Amherst Global Village Festival Returns for a Second Year
Amherst Global Village Festival 2025. Photo: amherstma.gov
Source: amherstma.gov
The second annual Amherst Global Village Festival will take place on Saturday, April 11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Amherst-Pelham Regional High School. 21 Mattoon Street. Hosted by the Town of Amherst and many community partners, this free and family friendly event is dedicated to celebrating cultural diversity and promoting inclusivity within the community.
“We are thrilled to welcome the community back to the Amherst Global Village Festival,” said Assistant Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Philip Avila. “This event continues to grow as a vibrant space where people of all backgrounds can come together to celebrate culture, share experiences, and strengthen the sense of belonging that makes Amherst so special.”
The Amherst Global Village Festival expands upon previous cultural celebrations by bringing together a vibrant array of activities into a single event, including:
- Live performances showcasing traditional music and dance.
- Food vendors offering cuisine from various cultures.
- Local vendors representing diverse crafts and products.
- Linguistic Heritage Celebration featuring language-centered performances, workshops, and games.
- Youth Market spotlighting young entrepreneurs’ creative products and talents. Please note that all transactions at the Youth Market are cash-only.
- Bilingual Storytime.
- Activities and games with Amherst Recreation.
- Resource tables highlighting various town departments and community groups.
For more details about the event, including the full schedule of activities and list of vendors, visit the event website: amherstma.gov/global-village-festival
The Town is committed to ensuring this event is accessible and enjoyable for all members of the community. The event space is ADA accessible. There will also be a sensory inclusive space available and equipped with noise canceling headphones, fidget tools, verbal cue cards, weighted lap pads, and more. If someone needs assistance with food vouchers, please contact the Department of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion by calling 413-259-3198 or visiting them in the Glass Room of the Bangs Community Center (70 Boltwood Walk).
This event is hosted by the Town of Amherst Department of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, the Amherst Human Rights Commission, and the Amherst-Pelham Regional Public Schools in partnership with the Multilingual Parent Advisory Council, Amherst Business Improvement District (BID), Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Black Business Association of Amherst Area.
Generous contributions from community partners and local businesses make this event possible. Sponsors include Amherst College, Mass Cultural Council, Amherst BID, Amherst Cultural Council, Greenfield Northampton Cooperative Bank, Kuhn-Riddle Architects, Summerlin Floors, and UMass Downtown.
