The theme for the 2003 festival is Celebrations
Festival named 2003 Top 10 Event!

City of Bowling Green and County of Warren, Kentucky proclaim September 2003 Celebrating International Heritage Month

Support the International Festival's fundraisers such as The BG International Festival Coupon Card, The BG International Festival Tabloid (rates, contract), The BG International Festival Recipe Book, Roll Around The World & the Poster/Essay contest open to all grades.

The Tibetan Monks joined us in 1998

The Last Saturday in September each year, beautiful Fountain Square Park in Bowling Green, Kentucky becomes an International Paradise of nationalities coming together to proudly share their unique cultures. The festival is a traditional celebration that honors the heritage and diversity among our residents through:

  • Music
  • Dance and Performance
  • Exhibits
  • Demonstrations
  • Authentic Foods
  • Merchandise Vendors

Children are a major part of the Bowling Green International Festival. Though many of our activities are recreational and all are fun, the focus is on education and cultural enrichment. Children will become acquainted with the customs of their counterparts in far away lands through playing their games, adorning their traditional costumes and experiencing how they celebrate.
  • Activities
  • Contests
  • Storytellers
  • Workshops
  • Cultural Display - Passport Program

The Bowling Green International Festival is made possible by our sponsors and volunteers. Anyone is welcome to become involved with the festival by attending our monthly Planning Meetings which take place the second Tuesday each month at 5:30PM at Cumberland Grille, 191 Cumberland Trace Rd and the fourth Tuesday of each month at Noon at the Bowling Green International Center at 806 Kenton Street..

Coming soon - Visit the Bowling Green International Festival Internet Activities and Resources Center, a year round resource for educators and students of all ages.

The Bowling Green International Festival is located in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Get directions. View a diagram of the festival site in jpg or pdf.

For general festival information email info@bginternationalfest.com

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