# Sabor Barranquilla 19th edition concludes

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sabor-barranquilla-food-festival
> Updated: 2026-08-24T22:47:17.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 3.

The 19th edition of the Sabor Barranquilla food festival in Colombia concluded after a four-day event focused on Caribbean culinary heritage and social transformation. Sponsored by Gases del Caribe, the festival featured 52 chefs and cooks showcasing traditions from Colombia, Aruba, and Curaçao, blending traditional recipes with modern techniques.

With fruits serving as the central theme, the programming included an academic forum where researchers, scientists, historians, and producers analyzed the cultural and scientific potential of various fruits. The event also facilitated commercial connections through a business meeting supported by the Chamber of Commerce and offered special selections from 24 restaurants.

A significant highlight was the participation of the department of La Guajira as the guest of honor. Its pavilion, titled ‘Descubre La Guajira, donde los sabores cuentan historias’, attracted more than 15,000 visitors. Organized by the Gobernación de La Guajira, the pavilion showcased regional gastronomy, culture, and entrepreneurship through live cooking demonstrations by chefs including José Luis Cotes, Randy Yasith Montiel Pushaina, Zaida Cotes Aguilar, and Betsy Viviana Sierra Gutiérrez.

The cultural component featured musical and dance performances by AMA La Academia and composer Rafael Manjarrez, alongside product presentations from local businesses such as Kaaura, Dulce Renacer, Cocoana, and Almirante Cerveza Artesanal to promote the region as a tourist destination.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-24: La Guajira concludes participation as guest of honor at Sabor Barranquilla

La Guajira concluded its first appearance as guest of honor at Sabor Barranquilla, attracting over 15,000 visitors to its pavilion showcasing regional gastronomy, music, and local entrepreneurship.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/la-guajira-concludes-participation-as-guest-of-honor-at-sabor-barranquilla

### 2026-08-19: Sabor Barranquilla celebrates Caribbean culinary traditions

The 19th Sabor Barranquilla festival celebrates Caribbean cuisine, featuring 52 chefs, an academic forum on fruit, and business networking opportunities for Colombia, Aruba, and Curaçao.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sabor-barranquilla-celebrates-caribbean-culinary-traditions

### 2026-08-06: Gases del Caribe sponsors 19th Sabor Barranquilla food festival

Gases del Caribe sponsors the 19th Sabor Barranquilla festival (Aug 20‑23), promoting Caribbean fruits, chef demos, and a tribute to local culinary heritage.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gases-del-caribe-sponsors-19th-sabor-barranquilla-food-festival

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