JOIN US ON SATURDAY MAY 3, 2025

The 7th Annual International Festival celebrates our community’s rich cultural diversity with an unforgettable Parade of Nations, international cuisine, music, dances, and displays. Travel the globe from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM while you savor global flavors, shop for unique arts and crafts, and enjoy vibrant performances showcasing traditions from around the world. This free, family-friendly event is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate the cultures that make our community shine.

The 2025 International Festival is hosted by Downtown Lynchburg Association in partnership with the City of Lynchburg’s Office of Economic Development & Tourism and is made possible thanks to support from Bank of the James, ABC-13 WSET, Academy Center of the Arts, Genworth Financial, BWX Technologies, Inc., Shrader Pacific, Centra Health, Randolph College, Framatome, Spearman Artisanry, and The Krise Building.

🎶 Live Performances & Entertainment

Prepare to be amazed by dynamic performances representing diverse traditions:

• Selah Vie (Phinees Roberts) – Kicking off the festival with an inspiring musical set

• Kuumba Dance Ensemble – Energetic traditional African dance

• Lynchburg Divas & Little Lynchburg Divas – Bollywood dance performances

• Vicente Gonzalez – Authentic Mariachi music

• ASAD Dance Team – Representing five African nations

• World of Dance – Showcasing Caribbean and Haitian dance styles

• Filipino Dance Group – Traditional Filipino folk dances

• Laughing Dragons – Cultural performances

• Dancers from the University of Lynchburg – Representing Nepal

• Elsa’s Group – Featuring dances from Mexico, Peru, Venezuela, and more

• Ioana Munteanu – Performing the Romanian song Constantine, Constantine

• Rise Rashid – Representing Cape Verde

• Steel Drummer – Bringing the island rhythms

• Sudesh – Sounds of Sri Lanka

🍴 Global Cuisine

• Boonies

• El Gordo’s Kitchen

• Taco Jesus

• Frosty Fiesta

• It's Pho Time

• Pinoy Store

• Hado’s Authentic Lebanese Kitchen

• Empanadas Meraki

• Pink Lemonade, Boba, N Bubbles

• Betty’z Kitchen

• Blackwater Coffee Trailer

• El Chilango Mexican Grille

• CocoCrissi Tropical Icees

🎨 Artisan Vendors

• Minda’s Fashions, Inc.

• Raiz Bohemia

• Spearmen Artisanry

• Heritage Connection

• Pap’s Cigar

• Chinese Medicine Acupuncturist

Come experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of the world—right here in Downtown Lynchburg!

Mark your calendar and join us for a day of global celebration!

THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS & SPONSORS