You may be familiar with the word Yapa. When shopping a local mercado, a vendor will often give you a little more than you expected. That little extra is Yapa. Yapa is a Quichua word meaning to give a little extra, and Yapa can refer to both material and immaterial things. It is coming on end of year, and it is time for us as a community to join together and enjoy a day in the outdoors and give a little extra… our attention to the arts.
On Saturday, October 7th, beginning at noon and running till 5 PM, La Yunta is hosting YapaFest 2023, an outdoor music and artisan festival. There will be bands spreading joyful music. Artisan vendors will be on hand with their creations, including craftwork and take away food goodies. Also, Helping Kids In Ecuador will be on hand with information on their work.
Let’s join together as a community of friends to support the arts and spread love.
Don’t expect high production, this event is just about artisans sharing their creations and musicians playing music on the lawn.
Entrance is $10 (yeah, I know, but the musicians need to be paid and we couldn’t figure out any other way to do it).
If you or anyone you know makes great artisan products and are interested in having a booth at this festival, please contact Solé at La Yunta. Email is the best way to contact her at: LaYuntaTiendaYCocina@gmail.com
For more information visit http://www.facebook.com/YapaFest2023
Since the artisan booths will be in the parking area, parking will be very limited. Please consider coming by taxi, tranvia, or walking, if you live nearby, due to parking limitations.
Saturday October 7th from noon to 5 PM, $10.
La Yunta Restaurante: 1 de Mayo between Las Americas y Fray Gaspar de Carvajal
YapaFest: pacolightfoot@gmail.com
City: Cuenca