# Event Details - **Event Name**: Howard County Hispanic Heritage Festival - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 04:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for a celebration of Hispanic heritage, community, and culture at the 2026 Hispanic Heritage Festival at Merriweather Park!About this EventJoin Howard County Executive Calvin Ball, the Office of Human Rights & Equity, La Alianza Latina Commission and Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods as we celebrate the diverse and vibrant cultures of Latino and Hispanic heritage at the 2026 Hispanic Heritage Month Festival! This family-friendly event will showcase live music performances, vendors, delicious food trucks, and fun activities for all ages.ASL InterpretationAmerican Sign Language interpreters are present at all community concerts and events.Accessibility AccommodationsPlease email info@innerarbortrust.org with any accessibility needs.Festival Rules:The following items are prohibited at the Festival:Large coolers / any hard-sided coolers (small soft-sided lunch bags and similar are acceptable);Wagons / dollies / carts except for loading and unloading when guests are not onsite and secured through the rest of the event (all strollers and mobility devices are welcomed);Lawn chairs (except for those brought in during load-in before guests are onsite and remaining at your table);Balloons;Inflatable balls;Confetti;Glitter;Uncooked Rice;Sparklers;Open flames;Lit Candles;Fake flowers / flower petals that do not remain within a container or vase;Nails / screws / tacks / staples / tape that are accessible to the public without supervision;Feathers / feather boas with feathers that fall off the boa;Loose beads that are not contained;Outside alcohol;Lawn chairs;Weapons of any kind;Toy weapons;Frisbees or other throwing items;Laser pointers;Pets (service animals always welcome); andAnd any other item deemed unsuitable for an outdoor venue.About the Inner Arbor TrustThe Trust is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization incorporated in Maryland. The mission of the Inner Arbor Trust is to promote and nurture a park in a unique natural setting for a variety of arts and culture experiences that enrich the entire community. The Trust works to develop Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods into a destination arts and culture park. In addition to operating the Chrysalis amphitheater, the Trust manages a substantial portion of the Park for recreational use. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/36723b40-a70f-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w740-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/howard-county-hispanic-heritage-festival/100001998916571274 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Festivals, Music, Art, Entertainment, Concerts, food-drinks - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Columbia - **state**: MD - **country**: United States - **location**: The Chrysalis, Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods - **lat**: 39.2114404 - **long**: -76.85998159999997 - **full address**: The Chrysalis, Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods, 10431 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Howard County Hispanic Heritage Festival - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/42157d93e75bd1c509b2d1e2dc540c7b3ff3b4cb1264bedb3ab7a4ec26218022-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8d858-gmir.jpg?v=1788381971 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Howard County Hispanic Heritage Festival being held? - **A:** Howard County Hispanic Heritage Festival takes place on Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 04:30 pm at The Chrysalis, Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods, 10431 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Howard County Hispanic Heritage Festival? - **A:** Howard County Hispanic Heritage Festival is organized by Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Howard County Hispanic Heritage Festival is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Columbia, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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