Columbia International Festival Expands in its 30th Year, April 5-6

COLUMBIA, S.C., April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Columbia International Festival will return to the South Carolina State Fairgrounds on April 5-6. This year, the festival celebrates its 30th anniversary with an expanded lineup of exhibits, food, and entertainment. Free parking will be available to ensure accessibility for all attendees.

"Featuring 113 national exhibitors, including Turkey, along with representatives from 104 UN-recognized countries and 9 non-UN nations, this will be our most diverse festival to date," said Dr. Raj Aluri, CIF Director.

Festival Highlights:

• Parade of Nations: Saturday, April 5, at 2 p.m.
• Fashion Shows: The adult Show is on Saturday at 4 p.m., and the Children's Show is on Sunday at 4 p.m.
• International Food Court: 20 vendors from Bangladesh, China, India, Korea, France, Peru, and more.
• Bazaar Marketplace: Artisanal goods from Ghana, Korea, the Middle East, Russia, and Europe.
• 16 service organizations, including Lutheran Services of the Carolinas and USC College of Education.

Festival Hours:

• Saturday, April 5: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
• Sunday, April 6: Noon – 7 p.m.

 Box Office Ticket Prices:

• $10 per adult
• $7 per teen (ages 13-19)
• FREE for children under 13

For more information or to purchase advance online tickets visit cifonline.org. Active-duty military personnel and Title I school students can obtain promotional codes for free tickets at cifonline.org.

Contact: Meredith Edwards
(803) 799-3452 

SOURCE Columbia International Festival