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Fishermen’s Village and the Cultural Heritage Center of Southwest Florida
Present the 7th Annual International CultureFEST / Saturday, October 25, 2025
Fishermen’s Village, in partnership with the Cultural Heritage Center of Southwest
Florida, is excited to present the 7th Annual International CultureFEST on Saturday,
October 25, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Guests are encouraged to wear
traditional clothing that reflects their heritage and take part in the Cultural “Parade of
Nations” along the covered breezeway at noon.
Experience a colorful showcase of world cultures—right in your own backyard! Pack
your lawn chairs, beach blankets, sunblock, and even your drums, and help create a
lively drum circle as we celebrate unity across the globe.
From 12:00 to 6:00 PM in the covered breezeway, artisan vendors will present
handmade crafts, accessories, gems, and cultural exhibits from countries including the
Bahamas, Chile, China, Colombia, Guatemala, India, Trinidad & Tobago, the
Philippines, Ukraine, and more. Enjoy a culinary journey with dishes inspired by the
vibrant flavors of Indonesia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, South America, and the
Caribbean.
Enjoy an afternoon of global music and cultural dance as performances take center
stage, with DJ Gero at the Sunset Beach Club Stage from 1:00 to 5:00 PM. The
dynamic lineup features the Albanian American Organization Dance Group, Belly Dance
Connection of SWFL, Kellyn Celtic Dance Arts, Christina Mundy, Asian Community
Dance Crew, Kasayahan Filipino Dance Troupe, Alitaptap Dance Troupe of Sarasota,
Ciai Tribal Troupe, Hula Connection, Sthira Sukha, Emma Pham, Suvanee Wood, Olivia
& Vivian Nguyen, Sultan’s Dreams, BELLadies HeArts of Dance, Lorelie’s Lovelies, Tri-
Color Dancers of Venezuela, Pazia Hadora, and more.
We’re deeply appreciative of Fishermen’s Village for hosting this event in partnership
with Jaha Cummings, President of the Cultural Heritage Center, and Pearl Cruz-
Morrison, Director of Cultural Affairs. Come celebrate a day of culture, music, food, and
fun at the 7th Annual International CultureFEST!
Admission is FREE and Parking is FREE!
If you would like to volunteer or participate in the Cultural Parade, please contact Pearl
Cruz-Morrison at (239) 771-9911.
Location:
Fishermen’s Village
1200 W Retta Esplanade Punta Gorda, FL 33950
For more information, visit www.fishermensvillage.com or follow us on Facebook:
Facebook - Fishermen’s Village
Facebook - Cultural Heritage Center of Southwest Florida
Event Links
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3290145-0
