Celebrate diversity and travel the world at the 17th annual Irvine Global Village Festival. This year’s festivities will take place at the Orange County Great Park on Saturday, September 22nd from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Families are encouraged to come early to enjoy all that Irvine’s diverse cultural community has to offer.
This year’s festival will feature over 100 performances representing cultures from around the globe. The entertainment line-up will represent a mosaic of music and performances including Adaa Indian And Bollywood Dance Academy, A Little Dynasty Chinese School, Halau Hawaii OC, Irvine Dodream Samulnori Form IKPAVC, Irvine Korean Line Dance Group, Maple Youth Ballet, Mei-Ling Lee Chinese Dance Group, Mumbai Madness, Orange County Friendship Choir, Zumbolly, and many more!
Treat your palate to cuisine from both regional and international dishes for as low as $2. Indulge in sample-size bites from Korean-Mexican fusion tacos, German pretzels, Persian kabobs to the good ol’ All American hot dog. To see a complete list of food vendors providing festival flavors, visit Taste the Flavors of the World.
Younger guests between the ages of 3 through 12 years are invited to explore the Kids Village featuring an inflatable play area, crafts, interactive activities, performance and more. All activities and performances in this special section of the festival will be geared toward the younger audience.
Visit cultural and religious exhibits to learn about other cultures and religions. International exhibits will feature displays, costumes, art and artifacts from around the globe. Exhibitors from American History and Culture to Ireland in Legend, Myth And Fact to Israel - From Ancient To Modern Times and many more will be on hand to share customs, lifestyles, folklore, and more. The World Religions tent will provide insight and opportunities to expand spiritual knowledge through discussion and interaction with local faith-based organizations.
Don’t miss out on the Global Marketplace. Representing the diversity of the Irvine Global Festival, vendors will offer local, regional, and international gifts, crafts, artwork and textiles.
There’s something for everyone at this year’s 17th Annual Irvine Global Village Festival. Admission to the festival and on-site parking are free. Please bring cash for food purchases.
Irvine Global Village Festival
Orange County Great Park
8000 Great Park Blvd, Irvine
About the City of Irvine
Since its incorporation in 1971, Irvine has become a nationally recognized city, with a population of 267,176 that spans 66 square miles and is recognized as one of America’s safest and most successful master-planned urban communities. Top-rated educational institutions, an enterprising business atmosphere, sound environmental stewardship, and respect for diversity all contribute to Irvine’s enviable quality of life. This family-friendly city features more than 16,000 acres of parks, sports fields and dedicated open space and is the home of the Orange County Great Park. For more information, please visit cityofirvine.org.
