City of Irvine, CA
10/02/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/02/2025 19:28
Discover a Tapestry of Cultures at the 24th Annual Irvine Global Village Festival
News Release
City of Irvine
Public Information Office
1 Civic Center Plaza
Irvine, CA 92606
949-724-6029
10/02/2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Discover a Tapestry of Cultures at the 24th Annual Irvine Global Village Festival
The Irvine Global Village Festival returns to the Great Park Saturday, October 11, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. This vibrant celebration of cultures offers a variety of interactive, family-friendly experiences for the community.
Festival highlights include the Textiles & Traditions exhibit, offering a look at the stories woven into cultural heritage, and the fashion show featuring traditional and contemporary styles from around the globe.
Attendees can enjoy live performances; the Global Marketplace filled with unique handcrafted treasures from local Irvine artisan vendors and junior entrepreneurs; and family-friendly activities including crafts, a bubble zone, a chance to create your own bookmark with the Irvine Public Library, and an around-the-world obstacle course featuring global games.
Visitors can also savor mouthwatering cuisine from around the world with the $5 sampling menu and experience a vibrant celebration of community, creativity, and connection.
"The City of Irvine is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse and thoroughly integrated cities in the country," said Mayor Larry Agran. "This annual festival is a cherished tradition that celebrates our diversity while offering an opportunity to learn more about different cultures, traditions, and perspectives. It promotes a spirit of unity and a recognition of how these distinct cultures form the stunning vibrancy of our City."
This year's event would not be possible without the generous support of festival sponsors, including:
- Presenting Sponsors UC Irvine and UCI Health
- Stage Sponsor Troutman Amin, LLP
- Cultural Area Sponsor Concordia University Irvine
To learn about this year's exhibitors, restaurants, Global Marketplace vendors, entertainment, and more, visit irvinefestival.org.
Admission and general parking are free; priority parking closer to the festival site will be available for $10 on-site (cash only). The Great Park is located at 8000 Great Park Blvd., Irvine.
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Since its incorporation in 1971, Irvine has become a nationally recognized city, with a population of 314,550 that spans 66 square miles and is recognized as one of America's safest and most successful master-planned urban communities. Top-rated educational institutions, an enterprising business atmosphere, sound environmental stewardship, and respect for diversity all contribute to Irvine's enviable quality of life. This family-friendly city features more than 16,000 acres of parks, sports fields and dedicated open space and is the home of the Great Park. For more information, please visit cityofirvine.org.
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