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Celebrate Your Heritage in 2014!

The Opening Ceremony Parade begins at the Northwoods Cinema 10 and ends at Wilson
Elementary School.

Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to march behind the flag of your heritage.

Would you like to carry your country's flag?
Contact Mandy Young

Please Note:
No alcohol or glass containers

CulturFest Is set for this Saturday, Sept 27th - Rain or Shine at Wilson School. We have a great indoor plan in place if need be due to potential rain for Saturday. There will be lots of space and ability to move around - so be sure to come out either way for this incredible daymusic and dance talents, ethnic foods, authentic merchandise and activities for all ages to enrich its visitors with a Multi-Cultural experience. Join us at Wilson Elementary School (325 Meadow Lane, Owatonna, MN 55060) from 10:30am to 4:30pm for this FREE event that is fun for everyone!

Superior performers from around the region gather to share their music and dance in celebration of their heritage. To enhance the day, the festival invites food vendors to sell their tantalizing ethnic cuisine from around the world.

If you are up for great entertainment and variety in food, this day long festival is a not-to-be missed event.

Can't wait until September? Join Us in February!

Worlds of Flavor – Food & Brewfest This trip around the world will feature a number of home brewers – you will get to be the JUDGE and help determine which one is your favorite. Friday, February 21st at 5:00 pm.

This event is put on by CulturFest & the Steele County Historical Society as a joint fundraiser. We will also have food from various countries: Australia, Germany, Hungary, Korea, Mexico, Scandinavia, Somalia, Turkey, USA as well as Fair Trade Coffees.

The price per person is only $25 – this includes admission Home Brew Judging and all of the food. This event ONLY has 300 tickets – so it will sell out; be sure to get your tickets TODAY!

The Children's Passport Program

Over 20 children's activity stations are set up for the PASSPORT PROGRAM. The children "take a trip around the world" while learning about various countries through hands-on activities and or crafts. The student's passport gets stamped once they have finished a countries activity.

What's New?

This full day festival is filled with a large variety of entertainment opportunities for you to enjoy. The main stage runs the full day of the festival and is filled with a variety of professional performers from ethnic dancers, bands, vocalists, and MUCH more. CulturFest ties back to most countries – so whether you come from Germany, Russia, Brazil, Mexico or any other country we more than likely have an activity representative of that region. Find out more about all the events on our Attractions page.

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