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The International Festival at NC State University is a cultural showcase event encouraging interactions between individuals of all backgrounds, while upholding the values of diversity, inclusivity, and cultural appreciation.

Yes! There are two giveaway options that attendees can choose between if they get their boarding pass stamped by a certain number of booths. Many of the booths offer samples of food or other items. There is a limited supply of food and giveaway items so be sure to arrive early!

Each student attendee at the International Festival receives a boarding pass when they arrive. The boarding pass can be stamped at booths or the “What’s Next?” tables and then redeemed for a free t-shirt or international snack box while supplies last.

NC State students are lucky to have two International Festival events in Raleigh each year. The International Festival at NC State is specifically for the NC State community and held on campus during the spring semester.

There is also the International Festival of Raleigh held every fall which is a very long-standing and popular event for members of the local community including NC state students. There is no connection between the two International Festivals; we encourage you to attend both!

A special thanks to our sponsors:

Student Government

Office of International Services

Global Engagement

Student Leadership and Engagement

Multicultural Student Affairs