International Festival 2018

This year, Lawton’s International Festival will celebrate its 39th year of promoting greater awareness and appreciation of Lawton’s diverse heritage.  The festival provides local, culturally-based organizations, groups and individuals an opportunity to display aspects of their culture, mainly through performances and demonstrations.

For vendor and/or volunteer performers information as well as the annual poster design competition, call the Arts & Humanities Division at 580-581-3470 or 581-3471 to check on availablity of the 2018 applications and deadlines. 

No Admission or Parking Fees with Free concerts & Entertainment!!!

Friday, Sep 28: 5-10 pm, 5:45 pm Parade of Nations followed by Opening Ceremony with Naturalization Ceremony

Saturday, Sep 29: 11 am-10 pm  

Sunday, Sep 30: 12-5 pm

General Information

For public parking, enter the park at 3rd & NW Ferris Avenue.

2 Stages with Entertainment and Interactive Area

Dining Area Near Food Vendors with Tables and Chairs

Children's Area Activities

International Festival Committee’s Children's Area w/ free games & activities:  To be announced in July.

Information Booth, First Aid, & ATM with Food, Sales & Display Vendors

Festival goes on rain or shine and some events may be subject to change without notice.

No pets (only service animals), bicycles, skateboards, drones and alcoholic beverages.

Highlights  

• Fri., 5:45pm, Parade of Nations, Opening Ceremony w/ Naturalization Ceremony. 2nd Street Stage     
• More to be announced in July

Two Stages and an Interactive Area   

• Volunteer community performing groups
• More to be announced in July

Activities and schedule are subject to change.