Cultural Heritage Festival
Saturday, November 8, 2025 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 a core exhibition with 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. Currently, Anishinabek: The People of this Place which focuses on the Native American culture in the region, is closed for rennovations, but you can find Anishinaabe stories on the walls on third floor across from the Driggs Skylark Biplane and via projections on the third floor’s Michigan Map, at the top of the stairs.
Participating Organizations 2025
Performers
- The Blarney Haggis
- Liv Bouchie
- Euphoria A Capella
- Fashion Show by Arab American Intellectual Property Association
- Edye Evans Hyde and Mike Hyde
- India Link
- Kalamazoo Scottish Country Dancers
- KPop Group Evolution
- Opera by Giovanna Rossini
- Pacific Island Dancers
- Megan Stark
- Traditional Mexican Dance by Mexico Mix
Food
- Burek Etc
- Dolce Mini Cakes
- Famz Food Catering Services
- The Jamaican Way
- Pac Pizzeria
- Kaley'az Cafe
- Tamales Mary
- Tarriko Taqueria
- Taste of Africa Michigan
- Taste of Love
- That Polish Girl Catering
Exhibitors and Vendors
- Arab American Intellectual Property Association
- ASSE International Student Exchange Program
- Brittany Benson Official Artwork
- D.A. Blodgett - St. John's
- The Gaelic League/Irish-American Club of West Michigan
- A Glimpse of Africa
- Grand Rapids Latvian Association
- Grand Rapids Scottish Society
- Grand Rapids Sister Cities
- Guelaguetza Designs
- Jbird Illustrations
- Kent District Library
- Korean Connection
- Lao Community of Michigan
- LouAnn Bryant
- MooZoo Slime Shop
- Polish Heritage Society
- Red Sea Beauty
- Whitefeather's Daughters
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!
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