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2025 Local Colors Festival

  • Elmwood Park 505 Williamson Road Southeast Roanoke, VA, 24011 United States (map)

Colombian group in the 2024 Local Colors Festival Procession of Nations

Mark your calendars for Roanoke’s premier multicultural festival with an international flavor. Now in it’s 34th, 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.

Performance and vendor applications are now available. Please read Festival Policies for detailed information. Application deadline is April 11, 2025.

NOTE: Applications for nonprofit organizations that are not country/culture specific and provide services to the general public will be processed after the deadline.

Festival Policies

Vendor/Exhibit Booth Application

Performer Application

Represent your heritage in the Procession of Nations. Traditional dress is highly recommended.

Procession of Nations sign up form

Volunteer with Us!

We can use some helping hands for pre-event set up, festival duties, and post-event clean up. Please consider lending a couple of hours to support this amazing festival so rich in multicultural diversity. Duties are listed in the application.

Volunteer Application

Contact volunteers@localcolors.org for more information

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