Celebrate art, culture & cuisine from around the globe at Westfield International Festival

Submitted by City of Westfield

The second annual Westfield International Festival, presented by Centier Bank, is set for noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 16 at Grand Junction Plaza, 225 S. Union St.

“The City of Westfield is a vibrant community with people from all over the world,” Mayor Scott Willis said. “I’m thrilled to celebrate our neighbors and their unique traditions right here at home. It’s going to be an unforgettable day of food, family, and fun.”

Grand Junction Plaza will be transformed into an international gateway, featuring cultural traditions, artisan crafts, global vendors, and interactive activities representing countries from around the world.

The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis will host a free exhibit highlighting the culture of Peru in the Meadow Lawn, with a special meet-and-greet station featuring llamas nearby. Additionally, there will be various dance sessions on the Amphitheater Stage including K-Pop mini classes and Bollywood & Bhangra dance lessons.

Inside the Café Pavilion, attendees can explore a pop-up museum honoring Westfield’s rich history, presented by the Westfield Washington Historical Society.

Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or a picnic blanket and enjoy a full lineup of free performances on the Main Stage:

• 12 p.m.: T. Natty and the BoomBlaze Band
• 12:45 p.m.: ICCCI Chinese Folk Dance and Lion Dance
• 1:30 p.m.: Golden Era of Egyptian Music
• 2 p.m.: Irish Dance Performance
• 2:30 p.m.: Indy Garjana Dhol Tasha Pathak
• 3 p.m.: Epiphany Dance Collective African Dance
• 3:25 p.m.: Bhangra Bangers Dance Academy
• 3:40 p.m.: Fuego Nuevo Tierra y Libertad, Viva la Revolucion

Visitors can also purchase a Savor & Snack Pass, which includes five sample tastings from select food vendors. Passes are $15 with early bird pricing (now through May 15). Starting May 16, passes are $20, with a limited number available at the event.

For more information, visit westfieldin.gov/internationalfestival.