Sara Mitchell
Several attendees wearing vibrant red, white, and multicolored traditional Igbo clothing and headwraps dance in a grassy outdoor festival area during the IgboFest Cultural Celebration. White event tents and other attendees are visible in the background.

Umunne Cultural Association in Minnesota cordially invites the general public to its 31st annual IgboFest Celebration.

The theme is preserving our cultural heritage. 

IgboFest Event Schedule and Details 

  • Saturday, August 8 2026, 11am
  • North Hennepin Community College 
  • Free Admission
  • Full Day of Family Fun 
  • Cultural Performances 
  • Food

Experience Cultural Dishes and Cultural Regalia 

A traditional masquerade performer wearing an ornate black costume and ceremonial headdress participates in a cultural procession during IgboFest.
Attendees in traditional Igbo attire gather outdoors during IgboFest, smiling and dancing together as a woman wearing a sash participates in the celebration.
A performer wearing an elaborate traditional masquerade costume engages with attendees during an IgboFest cultural celebration, while spectators watch nearby.
Traditional dancers perform before a large crowd at an outdoor IgboFest cultural celebration.

For additional information contact: (763) 957 9246, email igbofestmn@yahoo.com                           or visit www.umunne.org. 

Thank you to the community partners who are co-sponsoring the 2026 IgboFest event:

  • The City of Brooklyn Park
  • Minneapolis Northwest Tourism 
  • Minnesota Humanities Center

We hope to see you there! 

 

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