Culture Fest

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Overview 

The annual Issaquah Culture Fest event, part of the national Welcome Week, is on September 6, 2024. We are honored to elevate community-rooted ideas and programs. Join us as we celebration our rich cultures from around the world.

This event is hosted by the City of Issaquah in sponsorship with 4Culture, Downtown Issaquah Association, Friends of the Issaquah Library, the Issaquah Highlands Council, and the King County Library System Issaquah Library.

Culture Fest - Issaquah Welcomes You 

September 6, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Community Center

Come together for a free, family-friendly event to celebrate the cultural diversity of our community in Issaquah. Festivities include music, world dances, interactive art, Henna art, resource booths, food trucks, and more! The event will be at the Issaquah Community Center on the outside lawn. Invite your neighbors, family, and friends to join us in celebration at the Issaquah Culture Fest!

Live performances on stage by local and talented artists, including:

Enjoy delicious food for purchase from these food trucks:

Other highlights of the event include:

  • Free Henna for all ages
  • Music petting zoo for children to try a variety of musical instruments from various cultures
  • Live animals from the Cougar Mountain Zoo
  • Take home your own masterpiece with Madhubani art, a bright geometric style that originated in India and Nepal
  • And more!

Resource Fair Participants

In between performances, visit the robust Resource Fair with more than 40 different local vendors, including Issaquah businesses and non-profit organizations. Learn more about fun things to do in Issaquah, free services, and ways to get involved in our community! See the vendor list below. 


  



 
Africans on the Eastside  Be SMART Chabad Jewish Center of Issaquah-Sammamish City of Issaquah Community Planning and Development City of Issaquah Equity Board City of Issaquah Parks and Community Services
City of Issaquah Solid Waste City of Issaquah Sustainability - Energy Smart Eastside City of Issaquah Sustainability - PSE Green Power Campaign Cougar Mountain Zoo Downtown Issaquah Association Eastside Friends of Seniors
Eastside Legal Assistance Program Essence Health & Research (EH&R) Family Partnership, Issaquah School District Friends of Lake Sammamish State Park  Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery Friends of Youth
Grassroot Projects HERO House Bellevue Hopelink Influence the Choice Issaquah Alps Trails Club Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank
Issaquah Highlands Council Issaquah Library Issaquah Meals Program Issaquah Schools Foundation - Cultural Bridges Kin On Health Care Center Kindering
King County Sexual Assault Resource Center Kiwanis NAMI Eastside Oikatan Old Friends Club Network Pride Across the Bridge
Recology King County Recovery Beyond Teen Link - Crisis Connections The Garage The Sophia Way YWCA Family Village Issaquah

Additional Activities

Beyond Engagement: Leading Together in Communities, Sept. 20, Noon-2:00 p.m.

Join the East King County conversation as part of Welcoming Week to hear from community-based nonprofits about how East King County can be more inclusive to ensure that decisions, policies, and investments reflect the broader community. Hosted by Eastside for All. Event is held at the Master Builder Association in Bellevue. Visit here for more information

Find more Welcoming Week Activities in East King County here. 

Welcoming Economies

Belonging Begins with Us - Are You on the Map? 

Welcoming Economies is one way to ensure that Issaquah businesses are connected and thriving in Issaquah. Our diverse businesses make our community more vibrant by expanding cultural offerings, creating jobs, and attracting new customers to our community. Are you an Issaquah business owner or employee? Add a pin to the “Belonging Begins with Us” map to showcase where you grew up. Whether it’s Iowa or India, we value your contribution to our community. Please contact Economic Development with any questions.