2026 Festival Information

Saturday, October 24, 2026
4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Memorial Student Center – Don Morris Room

Join us as we celebrate 63 years of the oldest and longest-running International Festival in West Virginia.
This event is a vibrant celebration of diversity, featuring live performances, food stands, cultural exhibitions, and much more.

  • Live Music
  • Cultural Show
  • Food Stands
  • Silent Auction

Festival Highlights

International Cuisine
Art Displays
Performance

International Festival Registration

Check back for registration information for our 2026 event

Table/Booth
Showcase information, items, clothes, food, etc from your country.

Performance/Act
Perform a dance, song, or act that represents your culture.

Parade
Dress in your countries attire and walk in the parade.

Volunteer
Join Us as a Volunteer for the International Festival.

FAQs

No, registration is only required for participants who wish to have a booth, perform, or join the parade.

The festival is free to attend and open to the public.

You can register for food, art, cultural display booths, or any booth representing a country or culture.

Yes, you are welcome to register for both, but please submit separate registrations for each category.

Simply register through the parade category, and you will receive instructions on where and when to line up.

Yes, we welcome volunteers from the entire community.

Please reach out to our GA Vinicius Azeredo (azeredo@marshall.edu) or our director Shaunte Polk (polk4@marshall.edu).