The International Street Festival was created in 1999 and is an annual event that promotes internationalization and cultural awareness within the Athens community. The Festival is student and family friendly and boasts an attendance of 3,000-5,000 visitors each year. Various UGA student groups and community organizations host exciting cultural displays and performances throughout the Festival, which typically occurs in downtown Athens each spring.
Explore different cultures without passports, planes, or hotels! This free event will have performances, activities, and food from countries all around the world. Bring family and friends to explore different cultures without having to leave town. Everyone who attends is given a “passport” for the day, where you can visit different places for a chance to get a new stamp. Fill your passport a receive prizes or raffle tickets. Visiting with little ones? Check out the Children’s Corner with crafts and inflatables!
See 2023's event in the video below.
The International Street Festival was created in 1999 and is an annual event that promotes internationalization and cultural awareness within the Athens community. The Festival is student and family friendly and boasts an attendance of 3,000-5,000 visitors each year. Various UGA student groups and community organizations host exciting cultural displays and performances throughout the Festival, which typically occurs in downtown Athens each spring.
Explore different cultures without passports, planes, or hotels! This free event will have performances, activities, and food from countries all around the world. Bring family and friends to explore different cultures without having to leave town. Everyone who attends is given a “passport” for the day, where you can visit different places for a chance to get a new stamp. Fill your passport a receive prizes or raffle tickets. Visiting with little ones? Check out the Children’s Corner with crafts and inflatables!
See 2023's event in the video below.
