art, and a growing signature downtown event.
Early sponsors will be recognized as founding partners as the festival grows in the coming years.
Join us for a night where the gallery meets the street—celebrating Hispanic culture, creative fire, and the legacy of Gonzalo Borges.
Event Venue
125 N Kentucky Ave #103, Lakeland, FL, United States, Florida 33801
Tickets
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.
