Bellevue is hosting its third annual International Festival to celebrate our global community. The free event will feature live music and dance performances, food trucks, a variety of vendors and tables offering family-friendly activities, giveaways and community information.
The festival will be Saturday, Aug. 8, noon-5 p.m., at Crossroads Park.
Performances
- Seattle Blue Angel Dance Group
- Samoan Siva Afi Warriors Markus and Amina
- Nahui Ollin Tezcatlipoca
- Bernoulli Valerien Big Master
- Alexandra Titiyevska
- Baile Folklore Colibrí
- Thiruvathirakkali by Alapadma
- CHIKIRI & The School of TAIKO
- Khmer Community of Seattle King County
- Chih-yu Chao
- Dede Gjamaki
- Zambuko Marimba Ensemble
Food and Vendors
Join us in supporting our local vendors, featuring a variety of international and regional food and offering handmade artisanal products, perfect for you or as a gift for your loved ones.
Food trucks
- Amor-Eterno Mexican Food – Authentic Mexican cuisine
- Levantine Cuisine – Mediterranean cuisine
- Two Bumz Shaved Ice – Hawaiian shaved ice
Food vendors
- 100th Avenue Cakes – Indian-inspired sweet and savory pastries
- Cafecito Mexican Bakery – Aguas frescas and pan dulce
- Green Steamer LLC – Handcrafted dim sum
- Pizza Rasoi – Indian fusion Pizza
- Reem's Kitchen – Palestine knafeh and shawarma
- Sweet Fortune – Tanghulu fruit skewers
Artisanal vendors:
- Akaihana – Japanese handcrafted accessories
- Avani Henna – Traditional henna art
- Cosmic Cauldron Freeze Dried Treats – Freeze-dried candies
- GG Jewels Blooms – Floral artisan jewelry
- Hana's Naturals – Handmade soaps and skincare
- LAANIE – Luxury non-toxic nail polish
- Lixie Studios – Anime-inspired art and gifts
- Louie de Coton – Stylish dog apparel and accessories
- Sun Yum – Small-batch chili crisp and XO sauces
- TOT Thinking of Them – Handmade artisan crafts and gifts
- Triple Earth Aura Shop – Crystals, energy and wellness
Activities
- Fun lawn games
- Delf–defense workshop
- Gabby Smiley Face Painting – From 1:30 to 5 p.m.
- Local community organizations:
Parking and directions
We highly recommend taking public transit as parking may be limited. Crossroads Park is surrounded by several bus stops connected to park and ride and transit centers. The nearest bus stops are B Line, 245 and 226.
Public Transportation
Crossroads Park is accessible using public transit with routes that serve Eastside park-and-ride and transit centers as well as light rail stations. RapidRide B Line, 221, 226 and 245 are the nearest bus routes:
- RapidRide B Line - Redmond, Overlake, Crossroads, Bellevue
- 226 - Eastgate P&R to Crossroads to Bellevue TC
- 245 - Kirkland TC to Crossroads to Factoria
Plan your trip with King County Metro Trip Planner.
Parking
Free parking is available at these locations on a first-come, first-served basis at the Crossroads Park parking lots, either off Northeast Eighth Street or 164th Avenue Northeast. Additional ADA-accessible parking is available at the Crossroads Park parking lot, located off Northeast Eighth Street.
We highly encourage carpooling to the event.
Attention: Parking at Crossroads Mall, residential neighborhoods (98th Ave NE and 99th Ave NE), other city parks, and private properties is prohibited. Unauthorized parking may result in towing at the owner's expense. The City of Bellevue is not responsible for any towing charges or damages.
Sponsors and Partners
This event is made possible through the generous financial support of Amazon and the partnership of the following community organizations:
- Bellevue Equity Advisory and Community Outreach Network
- OneEastside SPARK
- Wide World Refugee
- Youth Eastside Services
Thank you for your support!