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The 81st annual Holiday Folk Fair International will be held Friday, Nov. 22 - Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. Hours are 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. on Sun., Nov. 20.
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A program of the International Institute of Wisconsin, Holiday Folk Fair International is held annually in November, celebrating the heritage of the people living in southeastern Wisconsin with cultural music, food, dance, arts, and crafts. The three-day event features the All Nations Theater with traditional music and dance; the World Café offering traditional dishes; the International Stage wher

e young people perform their ethnic dances; the Tanzhauz where attendees dance and sing along with a variety of musical stylings; the Coffee House where patrons enjoy a beverage and baked goods while listening to talented musicians; Heritage Lane with unique traditions and customs through interactive exhibits; the International Bazaar, where cultural artifacts create a unique shopping experience; and the Chef’s Stage featuring local chefs preparing traditional cuisine. on Fri., Nov. 18; 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. on Sat., Nov. 19; and 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Advance tickets are $12 each, with family four-packs for $44. Admission at the gate will be $16 for adults; $8 for children ages 6 to 12; with children five and under tadmitted at no charge. Those 62 and over will be admitted for $12, and all military personnel with a military ID card will be admitted free. Visit www.folkfair.org or call 414-225-6225 for complete event information.

14/08/2025

to the talented musicians who performed at the Coffeehouse at the 2024 Holiday Folk Fair International! The Coffeehouse is one of many places you can hear music at the festival. Watch one of the performances of The Mariachi Sirenas, an all-female mariachi group from Chicago that promotes the folkloric arts of Latin America.

Don’t miss the 2025 Holiday Folk Fair International, running Friday, November 21 – Sunday, November 23, when we will Celebrate the Culture of Traditional Music used to tell the stories of people within the world’s cultures. P

12/08/2025

Today is International Youth Day, which was first celebrated by the UN in 2000. The day honors the contributions young people make in education, community development, and environmental groups around the world, while acknowledging the challenges today’s youth face.

The theme for International Youth Day this year is "Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond.” This theme emphasizes the crucial role young people play in driving sustainable change within their communities and beyond by focusing on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

07/08/2025

The International Institute of Wisconsin is seeking partners for Holiday Folk Fair International 2025, taking place on Friday, November 21 – Sunday, November 23, 2025. Holiday Folk Fair International is America’s premier multicultural festival and a program of the International Institute of Wisconsin.

Your support allows us to celebrate the heritage of people living in southeastern Wisconsin and explore the ways music, food, dance, and art weave together a message of welcome.

Please consider joining Holiday Folk Fair International and celebrating the local cultural community. Email [email protected] for information regarding partnership opportunities.

04/08/2025

Ghana Founders’ Day is celebrated every year on August 4. Much of Africa was under British rule by the 19th century. After fighting for the British in both world wars, leading educationalists and thinkers in the region formed the United Gold Coast Convention on this day in 1947, which played a major role in Ghana’s fight for independence. Ghana was the first country in sub-Saharan Africa to claim independence, and others followed suit.

The Nefertari African Dance Company, which teaches African dance and drum to all ages in Milwaukee, performed at the 2024 Holiday Folk Fair International. African dance and drumming are deeply intertwined art forms that play a vital role in African culture. Watch one of the group’s performances here.

31/07/2025

to the United Donauschwaben of Milwaukee’s performances at the 2024 Holiday Folk Fair International! The United Donauschwaben of Milwaukee’s mission is to keep the German heritage alive while promoting the language, food, and customs to the public at large.

The club will be back at the fair this year from Friday, November 21, to Sunday, November 23. Don’t miss them!

30/07/2025

28/07/2025

As we get closer to the 2025 Holiday Folk Fair International, taking place Friday, November 21 – Sunday, November 23, be sure to keep your eye on folkfair.org for all the details! Our website will release information from the weekend’s entertainment schedule to the ethnic food menus when available.

The 2025 Holiday Folk Fair International theme and featured food descriptions are now on the website. Read all about what we’re celebrating this year here: https://folkfair.org/holiday-folk-fair-theme/.

24/07/2025

21/07/2025

Holiday Folk Fair International’s Heritage Lane allows attendees to discover traditional and unique customs from around the world by interacting with diverse cultures brought to life through ethnic exhibits. This past year, one of these ethnic exhibits was hosted by the Welsh Club of the Milwaukee Area.

Today is the first day of the Royal Welsh Show in Builth Wells. The show consists of four days of livestock and equine competitions, attractions, displays, activities, live music, and shopping.

Stay tuned to see what ethnic groups will be present at the 2025 Holiday Folk Fair International!

17/07/2025

July 17 marks Constitution Day in South Korea, the date that the first constitution was proclaimed in 1948. The Korean peninsula was first occupied by Japan and then was caught in the middle of a Cold War power struggle between the Soviet Union and the United States. The country’s first democratic election was more than 70 years ago.

The Korean American Association of Milwaukee demonstrated how to make Kimbop, or Korean seaweed rice rolls, at the Chef’s Stage at the 2024 Holiday Folk Fair International. Stay tuned to folkfair.org to see what food demonstrations will take place this year at the 2025 Holiday Folk Fair International, running Friday, November 21 – Sunday, November 23.

14/07/2025

Today is Bastille Day, which honors the day in 1789 when French revolutionaries charged into Paris’ Bastille, a medieval fortress used as a state prison, marking a major turning point in the French Revolution.

French culture was on display at the 2024 Holiday Folk Fair International, particularly at the World Café, where crepes filled with Nutella and various fruit jams were served. Crepes are a popular street food in France and can be found in most towns and cities.

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Holiday Folk Fair International is America’s premiere multicultural festival, held annually in November at the State Fair Park Exposition Center in West Allis, Wisconsin. A program of the International Institute of Wisconsin, Holiday Folk Fair celebrates the heritage of the people living in southeastern Wisconsin with cultural music, food, dance, arts, and crafts.