Maryland Heights, MO

This year promises to be the most exciting yet, with performances ranging from Egyptian belly dance to Japanese drum ensembles, and everything in between! Performances will take place for the entire duration of the event. We'll also have a free kid's area with arts and crafts activities sponsored by St. Louis County Library, which will be open from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. on the day of the event. 

Our full schedule of events is as follows: 

• 11:00 a.m. • Opening Ceremony • (International Stage)
• 11:30 a.m. • The St. Louis Cultural Flamenco Society • Traditional Flamenco dancing. • (International Stage)
• 12:00 p.m. • World Musician • Traditional musical performances on historic stringed instruments from the Middle East and Asia. • (Unity Tent)
• 12:15 p.m. • St. Louis Traditional Chinese Music Ensemble • A variety of traditional Chinese music and American/Pop music played on traditional Asian and Chinese instruments. • (International Stage)
• 12:45 p.m. • World Musician • Traditional musical performances on historic stringed instruments from the Middle East and Asia. • (Unity Tent)
• 1:00 p.m. • Meghan Torno Irish Dancers • Traditional Irish dancing. • (International Stage)
• 1:30 p.m. • Belly Dance with Nissa • Egyptian Raqs Shamadan (The Candelabrum Dance). • (Unity Tent)
• 1:45 p.m. • Bobby Norfolk • African Storyteller • (International Stage)
• 2:15 p.m. • Belly Dance with Nissa • Egyptian Raqs Shamadan (The Candelabrum Dance). • (Unity Tent)
• 2:30 p.m. • Fire Inside • Bulgarian Folklore Dances. • (International Stage)
• 3:00 p.m. • The Austrian Trio • Traditional Austrian music played on clarinets. • (Unity Tent)
• 3:15 p.m. • St. Louis Osuwa Taiko • Japanese drumming ensemble. • (International Stage)
• 4:00 p.m. • The Austrian Trio • Traditional Austrian music played on clarinets. • (Unity Tent)
• 4:15 p.m. • Aalim Belly Dance • Variety of dance from the genre Danse Oriental representing the Middle and Near East, as well as central European regions. • (International Stage)

*Schedule is subject to change.

If you're hungry, we have you covered - with multiple food vendors at the event, including a menu from 314 Social inspired by Cajun cuisine, you can sink your teeth into flavors from all over the world! 

Want to do some shopping between performances? We'll have a dedicated marketplace showing off goods from countries all over the world as well. The following vendors will be present at Worldfest throughout the entire duration of the event!


We can't wait to bring the world to your doorstep with this year's Worldfest! For more information on the event, including a full list of performers, the day's schedule, and more, please visit www.marylandheights.com/WorldFest. We'll also be posting regular updates on activities leading up to the event on our social media platforms - stay tuned for more info!