Northland Ethnic Festival

04/11/2026

What an incredible day for this year's Northland Ethnic Festival.

Thank you to everyone who showed up, shared your culture, your food, your talents, and your stories. This event is all about community, and you made it something really special.

We’re so grateful to celebrate with all of you. 🌍

03/31/2026

2026 Northland Ethnic Festival Schedule is HERE!

Start planning your day around the world 🌎 Join us for a full lineup of cultural performances, incredible food, and immersive displays celebrating global traditions right here in the Northland.

Performance Schedule:
10:00 – Welcome
11:00 – India
11:30 – Colombia
12:00 – Czech/Slovak
12:30 – Hong Kong
1:00 – Germany
1:30 – Ireland
2:00 – Lebanon
2:30 – Taiwan ROC
3:00 – Parade of Flags
3:30 – Samoa
4:00 – Switzerland

🍽️ Food Booths (come hungry)
Colombia • The Gambia • Germany • Indonesia • Jamaica • Kenya • Laos

🌏 Ethnic & Cultural Displays
Bolivia • Czech/Slovak • Germany • Indonesia • Israel • Jamaica • Japan • Kenya • Laos • Samoa • Ukraine • Venezuela

From music and dance to global cuisine and cultural exhibits, this festival is your passport to the world—all in one place. Bring your friends and family, and come celebrate with us!

03/06/2026

The World is Coming to the Northland!

Get ready to experience cultures from around the globe at the 2026 Northland Ethnic Festival. Join us for a day filled with international food, live cultural performances, and handcrafted goods that celebrate the diversity of our community.

Location: Platte Purchase Middle School, 9499 N Platte Purchase Drive, Kansas City, MO

You’ll be able to explore craft booths from countries like Japan, Ukraine, Jamaica, Venezuela, Laos, Germany, Israel, Taiwan, and more, enjoy authentic dishes from around the world, and watch incredible cultural performances representing places such as Ireland, Samoa, Switzerland, Lebanon, Colombia, Thailand, and Hong Kong.

It’s a chance to travel the world without leaving Kansas City — bring your family, invite your friends, and come celebrate culture, heritage, music, and food together.

📌 Participation Update:
• Food booths are currently full
• We still have 2 performer time slots available
• Additional craft booths welcome

Stay tuned for more details and spotlights on the amazing cultures that will be part of this year’s festival! 🌎

04/11/2025

The Northland Ethnic Festival 2025 is happening TOMORROW – Saturday, April 12, from 10 AM to 4 PM at MCC-Maple Woods Campus!

Catch a sneak peek from this morning’s FOX4 News segment at 9AM right here ⬇️ and get excited for a day full of cultural performances, delicious international food, beautiful crafts, and so much more!

✨ FREE admission & parking
🌐 Dozens of cultures represented
🎭 Live entertainment all day
🍱 Food & crafts available for purchase

📍 MCC Maple Woods | 🕙 10 AM – 4 PM
Bring your family, your friends, and your appetite — it’s going to be an unforgettable day celebrating Kansas City’s global community!

04/10/2025

THIS WEEKEND: Travel the World Without Leaving KC! 🌍

Join us for the Northland Ethnic Festival 2025 on Saturday— a FREE, family-friendly celebration of global cultures!

🎭 Live music, dance, and cultural performances
🍲 Authentic food from around the world
🛍️ Handmade crafts & cultural displays
🌐 Community groups representing dozens of countries

Check out the full lineup of performances, food vendors, and cultural groups in the program below! 👇

📍 MCC Maple Woods | 🚗 Free Parking
📆 Saturday, April 12 | 🕙 10 AM – 4 PM

Come hungry, come curious — and come ready to celebrate what makes Kansas City beautifully diverse!

04/04/2025