CultureFest
April 30th, 2023 | 2 PM - 5 PM | Davies Center, UW-Eau Claire
CultureFest is an annual cultural event at UW-Eau Claire.
CultureFest brings together people with diverse cultural backgrounds from around the world. Student organizations and community groups in the Eau Claire area demonstrate their local culture, customs, and cuisine during a day full of fun and excitement! Come celebrate with us!
2023 Participating Organizations
Community Groups:
- Bahai'i Faith
- Ben Kyriagis, UWEC Alumni & Author
- Chippewa Valley Irish Dance
- Chippewa Valley Museum
- Czech Republic/Slovakia
- Greenheart Exchange
- Lithuania (Baltic States)
- Midwest Institute of Scandinavian Culture
- Minnesota Taiwanese Foundation
- Sons of Norway
- Waldemar Ager Association
- Wisconsin/Nicaragua Partners
- Ukrainian Swan Lake Ballet
On-Campus Organizations:
- African Student Association
- Council on Internationalization and Global Engagement
- India
- Japanese Cultural Society
- Korean Student Association
- Malaysians Abroad Diversified
- Singapore
- Uzbekistan
Featured Performances
- Council on Internationalization and Global Engagement-String Quartet
- Jawahir Dance Company-Middle Eastern Dance
- Priyanka-Indian Dance
- Ben Kyriagis-Readings from his book, "Don't Marry an American"
- Swan Lake Ballet-Ukranian Dance
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Photo gallery
Explore photos from previous years' events.
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CultureFest 2019
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Flags in Davies Student Center
CultureFest 2021
CultureFest Library Display
CultureFest 2021
CultureFest Food in Davies Marketplace
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CultureFest Comment Banner
CultureFest 2021
CultureFest International Snack Packs
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International Folk Fair Founder: Barbara Rolland
The International Folk Fair (now CultureFest) was founded by Barbara Rolland in 1966. Barbara was dedicated to serving others and had a strong passion for international learning and experience.