A Celebration of Latin Art, Cuisine & Cigar Culture
CABALLO DEFUEGO: FIREHORSE
April 17 6PM | Downtown Lakeland
Lakeland ignites this spring with Fuego Festival, a curated celebration of Latin art, music, cuisine, and cigar culture in the heart of Downtown Lakeland. This immersive one-night only festival brings together artists, musicians, culinary talent, and cultural traditions to create an unforgettable experience that honors the fire, rhythm, and heritage of Latin culture.
Presented in Partnership with 1961 | Ybor Cigar City Festival | Notta Gallery
Fuego Festival is proudly title-sponsored and exclusively catered by the esteemed 1961, whose elevated Latin cuisine will anchor the culinary experience of the event. Guests can expect refined flavors, bold ingredients, and vibrant dishes that reflect the spirit and heritage behind the festival. The festival is hosted in collaboration with the curator of the legendary Ybor City Cigar Festival — bringing decades of expertise from one of the most respected cigar events in the world. Curated by Leaders in Cigar Culture, This partnership introduces a premium cigar experience to Lakeland, featuring curated brands, a dedicated cigar lounge, and live cigar rolling demonstrations that celebrate the rich tradition of Latin cigar craftsmanship.
A New Cultural Tradition for Lakeland
Fuego Festival is designed to become an annual cultural destination, bringing together artists, makers, chefs, and community members to celebrate Latin heritage while supporting local creativity and entrepreneurship.
This is more than a festival. This is culture. This is community.
This is Fuego.
Lakeland is about to ignite. Join us on April 17 for an unforgettable evening celebrating the art of Gonzalo Borges and the vibrant energy of Latin culture.
EXPERIENCE THE HEAT
Fuego Festival transforms Downtown Lakeland into a vibrant cultural gathering place featuring:
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
• 30+ curated artisan and culinary vendors
• Outdoor cigar lounge experience
• Live Latin music and performances
• Cuban coffee and dessert
• Elevated street food and culinary concepts
• Permitted outdoor bar service
• Fine art exhibition and gallery experience
• Festival Atmosphere
• Live hand-rolled cigar installments
The early horse catches the fire.
Firehorse Ignites In:
Secure your spot for Firehorse: Caballo de Fuego before the crowd arrives. Grab early access to Firehorse and be among the first to experience the exhibition, music, cigars, food, and festival energy before tickets sell out.
Limited quantity. Notta guaranteed for long.
If you have questions about the Firehorse exhibition, festival experience, vendors, sponsorships, or attending the event, we’re happy to help.Send us a message below and a member of the Notta team will get back to you shortly.
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