Artists, Vendors Apply For 2025 Reston Multicultural Festival

Press Release: Reston Community Center

RESTON, VA — Reston Community Center invites performing arts groups, artisans and civic organizations to apply to participate in the 2025 Reston Multicultural Festival. This vibrant celebration of diversity will take place on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Reston Town Center.

Now in its 23rd year, the festival draws thousands from across the region and features dynamic performances, cultural demonstrations and unique and traditional items for sale.

RCC invites submissions from individuals of all cultural backgrounds who are eager to share their traditional arts and culture. The Festival will showcase artistic performances on stage as well as various street activities. We encourage vendors, craftspeople and artisans with authentic products as well as community partners to apply.

To ensure we accommodate as many applicants as possible, selections will be based on the materials submitted.

Please note that while styles can be specific to certain religious traditions, they should not be used to proselytize or overtly promote any faith. The Reston Multicultural Festival is a family-friendly event and all performances and displays must be suitable for audiences of all ages, free from content that could be deemed inappropriate for a diverse, multicultural and multigenerational audience. Special consideration will be given to organizations based in Reston.

Interested groups or individuals should complete the appropriate application no later than Friday, June 6, 2025. Please click an application:

• Entertainment Application
• Multicultural Artisan Application
• Community Organization Application

Artists selected for the Reston Multicultural Festival will be notified by Monday, June 23, 2025.
For forms and guidelines, visit Reston Community Center's Reston Multicultural Festival page.

About the Reston Multicultural Festival

The Reston Multicultural Festival is a celebration of Reston’s diversity and community spirit. This annual event brings together the people of Reston to celebrate our rich medley of cultures. Reston Community Center presents the Reston Multicultural Festival in partnership with Reston Town Center, Reston Town Center Association and BXP. Volunteer coordination is provided by the Reston Association. For more information about the festival, visit www.restoncommunitycenter.com/mcf.

About Reston Community Center

Reston Community Center provides a wide range of programs in aquatics, arts, enrichment and lifelong learning for all ages. RCC creates and sustains community traditions through special events, outreach activities and facility rentals enjoyed by all of Reston. For more information, visit www.restoncommunitycenter.com or call 703-476-4500