Bowling Green International Festival

Name: Bowling Green International Festival
Address: Circus Square Park, 601 State St, Bowling Green, KY, 42101, US
Telephone: +12707793830

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Bowling Green International Festival

The BG International Festival is a celebration of cultural diversity for the entire family taking place the last Saturday each September - rain or shine.

Festival the last Saturday each September featuring 3 stages of traditional & modern music & dance, authentic foreign foods, an international bazaar and edutainment activities including dance lessons by some performers!

09/15/2026

🎉 NEW! You can now support the BG International Festival through Venmo!

Want to help keep Bowling Green’s celebration of cultures, food, music, and community thriving? We now have an official Venmo Charity Profile, making it easier than ever to donate directly to the Bowling Green International Festival.

Every contribution—large or small—helps us bring together thousands of people each year to celebrate the many cultures that make our community special. 🌎❤️
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Festival depends on the generosity of sponsors, donors, volunteers, and friends like you.

📱 Look for the Bowling Green International Festival on Venmo and donate through our official Charity Profile.
Thank you for helping us continue to celebrate cultures and connect communities!

Festival takes place 9.26.26 9am-6pm at Circus Square Park

09/14/2026

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09/13/2026

Get a 6 pack of tickets for your friends and SAVE! Tickets are $2 each when you buy at least six using promo code 6PACK before Noon tomorrow (9/14). BGInternationalFest.com/tickets Festival takes place 9/26/26 Circus Square Park, Bowling Green KY.

09/11/2026

🚨 We need YOU! 🚨 Final volunteer spots for are needed—this is your moment to step in and make it happen! 🌍✨
🙌 Support incredible participants
🎉 Be in the heart of the action
🎟️ FREE admission + exclusive perks
Don’t miss your chance to be part of what makes this festival unforgettable.
👉 Sign up NOW: bginternationalfest.com/volunteer
📍 Circus Square Park
🗓️ 9.26.26 | 9AM–6PM

09/08/2026

It's not too late to represent a culture at the Bowling Green International Festival presented by Service One Credit Union September 26, 9am-6pm at Circus Square Park. Learn more at bginternationalfest.com/boothspace.

09/02/2026

Thanks to North Central Telephone Cooperative for including the festival in the Sept/Oct issue of Connection magazine -
https://nctc.com/about-us/connect-blog-news-happenings/north-central-connection/north-central-connection-archives

09/01/2026

🔥 We need YOU to power the magic! 🔥 Want the BEST way to experience ? Step behind the scenes as a volunteer! 🌍✨
🙌 Support amazing participants
🎉 Be part of the action
🎟️ Earn FREE admission + perks
Don’t just attend—make it happen.
👉 Sign up now: bginternationalfest.com/volunteer
📍 Circus Square Park
🗓️ 9.26.26 | 9AM–6PM

08/31/2026

We have a great lineup - our featured acts:
Dance Lesson Schedule - La Gala Ballroom (Indoor) [host: Kelsey Tullis]
10:00-10:30 Embody Dance
10:45-11:15 Safiya & Troupe Banat Nawaar of Arabesque World Dance
11:30-12:00 AfricaNashville’s Yeli Ensemble
12:15-12:45 Mbira dza Maungira
1:00-1:30 Embody Dance
1:45-2:15 Ana Ruiz
2:30-3:00 Mbira dza Maungira
3:15-3:45 AfricaNashville’s Yeli Ensemble
4:00-4:30 Safiya & Troupe Banat Nawaar of Arabesque World Dance
4:45-5:15 Ana Ruiz
Stage Schedules

Diversity Stage [host: Sadie Jeannette/Lindsey Production Group]
8:45-9:00 Opening Ceremony – T-Shirt Designer, Introduction of Presenting Sponsor – Service One Credit Union
9:00-10:25 Roux du Bayou Cajun Zydeco Band
10:40-10:50 Sreshta Meduri, SLB KK
11:05-12:10 Tuatha Dea
12:15-12:45 Safiya & Troupe Banat Nawaar of Arabesque World Dance
1:00-1:40 AfricaNashville’s Yeli Ensemble
1:55-2:03 Bluegrass Filipino Cultural Dance Troupe
2:15-2:45 Ballet Folklorico ArteMex
2:55-3:25 Safiya & Troupe Banat Nawaar of Arabesque World Dance
3:30-4:30 San Rafael Band
4:45-6:00 Tuatha Dea

Heritage Stage [host: Armin Hasanagic/Lindsey Production Group]
9:00-10:00 Red River Fiddlers
10:10-10:18 Bluegrass Filipino Cultural Dance Troupe
10:30-11:00 Danza Azteca Quetzalli
11:10-11:40 Kurdish Culture and Music Association
11:50-12:50 Armin Hasanagic & Friends
1:00-1:45 San Rafael Band
1:55-2:30 Academy of Flamenco Arts
2:35-3:05 Greenwood High School International Club
3:06-3:14 Vera Cruz Folklorico
3:20-3:50 Danza Azteca Quetzalli
4:00-4:45 Ballet Folklorico ArteMex
4:50-4:58 Vera Cruz Folklorico
5:20-6:00 AfricaNashville’s Yeli Ensemble

World Performance Area [host: Caitlin Smyth/Lindsey Production Group]
9:00-9:15 Embody Dance
9:20-9:35 Sreshta Meduri, SLB KK
9:40-9:48 Bluegrass Filipino Cultural Dance Troupe
9:55-10:30 Mbira dza Maungira
10:40-11:40 Roads to Home
11:50-11:55 Bollywood Dance
12:00-12:15 United Zo Organization of Kentucky
12:30-12:38 Bluegrass Filipino Cultural Dance Troupe
12:50-1:20 Greenwood High School International Club
1:30-2:10 WKU Chinese Music Club
2:20-2:50 Kurdish Culture and Music Association
2:55-3:03 Bluegrass Filipino Cultural Dance Troupe
3:15-3:45 Mbira dza Maungira
3:55-4:25 Academy of Flamenco Arts
4:35-5:20 Colin Grant-Adams
5:30-6:00 Danza Azteca Quetzalli

08/29/2026

🍔🔥 Foodie Alert! Your taste buds are about to win big! Grab the BG International Festival Foodie Discount Card and enjoy 10% OFF year-round at over 70 local restaurants & food trucks! 🔗 https://www.bginternationalfest.com/save
✅ Reserve yours online RIGHT NOW for only $5 (HALF PRICE!):
Or pick one up at the festival for $10.
Mark your calendars — the fun explodes September 26, 2026 at Circus Square Park, Bowling Green, KY! 🎉🌮🍣

Who’s ready to eat their way through Bowling Green all year long? Drop a 🍕 if you’re in!

08/28/2026

Bowling Green International Festival presented by Service One Credit Union Saturday, September 26 at Circus Square Park https://bginternationalfest.com

Address

Circus Square Park, 601 State St
Bowling Green, KY
42101

Telephone

+12707793830

Website

http://www.bginternationalfest.com/

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