Argentina group in the 2023 Local Colors Festival Parade of Nations
Mark your calendars for Roanoke’s premier multicultural festival with an international flavor. Now in it’s 33rd year, the Local Colors Festival features an Opening Ceremony, performances, and dozens of vendor booths representing cultures from around the globe. There will be cuisine, artisan booths, educational and cultural displays, and community partners. The children’s area has fun, interactive activities for youth to learn about different cultures. Plus, the international beer truck will be back! Admission is free.
Something exciting for 2024! South Korea will be our featured country. Thanks to the work of the Roanoke Valley Sister Cities and the relationship with their sister city, Wonju, South Korea, a delegation from Wonju will be participating in the Local Colors Festival including performance groups featuring contemporary and traditional Korean cultural dance.
Kinnfolk at the 2023 Local Colors Festival
Commonly asked questions
Q: Will you cancel due to rain?
A: This is a rain or shine event. If the weather looks too bad, we may cancel, delay, or end early depending on what the weather is doing.
Q: How much does it cost to attend?
A: Admission is free. But you’ll want to bring some money to purchase food, beer, and crafts. Not all vendors accept credit cards so cash is always good to bring.
Q: Are dogs allowed?
A: Yes but you’ll want to consider that it gets crowded.
Q: What is there for kids to do?
A: Plenty! There is a children’s activity area with fun interactive activities plus a passport program to explore different countries. All performances are family friendly as well.
Q: How do I sign up to be a vendor?
A: We’re sorry there are no more vendor spaces. We post vendor applications at the end of January on our website with an April deadline. Please check back for the 2025 festival.
Q: Is there still time to volunteer?
A: Please check our volunteer station in the stage area to see if any help is needed.
Festival Volunteers needed! Want to make a difference? Sign up and help us out. It’s a fun way to promote diversity and inclusion. The link to the application is below. Contact volunteers@localcolors.org with any questions.
