Global Fest

Save the Date
Saturday, June 28 | 2:00-9:30PM
& Sunday, June 29 | 10:00AM-4:00PM

Join us Downtown West Bend for a brand-new event in 2025! Global Fest will celebrate cultures and traditions from around the world through food, music, dance, performances, artisans, and more! Stay tuned for more details as planning continues. The Downtown West Bend Association sincerely thanks the City of West Bend for investing in this new event that will draw individuals from near and far to our beautiful downtown.

PRESS RELEASE

Volunteer Opportunities

We need many volunteers to help in a variety of ways to help make this event a success!

Click here to volunteer!

Day 1 - Saturday, June 28th Map

Day 2 - Sunday, June 29th Map

Schedule of Entertainment

International Cuisine Options

International Bazaar - Featured Artisans

Day 1 - June 28

Djenne Collective Inc - African attire, bags, drums, mudcloth, jewelry, fancy fabric
El Mundo del Bombon - Mexican sweet treats and handmade key chains and bracelets
Maroquinerie Cisse - leather bags, briefcases, fanny packs - all handmade in Mali
Salon Mayfair - henna designs, Indian fabrics, saris, jewelry

Day 2 - June 29

Artesania Minga - hats, clothing, jewelry made by artisans in Mexico
Djenne Collective Inc - African attire, bags, drums, mudcloth, jewelry, fancy fabric
El Mundo del Bombon - Mexican sweet treats and handmade key chains and bracelets
Grace in Motion - Fair Trade products made by artisans around the world who are rebuilding their futures after surviving exploitation, poverty, and hardship.
Maroquinerie Cisse - leather bags, briefcases, fanny packs - all handmade in Mali
Hmong Needlepoint Motif - handmade toys, embroidered purses
Salon Mayfair - henna designs, Indian fabrics, saris, jewelry
Shamla - clothing and accessories made and designed by fashion designer from Afghanistan (who now lives in Stevens Point)
Tech Jewelers - Downtown West Bend jewelry store featuring geodes from Brazil, Mexico, Morocco, Uruguay, and Madagascar
The Spice and Tea Exchange - Port Washington based shop with spices, seasoning, and teas from around the world
Why Not Now Missions - Refugee women from the Congo making baskets out of recycled plastic bags

Community Partners - On site at event

Day 1 - June 28

North American Chinese School
Taiwan Center for Mandarin Learning

Day 2 - June 29

AFS Intercultural Program USA
Germantown Community Coalition
Just Us of Washington County
Luxembourg American Cultural Society
The Welcome Network
West Bend Library

Cultural Movie Sponsor

The Bend Theater will be providing a FREE showing of Raya and the Last Dragon on Saturday, June 28 at 12PM, right before Global Fest kicks off on Main Street, thanks to the generosity of
Bank Five Nine! This beautiful movie is based on themes of trust and unity in a world that is divided.

We are excited to see you there! No registration required.

Water Lantern Release

To honor our loved ones who have passed, we are hosting a water lantern release the first night of Global Fest, Saturday, June 29th at 9:30PM at the downtown Riverwalk. Water lanterns are for sale for only $5 and include a keepsake certificate to write a loved one's name on. If you want to purchase in advance they will be available at the following locations:
-The Downtown West Bend Association office during normal business hours
-The Bend Theater on Saturday, June 28 from 12:00-1:45PM during their free showing of Raya and the Last Dragon
-The Downtown West Bend Association booth at the event on Saturday, June 28 starting at 2:00PM until they're sold out.
(You will not get to keep the water lantern as we will collect and reuse them next year, but you will receive a 5"x7" keepsake certificate to write a loved ones name on in memoriam)

Scavenger Hunt

Included in the Global Fest passport is a scavenger hunt of the Downtown West Bend Specialty shops. Once completed you can receive a free entry into the $1,000 travel voucher!

Event Raffle

Raffle tickets will be sold both days of Global Fest for the chance to win a variety of prizes! We are so thankful for Shooting Star Travels for donating a $1,000 travel voucher!
We will also have international gift baskets!