The Bowling Green International Festival.  Circus Square Park, Bowling Green Kentucky the last Saturday each September.  A Celebration of cultural diversity for the entire family.  Music, dance, authentic foods, edu-tainment activities, cultural displays, international bazaar, Gallery Walk, poster contest, online video contest, related events
September 26, 2009 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Circus Square Park, 601 State Street, Bowling Green KY
Information booth opens 7:30 a.m. Opening/Awards Ceremony 9:30 a.m.
Vending begins 9 a.m. Performances begin 10:00 a.m. Festival closes 7 p.m.

2009 Theme: One World, Many Faces

To participate fill out our online application or print the application pdf
(Application is for entertainers, displays and vending. There is not a deadline for exhibit/vending space but it is first come basis)

Support the International Festival's fundraisers such as the festival Coupon Card and festival newspaper
or buy merchandise in our new online store!

Related events: Gallery Walk | Poster Contest | Online Video Contest

Network with us on: MySpace | Facebook | YouTube | Wordpress | Twitter

Make a donation to the festival using our: Facebook Cause Page | Myspace Cause Page | Sponsorship

The Tibetan Monks joined us in 1998

The Last Saturday in September each year, beautiful Circus Square Park in Bowling Green, Kentucky becomes an International Paradise of nationalities coming together to proudly share their unique cultures. The festival is a traditional celebration that honors the heritage and diversity among our residents through:

  • Music
  • Dance and Performance
  • Exhibits
  • Demonstrations
  • Authentic Foods
  • Merchandise Vendors
Children are a major part of the Bowling Green International Festival. Though many of our activities are recreational and all are fun, the focus is on education and cultural enrichment. Children will become acquainted with the customs of their counterparts in far away lands through playing their games, adorning their traditional costumes and experiencing how they celebrate.
  • Activities
  • Contests
  • Storytellers
  • Demonstrations
  • Cultural Displays - Passport Program

The Bowling Green International Festival is made possible by our sponsors and volunteers.

Anyone is welcome to become involved with the planning of the festival by attending our monthly Community Planning Meetings detailed in the volunteer section.

If you are interested in vending or performing fill out the application at the bottom of any page. Visit our vendors section for a diagram of the site.


photo by Katie Fleming Frassinelli

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Scenes from past festivals:

The Place


Home | Events | Vendors | Sponsors | Media | Volunteers

Festival Merchandise Store

To participate fill out our online application or print and mail the application pdf

Bowling Green International Festival
P.O. Box 50996, Bowling Green, KY 42102-4296 • ph/fax 270-796-2777

Network with us on: MySpace | Facebook | YouTube | Wordpress | Twitter
Make a donation to the festival using our: Facebook Cause Page | Myspace Cause Page

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