Issaquah Culture Fest
The following description comes from the event organizer.
Festivities include live musical performances, world dances, interactive art, henna, resource booths, food trucks, and more! The event will be held at the Issaquah Community Center on the outside lawn. Invite your neighbors, family, and friends to join us in celebration at the Issaquah Culture Fest!There will be live performances on stage by local and talented artists including:
- Seattle Shaolin Kungfu Academy - a vibrant dragon dance and authentic traditional Shaolin Kung Fu
- Ojasvi Art - a colorful interactive Indian dance Bali performance
- Mariachi Real de Seattle - a lively band playing traditional Mexican folk music
- Xianghe-He Dance - poetic Chinese dance theater
- Gansango - traditional and contemporary dance and music from West Africa
- Enders Entertainment joins us again this year as our DJ
- And more!
Enjoy delicious food for purchase from these food trucks:
- Mobile Mayan serving authentic Mexican food
- Momo’s Kebab serving Mediterranean food
- Issaquah Ice Cream Trike serving a variety of refreshing ice cream and popsicles
- Brazilian Bakery Food Cart serving sweet and savory baked goods
Other highlights of the event include:
- Free Henna for all ages
- Music petting zoo for children to try a variety of musical instruments from various cultures
- Live animals from the Cougar Mountain Zoo
- Take home your own masterpiece with Madhubani art, a bright geometric style that originated in India and Nepal
- And more!
Resource Fair
Join us at the Issaquah Culture Fest to meet organizations, learn about resources, find ways to get involved in the community, and discover local businesses that make Issaquah special. The Resource Fair is hosted by City of Issaquah Human Services team in partnership with the City's annual Issaquah Culture Fest.
Issaquah Culture Fest is hosted by the City of Issaquah in sponsorship with Downtown Issaquah Association, Friends of the Issaquah Library, the Issaquah Highlands Council, and the King County Library System Issaquah Library.