The Annual Main Street Latin Festival is coming to Columbia, South Carolina’s City Center in September 2009! This year’s festival is expected to draw more than 3,000 attendees and will feature live music performances, dance and Latin food.

Saturday’s kick-off includes a free concert and folkloricos dancers beginning at 4 p.m. with free admission. The festivities will continue Sunday beginning at 11 a.m. with the main musical performers and exhibitors.

On the festival, Genaro Padilla of GG Productions, Inc. says, “Come celebrate the very best in Latin culture with Latin Legends and Salsa Music at the Main Street Latin Festival.”

Mayor Bob Coble of Columbia, SC extends a formal invitation by saying, “As mayor of the City of Columbia, I would like to encourage residents to celebrate and support the Latin community by attending the Main Street Latin Festival. Come enjoy Latin music, cuisine and dance in Columbia’s City Center.”

For more information about the festival, media may contact Genaro Padilla at 803-348-0749 or ggproductions@sc.rr.com.