Weston World Fest marks its 10th anniversary on Sunday, March 2, 2025, featuring more countries, food, and entertainment than ever. Join the celebration from noon to 4:00 pm at the Weston Regional Park event stage.”
Newly added countries for this year include Guatemala and Bangladesh, while this year’s Theme Village will showcase Scotland, New Zealand and the USA. This event is one of the largest in Weston, regularly drawing over 3,000 happy and enthusiastic attendees.
“Our amazing volunteer team in partnership with the City of Weston has made sure the 10th anniversary of the Fest is over the top,” notes Event Director and Founder Carol Lema. “We also have a special exhibit this year thanks to our friends at Young at Art which features the mouth-watering ice cream and candy art of renowned local artist Stan Slutsky. If you’ve never been, this is definitely the year to attend.”
Under the guidance of Country Booths Director, Carolina Herrera, the 20 participating countries and a passport program for kids will bring this year’s theme, “Patterns and Pastimes” (Hobbies), to life. Carolina shares, “Expect a vibrant celebration of diverse traditions and customs, where you’ll see firsthand the unique hobbies and patterns that define each country’s way of life. Come and experience the magic of cultural exchange where every booth offers a new world to explore!
Entertainment Director Bhavana Jain notes, “I can promise you this year’s performances are going to be absolutely amazing! We are thrilled to bring back the vibrant Shimmy Connection, the captivating Ukrainian performers, and the powerful beats of Ronin Taiko drummers. This year’s lineup will include Kelly Academy of Irish Dance, Nach Meri Jaan Indian Dance, Brazilian Voices, Bolivia Magica Ballet Folklorico and Venezuela Danza y Tambor.”
Restaurant co-directors Magida Arslan and Adam Goldstein share that there will be more food offerings than ever before, including booths and popup carts with international cuisine, specialties from the tropics, Boba Tea, and Guatemalan coffee. Meals, drinks and desserts are available for purchase.
A Theme Village under the direction of Carolina Gomez will bring additional country activities. Event Activity Stations including henna art, a Florida-themed photo booth, and a mini-rugby clinic will also be available. Raffle prizes for all ages round out the day’s offerings.
While the event always includes a curated selection of local nonprofit organizations, in recent years there has also been more inclusion of the deaf and hard-of-hearing community. “We are pleased to have not only the nonprofit organization CHC Hearing but also a performance in sign language onstage by the Cypress Bay ASL Honors group,” notes Laura Dobrzanski, Arts Council President.
“This popular cultural event celebrates Weston’s rich diversity and brings people from all walks of life together,” reflects Annalisa Walker, City of Weston Special Events Manager. “Weston World Fest fosters learning, human interaction, and cultural growth. At this year’s tenth anniversary event, we invite everyone to join us to experience a sense of connection, shared joy and the positive energy that Weston World Fest is known for.”
