Bartlett’s ninth annual Global Arts Festival celebrates cultural diversity

Posted May 29, 2025 9:56 pm

By Dale Ann Kasuba, Arts in Bartlett

Dancers perform the traditional Chinese Lion Dance at the 2024 Global Arts Festival in Bartlett. Courtesy of Dale Ann Kasuba

Arts in Bartlett Global Arts Festival returns for its ninth year on June 7-8.

The free community event celebrating cultural diversity will be 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Jim Jensen Pavilion in Apple Orchard Park, 620 W. Stearns Road in Bartlett.

See local groups perform culturally significant dance routines, play unique musical instruments, and sing traditional ethnic songs.

Attendees are invited to participate in a variety of family-oriented lawn games, crafts and activities.

There will be lawn games, like bags, and other fun outdoor activities at the annual Global Arts Festival June 7-8 in Bartlett. Courtesy of Dale Ann Kasuba

Plan to shop a diverse selection of vendor booths full of merchandise and artwork and dine on interesting ethnic foods and beverages offered by Kori's Koop, Tacos Celeste and Kool Kat Ice Cream.

This event is made possible by Arts in Bartlett, Village of Bartlett and Bartlett Park District.

Updates available on our website, www.artsinbartlett.org/global-arts-festival and event Facebook page www.facebook.com/BartlettGlobalArtsFest/.

Traditional German dancing was featured at the 2024 Global Arts Festival in Bartlett. Courtesy of Dale Ann Kasuba

Traditional dances from many regions of the world are featured at the annual Global Arts Festival on June 7-8 in Bartlett. Courtesy of Dale Ann Kasuba

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