Hispanic Fest 2015, a family-oriented, cultural and educational event showcasing the very best of Hispanic music, folkloric dances, arts and crafts and the flavors and aromas of delicious cuisine, will be held from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., September 26, at the Emerald Coast Convention Center, on Okaloosa Island.

There will be more than 50 vendors and great entertainment, plus a Happy World Kids' Zone and an art gallery with more than 60 art pieces from local area artists and art students. Festval foods come from all over Latin America, México, Argentina, Brazil, Puerto Rico, El Salvador and Honduras. Hispanic Fest benefits the Emerald Coast Christmas Miracle Needy Children’s Fiesta, which gave a happy holiday to more than 900 children and their families last year.

Admission is free. For more information, visit UnitedForAGoodCause.org