26th International Festival draws crowds for food, entertainment, culture | PHOTOS

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The 26th annual International Festival brought together food, music and culture from around the world on Sunday. The event, which ran from noon to 6 p.m. on the grounds of Immaculate Conception Church, drew large crowds and featured live entertainment, games, a car show, and a wide variety of food booths representing multiple countries.

Festival Director Scott Ellwood said the event had 15 international food booths serving dishes from Hispanic, Asian and American cuisines, along with a beer garden featuring beverages from different countries.

The event included a dedicated children’s area with inflatables and games, as well as a car show for enthusiasts. Local performers took the stage throughout the day to provide entertainment, and a live band performed later in the afternoon.

In addition to food, entertainment, and over 30 craft vendors, the festival featured community ministries and local organizations. Ellwood said the Go Driving Academy was the stage sponsor this year, alongside several other local business sponsors. Admission to the festival was free. Food and activities offered by parishioners and some local vendors were ticket-based, helping to support their efforts in the community.

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