{"id":65150,"date":"2026-04-23T20:42:53","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T00:42:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/?p=65150"},"modified":"2026-04-23T20:42:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T00:42:59","slug":"festival-del-sanguich-is-set-to-take-place-tomorrow-friday-april-24-2026-at-publix-field-at-joker-marchant-stadium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/2026\/04\/23\/festival-del-sanguich-is-set-to-take-place-tomorrow-friday-april-24-2026-at-publix-field-at-joker-marchant-stadium\/","title":{"rendered":"Festival del Sanguich is set to take place tomorrow, Friday, April 24, 2026, at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Festival del Sanguich<\/strong> is set to take place tomorrow, Friday, April 24, 2026<\/strong>, at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland. Organized by the Puerto Rican \/ Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Polk County, the event coincides with Hispanic Heritage Night at the Lakeland Flying Tigers game.<\/p>\n\n\n

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While the full list of vendors often includes various local favorites, three prominent Polk County contenders are headlining the “face-off” for sandwich supremacy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Contenders<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Antojitos Navide\u00f1os (Lakeland):<\/strong> A heavy hitter in the local Puerto Rican culinary scene, known for authentic flavors and traditional preparations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Mercado Latino (Lakeland):<\/strong> A staple for regional Latin American goods and prepared foods, bringing their signature flair to the competition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The Sandwich Shop (Winter Haven):<\/strong> Representing the wider Polk area with a reputation for craft sandwiches that often blend traditional styles with modern twists.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    Event Details<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The festival is a celebration of the “Sanguich”\u2014the beloved Latin-style sandwich\u2014featuring live music, cultural exhibits, and, of course, the main competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Date:<\/strong> Friday, April 24, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Time:<\/strong> 5:30 PM \u2013 7:30 PM<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Location:<\/strong> Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland, FL<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Admission:<\/strong> Tickets typically start at around\u00a0$25<\/strong>\u00a0and often include<\/span> access to the baseball game and the tasting area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      The winner of this local face-off often gains significant bragging rights in the community and may move on to represent the county in larger regional competitions, such as the International Cuban Sandwich Festival.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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