Inaugural Salsa Saturday celebrates Hispanic culture in Sturgis

Dan Cherry, Sturgis Journal
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Dany Gomez samples a salsa-dipped chip during the competition as part of Salsa Saturday on Jan. 28, 2023, as several children watch for his reaction.
Dany Gomez samples a salsa-dipped chip during the competition as part of Salsa Saturday on Jan. 28, 2023, as several children watch for his reaction.

STURGIS — It was a celebration of Hispanic culture and food Saturday at the inaugural "Salsa Saturday" event on Jan. 28.

Sturgis-area children dance to traditional Hispanic music as part of Salsa Saturday on Jan. 28, 2023, during the inaugural event at Sturgis Middle School.
Sturgis-area children dance to traditional Hispanic music as part of Salsa Saturday on Jan. 28, 2023, during the inaugural event at Sturgis Middle School.

Sturgis Middle School hosted the afternoon festivities, where traditional dances were presented and those in attendance could sample and vote on the best salsa in Sturgis.

Sturgis-area children dance to traditional Hispanic music as part of Salsa Saturday on Jan. 28, 2023, during the inaugural event at Sturgis Middle School.
Sturgis-area children dance to traditional Hispanic music as part of Salsa Saturday on Jan. 28, 2023, during the inaugural event at Sturgis Middle School.

Carneceria Michoacan, La Palma Taqueria, El Taco Loco Mexican Taqueria and Maria's Restaurant offered their best salsas for people to try in a blind taste test, with Maria's emerging as the voted winner and taking home a trophy.

Several restaurants were on hand at the Salsa Saturday event, giving away samples or selling food to those in attendance on Jan. 28, 2023.
Several restaurants were on hand at the Salsa Saturday event, giving away samples or selling food to those in attendance on Jan. 28, 2023.

Attendees also had the opportunity to take something home. Raffle prizes given out included gift certificates and food items from local businesses.

Performers dressed in costume entertain approximately 100 people Saturday during Salsa Saturday festivities on Jan. 28, 2023.
Performers dressed in costume entertain approximately 100 people Saturday during Salsa Saturday festivities on Jan. 28, 2023.

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