Culture Fest

When

05/08/2021    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Where

Downtown Gibsonville
4F45+57 Gibsonville, North Carolina, Gibsonville, NC, 27249

Event Type

Join us in downtown Gibsonville from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturday, May 8th for Culture Fest!  

Taste the food, see the art, hear the music and learn about the cultures represented in our small but diverse and beautiful town.
Discover our history – from the tradition of African hair braiding to the founding of Gibsonville 150 years ago.   Experience stage performances throughout the day ranging from Mexican folk dance to martial arts demonstrations.  

Visitors are asked to observe the 3 W’s.


International Culture Fest, Downtown Gibsonville
Saturday, May 8, 2021, 10am – 4pm

Culture Fest focuses on bringing together the community, attracting tourists and visitors, showcasing the diversity in Gibsonville, and celebrating our town. 2021 is Gibsonville’s 150th anniversary, and we can’t think of a better way to celebrate the establishment, growth, and diversification of our town.

Individuals, groups, and organizations are invited to participate in Culture Fest by representing their heritage and culture through displays, information booths, stage performances, and food. Contact us to learn more about Culture Fest and how you can be a part of it! Get Flier

Printable Participation Form

This service is made possible by funding from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) as administered by the State Library of North Carolina, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (IMLS grant number LS-246155-OLS-20).


Culture Fest Internacional, Downtown Gibsonville
Sábado 8 de Mayo 2021, 10am – 4pm

¡Representa tu herencia y cultura en el Festival de Cultura de Gibsonville!
Gibsonville Culture Fest se enfoca en unir a la comunidad, atraer turistas y visitantes, y celebrar la diversidad.
En este 2021 en conmemoración del 150 aniversario de la ciudad Gibsonville, te invitamos a celebrar su crecimiento y diversificación. ¡Que mejor manera, que con un festival Cultural!
Se extiende una invitación a personas, grupos u organizaciones interesados en participar en nuestro festival, Su herencia y cultura podrá ser representada través de exhibiciones, puestos de información, presentaciones artísticas y venta de comida y artesanía.
Este evento público gratuito tomará todas las precauciones de salud y seguridad recomendadas.
¡Contáctanos para conocer más sobre El Culture Fest y cómo puedes ser parte de él!
Contáctanos en nuestra correo mail@giblib.org o al 336-449-6455 Flier

Formulario de participación


Culture Fest Participation Form
Fields marked with an * are required
How do you plan to participate? *
I am working with one or more organizations *


Display/Informational Booth

Display booths provide space for groups to arrange artwork, photographs, traditional crafts and more for public viewing.  Participants should plan on having at least one person at the booth at all times to provide information and answer questions, and to ensure the safety of displayed items.  Booths may sell non-food items such as crafts, art, etc.

Participating groups are expected to provide any tables, chairs, canopies, or other materials needed.  All registered groups will be provided with a 20x20 foot space in which to arrange their displays.


Stage Performances

Stage performances will be scheduled throughout the day during Culture Fest. We welcome a variety of performance types, including but not limited to: dance, music, spoken word performances, and live demonstrations of arts, crafts, games, or other traditional or cultural activities.

Participating performers will be provided with a performance schedule and stage layout details prior to the event. These details will reflect the variety of performances that will need to be accommodated on the day of Culture Fest.


Selling Food/Beverages

Food and beverage sales will have their own "food court" space at Culture Fest. These items will not be sold at a group's display/informational booth.  No alcohol sales will be permitted at Culture Fest.

Picnic tables will be set up for guests to use while enjoying the "food court" at Culture Fest. Participants planning on selling food or beverages will need to provide all necessary items such as tables for preparing/serving, plates/cups/napkins/utensils, cold or hot storage for food and beverages, etc.


Address

Gibsonville Public Library
506 Church Street
Gibsonville, NC 27249
Map

Hours

Monday-Thursday:
9:00AM–7:00PM
Friday:  9:00AM–5:00PM
Saturday:  9:00AM–3:00PM

Contact

Phone: 336-449-6455
Fax: 336-449-4290
gibsonville.library@gmail.com
Find us on Facebook
Follow us on Instagram

Translate this site
Verified by ExactMetrics