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.

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.

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.