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Columbia International Festival
showcases the music, culture, food and performing arts of the various cultures, nationalities, races and language groups represented in South Carolina.
SATURDAY, APRIL 5, 10 AM - 7 PM
SUNDAY, APRIL 6, NOON - 7 PM
1200 Rosewood Dr, Columbia, SC 29201
Box Office Admission:
Prices TBD
CLEAR BAGS ONLY | CASH ONLY (for admissions and food)
 Since 1996, the event has been bringing together all of the area's international communities to build better community/race relations between various ethnic/cultural/language groups and with the South Carolina community at large. |  Sample the exotic flavors of foreign cuisines from around the world. You’ll come back for more! |  Throughout each festival day, groups representing many countries will delight you with staged performances of their national dances. |
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 Traditionally dressed representatives from nearly 100 countries proudly present their home country's flag at the 2 p.m. Saturday Parade. |  Learn about the cultural heritages of around 100 countries, displayed by their foreign-born hosts through pictures, artifacts, and many other items. |  Learn how to do something new, like fold origami, use chopsticks, write in another script, play other cultural games, say Hello, Thank You, Good-bye, or count in another language. |
 Enjoy a show of the traditional costumes / clothing from around the world. Adult fashion show on Saturday at 4 pm; Children's fashion show on Sunday at 4 pm |  Shop the many booths for authentic clothing, crafts, jewelry, and souvenirs imported from around the world. |
Countries
Represented
in 2024
Want to represent your country as a first generation immigrant? Apply here!
CIF 2024 RECAP
CIF 2024 Sponsors
Sustaining Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Media Sponsors
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