Join us on Saturday, July 12th, 2025 at Cruz Golf Country Club in Farmingdale, NJ for the Festival da Cultura Portuguesa, a vibrant all-day charity fundraiser celebrating Portuguese heritage through music, food, and fun! Hosted by Via Pal, this family-friendly event features live music, traditional folk dance performances, kids’ activities, sports, food, fireworks, and more—all while raising funds for cancer warriors and their families. Tickets are just $20 (children 13 and under free), with all proceeds going to support local families during treatment and recovery. Don’t miss this unforgettable day of community, culture, and cause—scan to purchase your tickets today at festivaldaculturaportuguesa.com!
100% of the proceeds go directly to help cancer warriors and their families during treatment and recovery and to our scholarship program. VIA PAL is a 501C3 non-profit organization.
The Festival da Cultura Portuguesa is a premier Portuguese festival, geared towards Luso–American families with participation from Portuguese social and community organizations. We strive to make a difference in the community by increasing pride in traditions, exposing the community to up and coming Portuguese musical talent, teaching the youth about Portuguese Folklore, heritage, recreation, and overall goodwill among-st the community.
In partnership with: PISC (Elizabeth), Long Branch Portuguese Club, South River Portuguese Club, Portuguese Sporting Club (Perth Amboy), Sport Clube Portugues (Newark), Portuguese Cultural Association (Kearny), CRC Portuguese American Community Center (Harrison), and the Portuguese American Civic Association of Union.
Perfomances feature: DJ Anthony Fernandes | Portuguese Folklore "Ranchos" | "Kiambe" Band | Joey Medeiros and Band, and other surprises.
Activities all day long! Bike Run, Motorcycle Run, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Futebol Field, Kids' Arts & Crafts, Face-Painting, and loads of Games and Activities for the whole family and so much more!
FIREWORKS at 9:30pm!!!
Celebrate the Food of Portugal! The festival will be filled with the smoky aromas of char-grilled and barbecued delicacies along with a variety of traditional Portuguese savory dishes and sweets. And of course, we won't forget the delicious Portuguese wines, beer and sangria.
For more information, visit festivaldaculturaportuguesa.com or email: festivalportuguesa2019@gmail.com
CHILDREN 13 years old and under are FREE!! - Tickets are $30 at the door
100% of donations go directly to help cancer Warriors and their families during treatment and recovery.
Via Pal is a 501c3 NJ non-profit.
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