Bellevue International Festival returns to celebrate culture and connection

Published June 23 2026

The City of Bellevue is bringing back the Bellevue International Festival to Crossroads Park on Saturday, Aug. 8, noon-5 p.m. to celebrate Bellevue's diverse cultures and communities.

In its third year, the festival will feature live music and dance performances, food trucks and a variety of vendors and tables offering family-friendly activities, giveaways and community information.

"The festival's celebration of our city's diverse cultures and communities is becoming an annual tradition the city is proud to support," said Sara Boyle, head of diversity, equity and inclusion for the city. "The festival is an opportunity to renew our commitment to our city's vision of welcoming the world and celebrating diversity as our strength."

Thank you to our sponsor Amazon for providing financial support for this event. More information about the event, including parking and transit options, is available at Bellevue International Festival.

For alternate formats, interpreters or reasonable accommodations please phone at least 48 hours in advance 425-452- (voice) or email [email protected]. For complaints regarding accommodations, contact Bellevue's ADA/Title VI administrator at 425-452-6168 (voice). If you are Deaf or hard of hearing, dial 711.