With the month of September comes the official end of summer … kids are already back in school, and visions of the upcoming holidays are beginning to show up in the stores. Here in Puerto Rico, we still have plenty going on, from hot beach days, food festivals, and film festivals. It’s also the height of hurricane season, so keep an eye on our weather page where we’ll keep you up to date on any storms that might be threatening the island.

While there is always something fun happening somewhere in Puerto Rico, there are a few special events each month that deserve a mention. Here are some highlights for September 2023.

September 1 to 3: Festi-Carnaval Jueyero de Maunabo

A carnaval, with food, live music, and more. Sunday will have games and treats for the kids, and the carnaval parade too! At the Stadium Francisco Rosario Paloi in Maunabo. Check their Facebook page for more info.

September 1 to 3: Festival de la Pana

A festival dedicated to the love of pana (breadfruit). Lots of kiosks, food vendors, live music, and dancing. There is something for everyone to enjoy. At the Loma de la Niña Mariana in Humacao. Check their Facebook page for more info.

September 1 to 3: Other Towns with Fiestas

Expect lots of live music and dancing, plus food and beverages. And more fun! In Rincon, August 31 to September 3, Fiestas Patronales. Check their Facebook page for more information. In Hormigueros, September 1 to 3, Fiestas de Pueblo in the Mercado Urbano. Check their Facebook page for more information.

September 7 to 10: Jayuya Patron Saint Festival

Come and enjoy the Traditional Festivities of Jayuya in Honor of the Virgin of Monserrate. With live music, kiosks, food, and on Sunday, the usual 10K run! Saturday afternoon will be fun for the kids, but the whole festival is family-fun. At the Complejo Deportivo Filberto Garcia in Jayuya. Check their Facebook page for more information.

September 8 to 10: 5th Festival of Salsa in Mayaguez

Expect lots of live music and dancing, plus food and beverages. And more fun! At the Concha Acústica Frankie Ruiz in Mayagüez. Check their Facebook page for more information..

September 17: Placita de Santurce Culinary Fest

La Placita in Santurce will hold their first Culinary Festival from 12noon to 10pm. Music and lots of food available to sample. Check their Facebook page for more info.

September 23: National Public Lands Day

National Public Lands Day is the nation’s largest, single-day volunteer effort in support of public lands. Enjoy free admission to the San Juan National Historic Site (El Morro and Fort San Cristóbal) in Old San Juan.

September 29 to October 1: Festival Nacional del Cabro in Catano

Three days of celebrating goats in Catano waterfront, on the Malecon Edwin Rivera Sierra. Featuring goat products (goat milk cheese, candy, cheeses) and other products made from goat’s milk (soaps, creams, etc). And of course education about goats, and music, food, and artisans. Even a goat parade on Sunday, featuring many varieties and costumed goats. A petting zoo, too! Check their Facebook page for more info.

Other Events

This is just a small subset of activities occurring this month. As always, be sure to check our events calendar, Facebook page, or Twitter feed for other events happening this month and throughout the year all across the island.

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