FusionFest

Nov. 30 – Dec. 1, 2019

Our Mission

To celebrate the people and the many cultures that make Central Florida awesome.

What We Do

We organize weekly and monthly, both virtual and in-person, events that keep the community engaged and connected to the cultural diversity in Central Florida. We participate in parades and create dining experiences and workshops from January to November. Our signature event on Saturday and Sunday after Thanksgiving Day in Downtown Orlando is a free, two-day, festival that draws people from more than 110 different cultures to experience music, dance, food, visual arts, spoken word, games and interactive activities.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Keep an eye on our social media and website to join in one (or several) of the Diversitastic! Dining Experiences, the Flag Crew in parades, workshops, webinars and to perform at the Thanksgiving Weekend festival.

WHEN IS THE FREE FESTIVAL

Saturday and Sunday after Thanksgiving Day – November 27 & 28, 2021.

FESTIVAL HOURS

Saturday from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. & Sunday from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.

WHAT WILL YOU FIND AT THE FESTIVAL

  • Opening Spectacle
  • International Food Court & Marketplace
  • Stages featuring music, dance, spoken word and fashion
  • Film Station screening the MYgration Films in partnership with Global Peace Film Festival
  • Global Street Dance Party
  • Diversitastic! Choir
  • Interactive Experiences
  • Visual Arts Gallery
  • Celebrations & Faiths Station
  • Kids Village
  • Exciting Prizes
  • Community Panels
  • Fusion Contests with cash awards

WHERE

At the Seneff Arts Plaza at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Downtown Orlando.

WHO IS BEHIND IT

FusionFest is a non-profit organization with support from Orange County Government and corporate sponsors. Since 2016 a Steering Committee of 40 members with heritages from around the globe meets monthly to shape the project.

Contact Us

For more information about how you can participate, please contact Terry Olson, “Chief Instigator” at:

Terry Olson, Director
Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs
Mailing address: P.O. Box 1393
Orlando, Florida, 32802-1393
Offices: 450 E. South St., Suite 345
Orlando, Florida, 32801

Email: ArtsandCulturalAffairs@ocfl.net
Phone: 407-836-5540
Fax: 407-836-5554