Cultural Xchange Festival 2025
Join us for a celebration of cultures in Lake Oswego! Step into a world of vibrant sights, sounds, and flavors at the Cultural Xchange Festival. This free, open-to-the-public event is a one-of-a-kind celebration of the rich traditions that make up our globe and community.
A Feast for the Senses
Feel the rhythm of the world with traditional dance and musical performances. Schedule of events includes:
- 11:00 am: Emcee DJ Avelanche
- 11:00 am: Clan Macleay Pipe Band - Scottish Piping & Drumming
- 11:20 am: Welcome from City Councilor Ali Afghan (Main Stage)
- 11:35 am: Polynesian Dance Tribute (Center Stage) - Tahitian Dance & tributes to Hawaiian Hula and Maori Folkloric Dance
- 12:00 pm: Choro da Alegria (Main Stage) - Melodies from Brazil
- 12:55 pm: White Lotus Foundation (Center Stage) - Dragon & Lion Dancing
- 1:30 pm: Mbrascatu (Main Stage) - Italian Folk Rock
- 2:25 pm: Mexica Tiahui (Center Stage) - Aztec Dance Group
- 2:50 pm: Sharon Warman Agnor (Center Stage) - Arts Council of Lake Oswego Gallery Without Walls People's Choice Award winner for her work, In the Mystery
- 3:00 pm: Mariachi México En La Piel (Main Stage)
- 3:50 pm: Marcus Lattimore (Main Stage) - Writer & former NFL player
- 4:10 pm: Sebé Kan (Center Stage) - West African Drum & Dance Troupe
- 4:30 pm: Sankar Raman (Center Stage) - Founder of The Immigrant Story
- 5:00 pm: The Occidental Tourists (Main Stage) - Traditional Arabic, Turkish, Kurdish, Armenian & Persian Music & Dancers
Experience the World in One Place
Wander through a marketplace featuring international cuisine, handcrafted artisan goods, and local nonprofits dedicated to cultural connection and community impact. Sample bold and exciting flavors, find unique treasures, and learn about organizations making a difference. Check out our interactive map HERE. Vendors include:
- Andisheh Center
- Asona Cuisine
- Atrum Arte
- Boba Gems
- Budapest Bakery
- Cedars Lebanese Kitchen
- Céu By Luv
- Chinese Friendship Association of Portland
- Chinese Youth & Women Organization
- Donut Days
- Hans Garden Co.
- Huitzil Imports
- Husubis' Poke Shop
- Joy Luck Crystals
- Kali Kantina
- Framework International - Forest Grove United Church of Christ
- Kiss of Polynesia
- Koa Roots
- Kuhu
- Lake Oswego School District Belonging
- Lakewood Theatre Company
- LoLo S San Xiang
- Mr. Baklava
- ODOJ Civil Rights Unit
- Oya & Idil Jewelry
- Ozznek Shoes
- Peruvian Cultural Festival
- Pollos Aguilar
- Rosa's Churros
- Sharp Henna
- Sister Products
- True Craft Soap Co.
- Unique Village Crafts & Textiles
- WAREE - Women Artisan Resource Enterprise
- Watseka Journeys
- Whabii
- WomenSew Global Foundation
Celebrate, connect, and explore. Don’t miss this unforgettable day of culture, creativity, and community!
