# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Local Colors Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Roanoke's largest, FREE multicultural festival celebrates 35 years, giving space to the many ethnic cultures from around the globe represented in the Roanoke Valley!  

The festival opens with a Parade of Nations where residents proudly display their flags of their heritage and cultural dress. After that is an afternoon full of ethnic diversity to enjoy. Taste the dishes of many international cuisines, watch vivid dance and music performances, learn about different cultures from several exhibits, purchase vendor goods representing different cultures, and drink an international beer. Kids can create international crafts in our children's activity area and explore fun facts about different country through the Passport Program.

Performer and vendor applications are available ONLY on the Local Colors website. This is the only way to apply. Please do not respond to anyone in the comment section. 

NOTE: Vendor space is full. Applications will be accepted on the waitlist in the event that vendors drop out.  
More info on how to participate is found here: https://localcolors.org/events/2026-local-colors-festival 

The Local Colors Festival is a free family-friendly way to celebrate the bright tapestry that makes Roanoke a welcoming city.

Huge thanks to sponsors and corporate donors! 

Year round sponsors: Roanoke Arts Commission, Carilion Clinic, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, Amaryllis Law

Event sponsors: Erie Insurance, Freedom First Federal Credit Union, Gentry Locke Attorneys, Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport, William Deloache PC

Corporate donors: Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge, Kiwanis Club of Roanoke, MKB Realtors, Bank of Botetourt, ServPro, Roger Redd Allstate Insurance Agency
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/roanoke/2026-local-colors-festival/200029487842209
- **Event Categories**: festivals, performances, food-drinks, entertainment, kids, parades
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 3135

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Roanoke
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Elmwood Park--Downtown Roanoke
- **lat**: 37.267376795802
- **long**: -79.940446062021
- **full address**: Elmwood Park--Downtown Roanoke, 709 US-221, Roanoke, VA 24016-5105, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: 2026 Local Colors Festival
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/d491571c10e183e5c3591f2bd97456451b863ba72bc325158d288381505c4b37-rimg-w1200-h801-dcbc8b79-gmir?v=1775865105

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2026 Local Colors Festival being held?
  - **A:** 2026 Local Colors Festival takes place on Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Elmwood Park--Downtown Roanoke, 709 US-221, Roanoke, VA 24016-5105, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Local Colors Festival?
  - **A:** 2026 Local Colors Festival is organized by Local Colors.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 2026 Local Colors Festival is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Roanoke, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 3,100+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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