Lacey Cultural Celebration
Savor the sights and sounds of the world without leaving Lacey!
Share the heritage and cultures of our community at this free event designed for the whole family.
March 7, 2026
10am – 6pm
St. Martin’s University
This page is dedicated to our 2026 event. Check back soon for more information about 2027.
Share the heritage and cultures of our community at the Cultural Celebration. Enjoy music and dance presentations by local and regional performing arts groups. Learn about various world traditions through demonstrations and displays. Sample the flavors and art of the world with our diverse food and craft vendors. Bring the kids for hands-on crafts! This is an event designed for the whole family.
Hey kids, pick up your passport at the entrance and ‘travel the world’ through the booths. Present it for a prize! And thanks to Lacey Collision Center for sponsoring!
Experience captivating performances at the 2026 Cultural Celebration! Each performance is beautiful and unique. Enjoy dances, songs, and more!
Check out this year’s exciting line up of performers!
10:00 am Treble Voices for Peace
10:30 am Ryuei Ryu Ryuhou Kan Dojo
11:00 am Olympia Highlanders
11:30 am Hayley Prendergast Irish Dancers
12:00 pm Halau Hula Ona Kamaaina Oka Noweke Paki Pika
12:30 pm Kampuchean Assoc. of Oly
1:00 pm Alaska Kuteeya Dance
1:30 pm Rashaad
2:00 pm Filipino American Community of SPS
2:30 pm Together
3:00 pm Tri Am Hoa Dieu
3:30 pm Mas Uda Dancers
4:00 pm Indian American Star
4:20 pm India South Sound Association
4:40 pm US Martial Arts Center
5:00 pm South Bay Elementary
Applications for this event have closed.
Shop and eat! Our vendors showcase their cultures by representing the history, traditions, and resources they value. You won’t want to miss our 2026 food and craft vendors!
Bulgogi Hustle, Patane Catering, Character Cotton Candy, Cinco de Mayo Fruits & More, Funnel of Love, Green Steamer, Jerk An Tingz, OMG Gyros, Olive & Mint Baked Goods, RPJ Asian Ice, and Tacos California
Happy Hour Bites: Join us from 4:00-6:00 pm, when vendors will feature a special food item for sale.
Applications for this event have closed.
The Lacey Cultural Celebration has booths with free kid’s activities and experiences from cultures of the world! Kids can pick up a Passport in the lobby and travel the world by visiting booths, asking questions, doing activities, and turning in their passport for a prize.
Applications for this event have closed.
Feeling Overwhelmed?
This event will feature a sensory recovery area where kids and adults can step away from the action and re-group with calming activities, low lights, and a quieter atmosphere.
Thanks to Sensory Tool House for their partnership to make this possible!
Interested in Volunteering?
We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers with a fun-loving attitude to help make our event a success. Eager to give back to your community? Come join us, meet your neighbors, and have a great time!
Volunteers will greet guests, answer questions, guide attendees, and ensure everything runs smoothly throughout the event. We can’t wait to see you there!
FAQs
What can we look forward to at the celebration?
Savor the sights and sounds of the world without leaving Lacey! Experience the cultures of our community at the Cultural Celebration.
Enjoy music and dance presentations by local and regional performing arts groups. Learn about various world traditions through demonstrations and displays. Sample the flavors and art of the world with our diverse food and craft vendors. Bring the kids for hands-on crafts! This is an event designed for the whole family.
Is the event free?
Yes! This is a free community event. Performances and activities are free of charge.
Food and items sold in our vendor area are priced individually by vendors.
Can I bring my pet to the Cultural Celebration?
No. Saint Martin’s University policy prohibits pets on campus
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, service animals are permitted in University facilities.
