WorldFest This Weekend

WorldFest, one of the region’s largest international festivals, celebrates its 13th anniversary with four days of expanded world food, music, dance, culture and education this Labor Day weekend, September 4 - 7.

Admission to WorldFest is free all four days of Labor Day weekend.

Cities that embrace and encourage their international citizens and cultures will thrive, have a stronger quality of life and will attract new growth and jobs,” Mayor Greg Fischer said. 'WorldFest is a great event for exploring and celebrating Louisville’s many faces and cultures and we always look to make it more vibrant, diverse and educational. So, it’s exciting to add many new features and attractions for the 12th Annual WorldFest.”

With at least 90 languages spoken in the Louisville public schools and 50 percent of the city’s population growth over the past 15 years coming from international residents, Louisville is more culturally diverse than ever before.

WorldFest takes place in downtown Louisville at the Belvedere located at 5th Street and Main Street.

You won’t want to miss this year’s Global Village, which will bring international knowledge and diversity to the 2015 WorldFest.

The Global Village is a kaleidoscope of Louisville’s culture where you can interact with representatives of more than 20 nations.  All nine of the Sister Cities will be represented again this year alongside a special new exhibit of the seven Celtic nations.  There will be various performances and food demonstrations throughout the weekend.

 Global Village will feature exhibits from the following nations and organizations:

    Ireland

    Scotland

    Cornwall

    Wales

    Brittany

    Galacia

    Isle of Man

    England

    Russia

    Sister Cities of Louisville

    In SCL: Mainz Germany

    Montpellier, France

    Leeds, England

    Tamale, Ghana

    Adapazari, Turkey

    Perm, Russia

    LaPlata, Argentina

    Quito, Ecuador

    Jiujiang, China

    Haiti

    Bosnia/Herezegovina

    Serbia

    Banyan Tea Co. (India)

    Jud Hendrix

    Beaded Treasures

    Eritrea

    Jamaica

    Greece

    Jewish Family Services

    Gina Stip - Italian Food Demonstration

    English Speaking Union

    Winya

    Arad American Association

    Somali Association

    Vietnamese Community

    Louisville Free Public Library

    Catholic Charities

    Kentucky Refugee Ministries

    Duprung Gomand Institute

    Americana Community Center

    Los Minotos Languages

    Japan

    Peru

 

For a complete schedule of each day’s entertainment, CLICK HERE