Worldfest

Join us for 2019 WorldFest Cultural Celebration! Labor Day Weekend: Friday, August 30 - Monday, September 2, 2019 WorldFest, one of the region’s largest international festivals, celebrates its 17th anniversary with four days of expanded world food, music, dance, culture and education this Labor Day weekend.  "Cities that embrace and encourage their international citizens and cultures will thrive, have a stronger quality of life and will attract new growth and jobs,” Mayor Greg Fischer said. 'WorldFest is a great event for exploring and celebrating Louisville’s many faces and cultures and we always look to make it more vibrant, diverse and educational. So, it’s exciting to add many new features and attractions for the 17th Annual WorldFest.”  With over 100 languages spoken in the Louisville public schools and 35 percent of the city’s population growth over the past 17 years coming from international residents from over 150 different countries throughout the world, Louisville is more culturally diverse than ever before. Admission to WorldFest is free all four days of Labor Day weekend (WorldFest is located at the Belvedere at 5th and Main Streets) Hours: Friday - Sunday: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m and Monday: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. This event would not be possible without the support from our amazing sponsors including University of Kentucky Confucius Institute, ValuMarket, GE Applicances,  Stella Artois, Pepsi, FORD, Confucius Institute at Western Kentucky, Ketel One Vodka, UPS International Community Job Program and many more!    Media Sponsors: WLKY, Louisville Public Media, Outfront Media, al'Dia America, LRS 102 Awarded Recogition: -WorldFest receives Kentucky Travel Industry Association's, Judge's Recognition Award for its Fall Top 10 Festivals and Events.  -The International Festival and Event Association named  Louisville the Top Festival City in North America in 2010 and 2015. WorldFest was one of the events recognized in the award.   -WorldFest was named a Top 20 Event for the summer and fall by the Southeast Tourism Society in both 2010 and 2011. Learn more......