Mankato Area International Festival

November 16, 2025 from 11am-3pm

Come curious. Leave inspired. Ready to celebrate the world with us?

The festival is an excellent opportunity for people from all over the state to gather, interact, learn, and celebrate! The festival is a collaborative effort by Global Educaiton, the Centennial Student Union, students, and community members.

More information, photos and promotional videos are available on Facebook. 

Go to Facebook Event Page

Ticket Information

All festival purchases can only be made with festival tickets. You can purchase tickets on the main and second floors of the CSU with cash or credit card. 

Food Booths & Menus

Food booths, menu and prices will be published by October 22, 2025. Check back for all the delicious options available this year!

Cultural & Vendor Booths

Learn about cultures from around the world, while enjoying a scavenger hunt! Stop by our many cultural booths sponsored by international student and community organizations and do some shopping at our unique vendor booths!

Experience a variety of entertainment and a fashion show from our very own Minnesota State University, Mankato international students! Performances will begin at noon and conclude at 3pm with the closing of the Festival. These performances will be live streamed. Stay tuned for the live stream link!

Photo Contest

The photo contest will run from 11am to 3pm. Everyone is encouraged to come check out the photos and vote for their favorite. The winners will be announced on our Instagram page @MNSUstudyabroad on Tuesday, November 18. There are over 150 photo entries from students, faculty, and staff.


To have your photos featured on our Instagram, tag us with #KICMNSU #INTLmav

 

The Mankato Area International Festival is one of Minnesota's largest international events. The festival showcases food, music, dance, and cultures of many nations, all in one place on one day. Food and performances are provided mainly by international students at Minnesota State University, Mankato, but other local and regional vendors, restaurants, and performance groups AlSO participate.