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CultureFest

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CultureFest 2026

Sunday, March 29th, 12:00 - 4:00 pm

Davies Student Center

 

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!

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This year’s featured performance is the Latin Dance Lab, based out of the Chippewa Valley!

Come watch performances of Salsa, Paso Doble, and Bachata dances beginning at 1:00 pm. Stay for interactive Salsa Lessons starting at 2:00 pm in The Cabin at our Davies Student Center!

 

Photo of Latin Dance Lab, performers at 2026 Culture Fest

Performances will be held the entire CultureFest event on the 1st Floor of Davies Student Center. Other performances include Irish, Taiwanese, Indian, and Chinese Dances, plus readings from the Voices of the Valley and Waldemar Ager associations.

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Culture Fest Application

2026 Performance Schedule (TBD): 

See you on Sunday, March 29th, from 12:00 - 4:00 pm!

 

Photo gallery

Explore photos from previous years' events.

Flags in Davies Student Center
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Flags in Davies Student Center
Flags in Davies Student Center
CultureFest 2021
An overhead view of the check-in table at CultureFest.
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An overhead view of the check-in table at CultureFest.
Check-In Table CultureFest
Students visiting the Minnesota Taiwanese Group at CultureFest 2023
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Students visiting the Minnesota Taiwanese Group at CultureFest 2023
Students visiting the Minnesota Taiwanese Group at CultureFest 2023
Minnesota Taiwanese Group at CultureFest 2023
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Minnesota Taiwanese Group at CultureFest 2023
Minnesota Taiwanese Group at CultureFest 2023
Korean Student Association Serving Food at CultureFest 2023
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Korean Student Association Serving Food at CultureFest 2023
Korean Student Association Serving Food at CultureFest 2023
Ukraine CultureFest
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Ukraine CultureFest
Ukraine CultureFest
Malaysians Abroad Diversified CultureFest 2023
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Malaysians Abroad Diversified CultureFest 2023
Malaysians Abroad Diversified CultureFest 2023
African Student Association CultureFest 2023
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African Student Association CultureFest 2023
African Student Association CultureFest 2023
African Student Association Serving Food CultureFest 2023
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African Student Association Serving Food CultureFest 2023
African Student Association Serving Food CultureFest 2023
ASA CultureFest
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ASA CultureFest
ASA CultureFest
Malaysians Abroad Diversified Photo Section CultureFest 2023
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Malaysians Abroad Diversified Photo Section CultureFest 2023
Malaysians Abroad Diversified Photo Section CultureFest 2023
India Dance CultureFest
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India Dance CultureFest
India Dance CultureFest

International Folk Fair Founder: Barbara Rolland

The International Folk Fair was founded by Barbara Rolland in 1966. Barbara was dedicated to serving others and had a strong passion for international learning and experience.

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.

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Center for International Education

Schofield Hall 3
105 Garfield Avenue
Eau claire, WI 54701
United States

715-836-4411