CultureFest 305

Where can you find performances of Afro-Cuban dance, samba percussion, taiko drumming, merengue music, rumba dance and Polynesian hula? At HistoryMiami's annual Culture Fest 305 on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free, but advance registration is required.

This is truly a folklife festival that celebrates human enthusiasm and creativity to the fullest. There is literally something for everyone! Not only can you sample and explore the sights, sounds, and flavors of Miami, but you can also experience activities and crafts hands-on. This is an immersive, interactive event for “kids” of all ages. 

Here's the link for more detailed information, plus scheduled performances and demonstrations: CultureFest 305. Brought to you by HistoryMiami Museum. Reserve free tickets here.

Image: HistoryMiami.org

Here is the schedule of performances:

• 11 a.m. St. Sophia Hellenic Dance Troupe, Greek folk dance 
• Noon Sikan Afro Cuban Dance Project, Rumba dance  
• 1 p.m. Gaêlica, Celtic, folk, and world music 
• 2:30 p.m. Fushu Daiko, Japanese taiko drumming    
• 3:05 p.m. Miamibloco, Samba percussion parade with Bateria Saideira 
• 3:30 p.m. Los Pascual, Merengue music 

Here is the schedule of demonstrations:

• 11:30 a.m. Ohana Arts Studio, Polynesian hula dance demonstration  
• 12:30 p.m. Romeo Ragbir, Diwali music and dance traditions demonstration
• 1:45 p.m. Sikan Afro Cuban Dance Project, Rumba dance workshop 

These Interactive demonstrations will happen throughout the day:

• Seminole beadwork, tales, and art pieces – Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum, Seminole Tribe of Florida
• South Florida natural environment education – Andrew Otazo
• Azerbaijani henna, folk dance, and live art demonstrations – Azerbaijani American Cultural Association of Florida & Azerbaijani American Youth Association
• Live art demonstrations – City of Miami Public Art Division & Sebastian Duncan-Portuondo
• Coral City Camera – Coral Morphologic
• DJ Lessons – DJ Knockers & DJ Smooth One from Scratch Miami 
• Food tastings and South Florida aquaculture and sustainable seafood education – Edible South Florida & Sereia Films
• Everglades education – Everglades National Park
• Celtic instruments demonstrations – Gaelica
• Multilingual calligraphy demonstrations – Miami-Dade County Asian American Advisory Board & Thai American Association of Florida
• Instruments of a Brazilian bloco de Samba – Miamibloco
• Polynesian traditions – Ohana Arts Studio
• Indo-Trinidadian Diwali traditions & tassa drumming – Romeo Ragbir
• Greek folk traditions – Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral & St. Sophia Hellenic Dance Troupe
• Woodturning demonstrations – South Florida Woodturners Guild
• Connection Conversations – 10 Days of Connection 

Ongoing Activities

• Interactive Demonstration Tents? – 11 a.m. to  4:30 p.m.
• Craft Activities  – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Story Time Sessions – 11:30 a.m. to to 4 p.m.
• Miami Stories Corner ?– 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Zot Artz Arts for All Activities* – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Food and Drink Vendors  – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

CultureFest 305 poster from 2019, HistoryMiami Museum

HistoryMiami is located at 101 West Flagler Street, Miami, FL 33130. Parking is suggested at the Miami-Dade Cultural Center Garage (a 3-minute walk to the museum), 50 NW 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33130.

There are four ways you can enter the plaza level. You may enter through the bridge of Cultural Center Parking Garage, you can take the stairwell to the plaza level located on Flagler Street across from, a ramp near the corner of Flagler and NW 1st Avenue, or the stairs located on NW 1st street across from the Government Center. More on parking at the Miami-Dade Cultural Center Garage:Take the south elevator to the second floor exit. Exit this floor and follow the pathway across a covered, above street level footbridge that leads directly to the Miami-Dade Cultural Plaza.

Parking for Museum visitors with validation is a flat rate of $5. Parking may be validated at the Museum’s Visitor Services desk.

Public transportation:

Follow these links to plan your trip using the Metrorail, Metromover, Metrobus, City of Miami trolley or City of Coral Gables trolley.

Cultural Plaza Map

Map for CultureFest 305

Normally, the second Saturday of the month means Free Family Fun Day at HistoryMiami and that event will return on December 10 with “Picturing Community.”

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