Celebrating Global Folk History Since 1986
Utah’s Only International Festival!
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
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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
Thur, July 31
Festival
Activity - International Art
Hosted By : Utah Valley Refugees
Doors Open 5:30pm @Arts Park /Springville
Fri, Aug 1
Festival
Activity - India Rangoli
Hosting: Rising Star Outreach
10pm -After Party Dance
Doors Open 5:30 pm @Arts Park / Springville
Sat, Aug 2
Closing Night
Activity: Mat Weaving - El Chasqui Foundation
Special Closing Performance
Doors Open 5:30pm @Arts Park /Springville
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.”
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.
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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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