Mankato Area International Festival

November 10, 2024 from 11am-3pm

The festival is an excellent opportunity for people from all over the state to gather, interact, learn, and celebrate! The festival is a collaborative effort by the Kearney International Center, the Centennial Student Union, students, and community members.

Poster image of the 2024 Mankato Area International Festival schedule of events

Ticket Information

All festival purchases can only be made with festival tickets. You can purchase tickets on the main and second floors of the CSU.

Food Booths & Menus

Click on the group name to see their menu and prices.

  • Momo - Chicken dumpling with sauce ($6)
  • Himalayand Lemonade ($3)

Kottu - Popular street food of chopped flatbread stir-fried with eggs, chicken, and Veg ($6)

  • Yakitori Kabob - Grilled chicken brushed with a savory sauce & served on bamboo skewers ($6)
  • Jade Matcha Latte ($3)
  • Fried Sesame Ball with mung bean filling ($4)
  • Nab Vam - A sweet coconut tapioca drink ($3)
  • Jollof Rice – a West Africa dish of long-grain rice cooked with veg, chicken & spices ($6) 
  • Fried Plantains – crispy & caramelized cousin of bananas ($4) 
  • Misir Wat with Injeera – spicy red lentils with traditional Ethiopian bread & collard greens ($6) 
  • Halim – a popular South Asian stew containing chicken & lentils ($6) 
  • Mango Lassi – creamy drink with mango, yogurt, & ice cream ($3) 
  • Steamed Rice Rolls - steamed rice paper filled with various ingredients ($5)
  • Lotus Cookies
  • Meat Pie – a savory pastry filled with meat, potatoes, & veg ($6) 

Cultural & Vendor Booths

Learn about cultures from around the world, while enjoying a scavenger hunt! Stop by our many cultural booths sponsored by international student and community organizations and do some shopping at our unique vendor booths!

Experience a variety of entertainment and a fashion show from our very own Minnesota State University, Mankato international students! Performances will begin at noon and conclude at 3pm with the closing of the Festival. These performances will be live streamed. Stay tuned for the live stream link!

Photo Contest

The photo contest will run from 11am to 3pm. Everyone is encouraged to come check out the photos and vote for their favorite. The winners will be announced on our Instagram page @MNSUstudyabroad on Tuesday, November 12. There are over 150 photo entries from students, faculty, and staff.


To have your photos featured on our Instagram, tag us with #KICMNSU #INTLmav

 

The Mankato Area International Festival is one of Minnesota's largest international events. The festival showcases food, music, dance, and cultures of many nations, all in one place on one day. Food and performances are provided mainly by international students at Minnesota State University, Mankato, but other local and regional vendors, restaurants, and performance groups A.

 

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