CultureFest

CultureFest 2025 will have a variety of featured performances throughout the event. All performances will be on our main stage on the first floor of Davies. 

2025 Featured Performance:  Hong De Wu Guan returns as our featured performance for 2025! We are excited to have them back, showcasing a traditional Dragon Dance.

2025 Performance Schedule: 

12:45 pm: Ukrainian Dance - Ganna Ensemble

1:00 pm: Irish Dance – Chippewa Valley Irish Dance

1:30 pm: Indian Dance – Namaste UWEC Group

1:45 pm: "On the Way to the Melting Pot", Scandinavian Reading - Waldemar Ager Association

2:00 pm: Dragon Dance – Hong De Wu Guan (Featured Performance)

2:45 pm: "Voices of the Valley" Reading – Chippewa Valley Technical College  

CultureFest brings together people with diverse cultural backgrounds from around the world. Student organizations and community groups in the Eau Claire area demonstrate their local culture, customs, and cuisine during a day full of fun and excitement! Come celebrate with us!

See you on Sunday, March 9th, from 12:00 - 4:00 pm!

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International Folk Fair Founder: Barbara Rolland

The International Folk Fair (now CultureFest) was founded by Barbara Rolland in 1966. Barbara was dedicated to serving others and had a strong passion for international learning and experience.