2024 Irvine Global Village Festival

Saturday, October 5, 2024

Celebrating 23 years of Irvine’s Diverse Community 

Orange County's premier multicultural event, Irvine Global Village Festival, returns to the Great Park on Saturday, October 5, 2024 for a full day of food, art, music, and a celebration of Irvine's diverse community. This annual festival incorporates the best of Irvine’s historic fall festivals and includes kids' activities, local and global cuisine, a global marketplace, music, art, cultural exhibits, and more.

For more information, visit www.irvinefestival.org. 

We are currently accepting applications for the following:  

• Art Exhibits Hangar 244

Artists and exhibitors from local organizations showcasing artwork inspired by cultures around the world 

• Global Marketplace

A marketplace featuring local and emerging artists, designers, merchants, and crafters showcasing handmade and imported global goods 

• Entertainment

Cultural performances and demonstrations representing cultures from around the world 

• Cultural Exhibitors

Exhibit area featuring art, dress, cultural celebrations, history, music, food, and religious traditions from around the world 

• Interfaith Exhibitors

Exhibit area featuring religious and spiritual worldviews 

• Junior Makers

Highlights young entrepreneurs, emerging artists, designers, and crafters, and their businesses

• Restaurants

Local restaurants featuring global cuisines from all around the world  

• Special Exhibit: Sports & Game Arena

A newly featured exhibit highlighting global recreational sports and games  

• Sponsors

Local businesses and organizations looking to market their products or services to event attendees 

Details can be found for each area under their applications. To apply, select "Apply Now". If you are submitting multiple applications, please select the "Multiple Festival Areas" option.

Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee participation. Applications will be reviewed in the order received and applicants will be notified on a rolling basis. The City of Irvine reserves the right to accept or deny applications based on event needs. Applications must be received by July 31, 2024* for consideration. 

*Applications are subject to close prior to the deadline if the event capacity is reached. 

For questions, please email festival@cityofirvine.org or call (949) 724-6606. 

We look forward to receiving your application! 

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