This summer Wachusett celebrates our Hispanic and Latino communities with a festival featuring vibrant music, delicious food, traditional dance, and more!
Get ready to move! Guided dancing takes place both days from 12:00pm – 2:00pm and 4:00pm.
On Saturday join Del Alma Dance Company starting at 12:00pm for a full Salsa workshop, guided Latin social dancing, Bachata mini-workshop, and more.
Then at 3:00pm don’t miss the dancers of Moves & Vibes Dance Schoolperforming a full-costumed Carnival Samba, followed by beginner a Samba lesson at 4:00pm.
On Sunday, get ready for a full Bachata workshop, guided social dancing, a Salsa mini-lesson, and Latin dance animation with Del Alma Dance Company.
Later that afternoon Moves & Vibes Dance Studiois back with a Samba dance-along at 4:00pm.
Saturday closes with a Pavillion Concert Party from 3:00pm – 5:00pm featuring New England Music Award Winners Los Sugar Kings – blending Afro‑Cuban son, salsa, rumba‑flamenca and more.
Sunday high-energy dance hits the Polar Bear Pavilion with a full-costume Carnival Samba featuring DJ Barnevale and the dancers of Moves & Vibes Dance Studio.
Sunday Only — Dancing isn’t the only way to get moving. If you love a challenge or just a good hike, check out the UltraTrax Race taking place before the festival. Racers get complimentary entrance to all the fun at Summer Fiesta!
All Weekend
Giant Sandbox – Families are welcome! Bring the kids to a little mountainside piece of the beach.
Daily Contests for all ages – Limbo, hula hoop, and more.
Local Crafters Market selling handmade arts and treats.
Soar on the Skyride: one of the most unique views around. A peaceful ride to the summit on the brand new Polar Express, with a 360° view of the valley.
Check the Ski Train schedule to find out how you can be shuttled to and from nearby Wachusett Station!
