Enjoy a family fun journey of international cuisine, cultural crafts, live performances, educational activities and much more! Presented by the Cultural Heritage Center of Southwest Florida and Pearl Cruz!
Fishermen’s Village and the Cultural Heritage Center of Southwest Florida Present the 7th Annual International CultureFEST / Saturday, October 25, 2025 Fishermen’s Village, in partnership with the Cultural Heritage Center of Southwest Florida, is excited to present the 7th Annual International CultureFEST on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Guests are welcome to wear traditional clothing that reflects their heritage and take part in the Cultural “Parade of Nations” along the covered breezeway at noon. Experience a colorful showcase of world cultures—right in your own backyard! Pack your lawn chairs, beach blankets, sunblock, and even your drums, and help create a lively drum circle as we celebrate unity across the globe. From 12:00 to 6:00 PM in the covered breezeway, artisan vendors will present handmade crafts, accessories, gems, and cultural exhibits from countries including the Bahamas, Chile, China, Colombia, Guatemala, India, Trinidad & Tobago, the Philippines, Ukraine, and more. Enjoy a culinary journey with dishes inspired by the vibrant flavors of Indonesia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, South America, and the Caribbean. Enjoy an afternoon of global music and cultural dance as performances take center stage, with DJ Gero at the Sunset Beach Club Stage from 1:00 to 5:00 PM. The dynamic lineup features the Albanian American Organization Dance Group, Belly Dance Connection of SWFL, Kellyn Celtic Dance Arts, Christina Mundy, Asian Community Dance Crew, Kasayahan Filipino Dance Troupe, Alitaptap Dance Troupe of Sarasota, Ciai Tribal Troupe, Hula Connection, Sthira Sukha, Emma Pham, Suvanee Wood, Olivia & Vivian Nguyen, Sultan’s Dreams, BELLadies HeArts of Dance, Lorelie’s Lovelies, Tri-Color Dancers of Venezuela, Pazia Hadora, and more. We’re deeply appreciative of Fishermen’s Village for hosting this event in partnership with Jaha Cummings, President of the Cultural Heritage Center, and Pearl Cruz-Morrison, Director of Cultural Affairs. Celebrate a day of culture, music, food, and fun at the 7th Annual International CultureFEST! Admission is FREE and Parking is FREE! If you would like to volunteer or participate in the Cultural Parade, please get in touch with Pearl Cruz-Morrison at (239) 771-9911. Location: Fishermen’s Village 1200 W Retta Esplanade Punta Gorda, FL 33950 For more information, visit www.fishermensvillage.com or on Facebook - Fishermen’s Village Facebook - Cultural Heritage Center of Southwest Florida
