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Celebrating Global Folk History Since 1986

Utah’s Only International Festival!

 
250 dancers, 10 countries, 5 nights, 1 Utah stage

July 30th- August 2nd 2025 / Gates open @ 5:30 PM / Springville Arts Park

 

World Folkfest Returns in 2025

Cultural dance groups from all over the world are traveling to Utah this summer to share their traditions and heritage through the art of folk dance. Explore the wonders of the world in a single day in a vibrant celebration of diversity, unity and fun. Enjoy unique performances, traditional costumes, live music, global food trucks, photo-ops, kids activities, giveaways, and much more.

✈️ 2025 INTERNATIONAL LINEUP:

To Be Announced

✈️ 2025 INTERNATIONAL LINEUP: To Be Announced

  • Cultural Immersion

    Dance alongside international performers, explore authentic costumes up close, feel the rhythm of live global music, and connect with artists from around the world at our new, interactive Meet & Greet experience.

  • Booths & Activities

    Come early and jump into the action—live pre-show dancers, epic scavenger hunts, global treasures, giveaways, and hands-on fun make World Folkfest a full-throttle cultural adventure before the show!

  • Food Tru

    Global Eats

    Experience flavors from around the globe all in one place! Enjoy authentic eats from diverse food trucks serving international cuisine—no passports needed, just an appetite for adventure.

  • Kid Encouraged

    World Folkfest is a kid-friendly adventure—scavenger hunts, cultural activities, dancing, and fun giveaways make it the perfect place for young explorers to play, learn, and experience the world!

2025 Festival Calendar Of Events

Gates Open @ 6pm / Performances Start at 6:45 / All groups perform each night in different orders

 

Tuesday, July 29

Community Extravaganza

Parade of Nations & Dance Party

6PM @ UNIVERSITY PLACE MALL / Orem

FREE- All Ages

Wed, July 30

Opening Night Festival

  • Activity - Folk Storytelling From Around The World

  • Hosted By : Springville Library

  • Gates Open 5:30PM @Arts Park /Springville

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Thur, July 31

Festival

  • Activity - International Art

  • Hosted By : Utah Valley Refugees

  • Doors Open 5:30pm @Arts Park /Springville

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Fri, Aug 1

Festival

  • Activity - India Rangoli

  • Hosting: Rising Star Outreach

  • 10pm -After Party Dance

  • Doors Open 5:30 pm @Arts Park / Springville

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Sat, Aug 2

Closing Night

  • Activity: Mat Weaving - El Chasqui Foundation 

  • Special Closing Performance

  • Doors Open 5:30pm @Arts Park /Springville

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86 Countries & Counting!

A Utah tradition with a rich history of bringing people together from all walks of life to heal, unify, and celebrate the beauty of our differences.

 
 

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What people are saying…

This festival makes you believe that world peace is truly possible.
— Festival Attendee

It's like a foreign exchange program but better!

For 1 week, immerse your family with the exciting cultural experience of hosting international dancers and musicians in your home.

Calling all all local Springville business to help support this historical community event!

Sponsorships include prominent ad spaces, live-show mention, exclusive sponsors night, reserved seating and more.

Sell unique goods, food, and merchandise at this 5-night multi-cultural festival.

Vendors and goods associated with different cultures, ethnicities, counties, travel, and folklore are encouraged to apply.

A wide range of volunteer opportunities are available for anyone who loves getting involved in multi-cultural community events and supporting nonprofit causes.

Click To View Current Volunteer Positions Open

 The World Comes to Springville, Utah!

The World Folkfest has been around since 1986 and has achieved something that many thought impossible by welcoming performers from over 85 different countries. Despite numerous global and political changes, the festival has continued for over 38 years, providing a stage where politics, religion, and languages fade away and all that is left is the heart and soul of the dancers who come from all corners of the world to perform and share their love for culture. The festival celebrates the unwritten histories, traditions, and heritage passed down from generation to generation. To learn more about the unique origins of the longest-running folk dance festival in the Western US, click on the link below.

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