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, will take place from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at Grand Junction Plaza, 225 S. Union St.

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“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. More than 45 vendors will participate in this year’s festival, offering attendees opportunities to experience a wide variety of cultures, traditions, products, and cuisines.

Featured cuisines will include Greek, Indian, Jamaican, Japanese, Jordanian, Polish, Thai, and Venezuelan, with additional food and beverage offerings available throughout the festival.

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. Eight performance groups will take the stage throughout the afternoon:

• 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 – Nuevo Leon Pasion y Fuego

Beyond the performances, attendees can participate in three dance instruction sessions during the event, offering opportunities to learn new moves and experience different cultural dance traditions.

Visitors can also purchase a Savor & Snack Pass, which includes five sample tastings from select food vendors. Passes are $15 with early bird pricing (through Sept. 18). Starting Sept. 19, passes are $20, with a limited number available at the event.

Jersey Street between Mill Street and Union Street will be closed during the festival. Due to the Park Street improvement project, there will not be a shuttle for this event. Street parking is available around Grand Junction Plaza, as are other parking options, including the parking garage at the Union (first three hours are free), library parking lot, and parking lot at Park and Poplar.

For more information, visit westfieldin.gov/internationalfestival.