July 31, 2015                                                                                           703-528-5656 Ext. 108

La Feria de la FamiliaŽ Kicks-Off the 2015 Season in Fort Myers

Free annual event provides entertainment, activities and information for the entire family

Washington, DC - ZGS Communications released the 2015 La Feria de la FamiliaŽ schedule, with the first event taking place on Sunday, August 9 at the Harborside Event Center in Fort Myers, Florida.  Held annually, La Feria de la FamiliaŽ is the premier multi-market grassroots event for Hispanics in the United States and is produced by ZGS Telemundo affiliate television stations in seven markets. For over 13 years, La Feria de la FamiliaŽ provides information, services and entertainment in a festive, expo style atmosphere.  Last year the event welcomed over 100,000 attendees with participation of hundreds of advertisers.  

2015 La Feria de la FamiliaŽ Schedule:

WWDT Fort Myers/Naples - August 9, Harborside Event Center, Fort Myers, FL

WTMO Orlando - August 15, Osceola Heritage Park, Kissimmee, FL

WRDM/WDMR Hartford/Springfield - September 27, XL Center, Hartford, CT

WRMD Tampa - October 4, Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa, FL

WRIW Providence - October 11, Bay View Academy, Riverside, RI

WZDC Washington DC - November 8, DC Armory, Washington, DC

KTDO El Paso - November 22, El Paso Convention Center, El Paso, TX

La Feria de la FamiliaŽ provides an unparalleled experience with activities ranging from health and wellness check-ups to cooking and fitness demonstrations, creating a unique event for each market that caters specifically to the local community. Exhibitors distribute information on topics such as educational access, financial planning, home buying, immigration and community support services among others. The event also features live musical performances by local and internationally-recognized artists, as well as special appearances by Telemundo personalities.

"At ZGS we are very proud that La Feria de la FamiliaŽ has become the premier event in each of the communities we serve.  Every year we have new and better surprises that make for an exciting, informative and fun-filled day.  From free back-to-school immunizations, to car giveaways and fun contests, to the best entertainment, La Feria truly is a unique celebration for the Hispanic family," commented Ronald J. Gordon, CEO of ZGS Communications.  

La Feria de la FamiliaŽ is a dynamic and powerful forum that connects businesses to the Hispanic community, showcases products and strengthens brands.  La Feria is an interactive expo of exceptional quality, guaranteed to inform, empower and entertain.

Keep up with La Feria de la FamiliaŽ via the event's official hashtag, #LaFeriadelaFamilia, on social media.