Saturday, September 28, 2024
BGIF by SOCU
#bgifbysocu

34th annual Bowling Green International Festival
September 28, 2024

Circus Square Park, Bowling Green KY | #bgifbysocu
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

[rain or shine]

Purchase advance tickets ($5) on Eventbrite for half the door price ($10). Restaurant Discount Cards ($10) are also half price ($5) when reserved online. 12 and under are FREE and do not require a ticket. Follow our social media for flash discount specials.

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Saturday September 28, 2024

  • Admission $10 at the door (Buy online and save) – Children 12 & under FREE.
  • Circus Square Park, 621 State Street, Bowling Green KY
  • Information booth opens 7:30 a.m.
  • Opening/Awards Ceremony 8:45 a.m.
  • Vending & Performances begin at
    9:00 a.m.
  • Festival closes 6:00 p.m.
  • Stop by our Merchandise Booth for our Restaurant Discount Cards & shirts designed by local artists.
Frequently Asked Questions

Performance & Events

Stages and performance areas feature a variety of music and dance. Activities, contests, and events take place during the festival.

About the Festival

Get details on admission and the festival location. Learn more about the festival’s history and find links to webpages from previous years.

Booths At the Festival

The festival features a variety of booths: authentic foreign foods, cultural displays, edu-tainment activities and merchandise.

Sponsors & Fundraising

The festival is made possible by sponsors and fundraising activities. Visit our booths by the fountain for T-shirts or Restaurant Discount Cards.

NEW for 2024!

Dance Lessons

Join host Kelsey Tullis for free dance lessons by some of our performers throughout the day in La Gala’s ballroom. Take a break in the a/c to participate or watch. Food & drink can be brought in or is available for purchase.

PBS Documentary Double Feature

WKU Public Media presents two short documentaries depicting the unique journeys and experiences of recent immigrants to the United States – “Fleeing to Flyover Country” & “Living the American Dream” @ The Capitol by Warren County Public Library (free ticketed event).