Culture Fest highlights the many cultures represented in Mesa County through performances, country tables, and cultural beauty from around the world. The next Culture Fest Event will take place at the at 11:00am to 2:30pm on Saturday, November 2, 2024.
Also included as a part of Culture Fest is the Art Show Reception, which will take place at 6:30pm to 7:30 pm on Friday, November 1, 2024. The reception will include live music and prizes to the art show winners.
The Art Show Reception and the Culture Fest Event will take place at the Central Library.
Confirmed Country Tables at this time include the following:
Germany
Native American
Norway
Puerto Rico
Scotland
Uganda
Country tables that have been at the Culture Fest Celebration in the past include:
Italy
Mexico
Russia
South Korea
Ukraine
The currently confirmed performances schedule is as follows:
11:30 a.m. – Miriam Singer and Friends – Traditional Jewish music and music by Jewish composers performed on piano and other instruments with vocals.
12:40 p.m. – Fifth Reel – Traditional Celtic music including stories and songs of Ireland and Scotland, England and Wales.
1:15 p.m. – Nueva Generación – Traditional Mexican folklore dances.
1:50 p.m. – Mathias Mulumba – Ugandan music, culture, traditions, and stories.
If you are interested in hosting a country table at Culture Fest in 2024, please contact Ike Rakiecki by calling 970-683-2449.
2023 Culture Fest Juried Art Show Winners
- 1st Place: Kelly Corn – Bull & Jägermeister
- 2nd Place: Jennifer Kaufman – River Blues
- 3rd Place: Sylvia Emery Wilhelm – Girl With Red Brooch
View all accepted entries in slideshow below: