The Festival is Minnesota State Mankato's largest International Event. The Mankato Area International Festival will include such activities as a flag parade, singing, dancing, a style show, food booths, cultural displays, children's area for making crafts, a silent auction to raise funds for the International Festival and vendors selling cultural items.
The festival celebrates diversity and culture from around the world and within the Mankato community. This event provides a common message of peace, harmony and friendship. It also gives an opportunity for attendees to experience many cultures under a single roof.
The Mankato Area International Festival is organized jointly by the Kearney International Center, International Student Association, Mankato Area Schools/Colleges, and Mankato Area International Community every year during the spring semester. Last year's Festival was held Sunday, April 17th from 11:00 am-4:00 p.m.
Over the years, the Festival has grown to be a highly anticipated event in Southern Minnesota with attendance in the thousands. Our mission remains to encourage, sponsor, and support cultural appreciation and diversity within the Mankato area.
