 Nearly 100 ethnic groups will come together for a unique, 4-day experience that celebrates cultural heritage through dancing, performances, exhibits, demonstrations and cuisine.The Festival is a department of the International Institute of Minnesota, whose mission is to “help New Americans achieve self-sufficiency and full membership in American life.”

As the Minnesota cultural landscape expands to include more immigrants, our community benefits culturally and economically.By providing a platform to showcase diversity and a stage for new artists we share and document this most precious heritage.