The International Festival is centered around booths arranged in marketplace style representing the cultures of over 35 nations. The booths are staffed by UNC Charlotte students and members of the Charlotte area community. The International Festival also includes dance performances, a Parade of Nations and much more! The International Festival is open to the public with FREE entry and parking. Festival goers can expect a day full of cultural enrichment and fun! There are scheduled performances on indoor and outdoor stages, a game zone with games from around the world, booths decorated to represent different countries/ cultures, tasty food from all corners of the earth, a giant 30ft inflatable earth balloon you can get inside of and explore and so much more. Look at our videos tab or Flickr page for highlights from past years.