Celebrating and Discovering Our Diverse Heritage
- A time to celebrate culture. Wonderful entertainment on two stages and strolling musicians on the plaza. Dancers, bands, choirs, drummers, and acrobats!
- A time to discover the tastes of many cultures. Indian, Mexican, Greek, Italian, Soul Food, Barbecue, Hungarian. Buy merchandise from ethnic vendors, and learn about our world at information booths.
- A time to enjoy interactive activities for all ages.
Coming Saturday, September 22, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Check back here for details soon.
Music/Dance
Music/Dance
A broad range of performers will take the stage, treating audiences to everything from reggae, mariachi, hip-hop, gospel, bluegrass, Celtic and more. Entertainment will be featured on several stages and strolling performers will entertain in a crowd, at a line, along the street, around the plaza, table to table – you name it. The lively dancers promise to be a favorite as they take the stage to share the steps of West Africa, Ireland, India, Egypt, America and more!
- 2018 Entertainment Schedule
Fun
Fun
Children and adults can enjoy interactive fun. Enjoy a lesson in Mexican or Urban Line dancing. Learn to play the dulcimer, guitar or drums. Take a free bus ride to the Gammon House, to learn about Springfield’s unique Underground Railroad House and/or tour the historic and newly renovated Bushnell Building.
Vendor Info
Become a Vendor
Opportunities are available for food, merchandise and educational vendors. We hope you choose to be a part of the celebration! Contact Cheryl Dover at (937) 324-7379 for more information or Becky Carden at (937) 324-7380 to make a credit card payment.
Food
Food
Ethnic and traditional foods, including Indian, Hungarian, Mexican, Greek and American as well as selections of barbecue, grilled pork chops, baked goods and sweets, Italian ice, soul food side dishes, will be offered.
Sponsor Info
Become a Sponsor
Our formula for success is simple; plan an event to celebrate the rich cultural diversity of our area while providing hands-on learning for children of all ages. Our goal is to raise $20,000. Join us in supporting CultureFest.
Volunteer Info
Become a Volunteer
The City of Springfield is recruiting volunteers to help present CultureFest. Volunteers are needed for set up, help through out the day, tear down and clean up on Saturday. Anyone who volunteers at least two hours will receive a CultureFest t-shirt. Call Nancy Flinchbaugh at (937) 324-7696.
- Volunteer Registration Form (PDF)
- Volunteer Registration Form (online form)
- Volunteer Information Sheet
2018 CultureFest Program
Please check back prior to the 2018 CultureFest event for program details.
2018 CultureFest Map
Please check back prior to the 2018 CultureFest event for the current map.
2018 CultureFest Parking Map
Please check back prior to the 2018 CultureFest event for current parking map.