Saturday, October 25th | 11am to 3pm
We’re a church family from around the world, and we love to celebrate it! Join us for Steele Creek’s 30th anniversary at our biggest multicultural event of the year, Festival of Nations. It’s a fun, family-friendly day that highlights the beauty of diversity and the unity we share in Christ, reflecting Revelation 7:9: every nation, tribe, people, and language worshiping together.
What is Festival of Nations?
The Festival of Nations is a fun, family-friendly celebration of food, culture, and community. Members of Steele Creek Church prepare authentic dishes from their heritage, giving you the opportunity to taste and experience over 30 different cultures, all in one place! You’ll have the chance to walk around to more than 30 tents and enjoy authentic food samples from each one. Along with the food, there will be music, a colorful parade, and a special kids’ activity to make the day fun for the whole family.
Festival of Nations FAQs
The Festival of Nations is a fun, family-friendly celebration of food, culture, and community. Members of Steele Creek Church prepare authentic dishes from their heritage, giving you the opportunity to taste and experience over 30 different cultures, all in one place! You’ll have the chance to walk around to more than 30 tents and enjoy authentic food samples from each one. Along with the food, there will be music, a colorful parade, and a special kids’ activity to make the day fun for the whole family.
Steele Creek Church – Arrowood Campus
1929 West Arrowood Road, Charlotte, NC 28217
Saturday, October 25th from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Admission is free, but donations are accepted to help support the event.
We will accept both cash and card payments for donations.
You can donate ahead of time in-person at our Sunday services or online by clicking here. Donations will also be taken at the door, but they are not required to enter.
Over 30 countries will be represented.
You’ll enjoy authentic food samples prepared by members of our church family, each representing their culture and heritage.
Food will be served in sample portions so you can try as many different dishes as you’d like.
Extra portions aren’t available for purchase, but you are welcome to return to any tent as often as you’d like.
Some tents will offer allergy-friendly options, and known allergens will be marked. However, we cannot guarantee avoidance of cross-contamination.
Absolutely! Kids can join the parade, complete a fun passport activity, and win prizes.
Yes! In addition to food, there will be a parade and a cultural passport with prizes for children who complete it.
Children should stay with their parents during the event. Childcare will not be provided.
Yes! The campus is fully accessible. Handicap parking is available at the Arrowood lot, and our trolley will transport guests from the Edison building lot. Please note that the event does involve a lot of walking.
- Handicap parking will be available at the Arrowood Campus lot.
- General parking will be at the Edison building next door, with a trolley shuttle running back and forth to the event.
Yes, parking is completely free.
The Festival is an outdoor event and will happen rain or shine.
The event will go on in the rain as long as it is safe. In the case of severe weather, we’ll move guests indoors until it passes.
Not at all! The Festival of Nations is for the whole community, and everyone is welcome.
Of course! Please bring your friends, neighbors, and coworkers! We’d love to have them join us.
Yes. Each tent will feature fun cultural facts along with the food. You’ll also have the chance to learn more about some of our missionaries and the ministries of Steele Creek Church.
The Festival of Nations is free and open to everyone. No tickets required!
While there’s no cost to attend, we are gratefully accepting donations to help cover expenses and support future community events. Your generosity allows us to keep this celebration accessible for all while continuing to share the love of Christ across cultures and nations.
There before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us!