Cultural Heritage Festival
Saturday, November 2, 2024 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The City of Grand Rapids and the surrounding region have a long-standing history of diversity and various cultural traditions dating back from early explorers and fur traders, to modern day cultural rituals from new residents of the region. To celebrate this heritage, the Grand Rapids Public Museum hosts the annual Cultural Heritage Festival.
The festival brings in cultural organizations throughout West Michigan to share with the community their background, connection to West Michigan, and the country they represent. This is done with visual presentations, music, art, food, and more.
Additionally, the Museum hosts two core exhibitions having a primary focus on diversity and culture: Newcomers: The People of This Place which highlights the ethnic groups that have settled the Grand Rapids area, and Anishinabek: The People of this Place which focuses on the Native American culture in the region.
2024 Partners
Performers
Ace
Cammi Adams
Colt Snuffer
Edye Evans Hyde
Golden Tiger Kung Fu Academy
India Link
Kalamazoo Scottish Country Dancers
Kpop Group Evolution
La Furia Del Ritmo
Les Clay
Mexico Mix Ballet Folklorico
Pacific Island Dancers
Scott Warren
Stubnmusi
Food
Ace
Burek etc LLC
Cafe Boba
Dolce Mini Cakes LLC
Honeybee’s Kitchen
Le Bon Macaron
Relation Coffee
Exhibitors
Ace
American Arab Intellectual Property Association
ASSE international high school exchange programs
D.A. Blodgett St John’s
Edelweiss Club Grand Rapids
Edye Evans Hyde
GR Sister Cities International
Grand Rapids Scottish Society
Happy Henna & Henna Crowns of Courage
Korean Connections
Les Clay
Polish Heritage Society of Grand Rapids
West Michigan Asian American Association Inc
Art and Merchandise
Bear Tracks
Beautiful Black and Bold by BettySue
Daniel Vallie
Guelaguetza Designs
The Gaelic League/Irish-American Club of West Michigan
Voice in the Wood
Community Involvement Form
We would love to have your organization, group, or business join us at the Cultural Heritage Festival at the GRPM with a demonstration, information, or activity table. We also welcome vendors for a small fee of $25. Join us for the celebration by signing up below!
Cultural Organization Videos