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Global Languages and Cultures Festival
March 26, 2026
What: As in year's past, this year's festival lineup consists of a variety academic program and student club tables, international game tables, calligraphy tables, cultural performances, puppet shows, escape boxes, a scavenger hunt, free language placements, food trucks, study abroad info, and more.
When: March 26, 2026. Held on Thursday, March 26, 2026, the Festival will begin at 9AM and have various activities until 2PM. Guests are encouraged to arrive no earlier than 9AM, as the first performance does not begin until 9:30AM.
Where: GVSU - Valley Campus. This year's festival will be held at GVSU's Valley Campus in Allendale, MI. The majority of the festival will be held in Kirkhof Center, specifically, but there will be opportunities to see more of campus, as well as tour our Language Resources Center throughout the event!
See the Modern Languages Website for more details on individual event locations, schedules, and vendors. Events - Modern Languages and Literatures - Grand Valley State University