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Welcome to our Festival Activities.

This is where you will find information on all the fun activities for festival on June 3, 2023 as we get closer to that date. Until then, look around to see what happed last year. We hope you will attend and join us again in 2023 at accesso ShoWare Center in Kent. 625 West James Street, Kent, WA 98032

Check out our past festivals

2022 Program

The 2022 Festival is currently in the planning stage for the date of June 18, 2022. Our program is available below.

Final Program 2022 (pdf)Download

Entertainment

We lined up some amazing cultural performances for you last year. See who performed in 2022.

We are accepting applications for performers for 2023. One stage will be inside ShoWare in the arena and the other will be outside in front of ShoWare on the plaza.

Arena Stage Program 2022 (jpg)Download
Plaza Stage Program 2022 (jpg)Download

International Taste of Kent Food Truck Court

Food Trucks at Kent International Festival in 2022

We brought together a variety of tasty flavors and dishes from around the globe with local food trucks for the first time in 2022. See below a sampling of the food trucks who joined us last year. We are recruiting food trucks again for 2023 to be at accesso ShoWare Center in the west parking lot from 11am to 3:00 pm.

Spice On Curve

Spice On Curve brings authentic Indian flavors! They are known for their spicy food and main dishes including lamb curry, tikka masala, vegetable curry, and so much more. These dishes are inspired from age old recipes that have been passed down in the family for decades. Their spin on street food is what makes them unique, and easy to eat! These dishes are made using only local ingredients.

Paparepas

  PAPAREPAS Venezuelan Food has a great variety of options among which you can find proteins, carbohydrates, vegetables, gluten free, vegetarian, or vegan options. 

Venezuelan Food is vibrant and diverse, full of fresh, hearty produce, and some fascinating fusions. Our foods have all he passion and color of Latin America. 

Momo's Kebab

Mohamed and Ahmed - brothers who were born and raised in Alexandria, Egypt - found their passion for cooking working odd end jobs during their first few years living in the States. 

in 2019, they decided to share their passion with the world by opening a food truck. They use traditional preparations for dishes that are authentic to their Egyptian origin. All of their sauces and spreads are made from scratch giving folks a healthy alternative to fast food.


El Argento

El Argento is Authentic Argentinian Cuisine. Washingtonians enjoy trying out unique tastes. Since there are hardly any Argentine cuisine in WA, El Argento shares a piece of their country’s authentic taste.  They started as a food truck and have recently expanded to a brick and mortar restaurant. Come and visit them for the same great food and a whole new experience!

Creole Soul

Dat Creole Soul was born from the passion of “The Boss”  Hampton Isom. The Boss had a dream to bring his love of Cajun Cuisine to the Pacific Northwest and has built one of the finest food trucks the Seattle area has seen.  When you see the truck, you’ll know some of the best spoon'n  is definitely done in the kitchen.

Fire Tacos De Birria

Authentic Mexican Tacos

BIRRIA is a Mexican stew made with meat (beef, lamb, goat) braised in an adobo, flavored with dried chiles and herbs. Garnished with cilantro, onion and lime. Fire Tacos De Birria serves Tacos de Birria. Handmade Corn Tortillas. Res/Beef. Borrego/Lamb. Chivo/Goat.

Khun 9

Khun 9 Thai Truck  - Great taste is the name of the game and they're committed to stepping up to the plate. Their goal is provide delicious, natural options. That's why they prepare all of their meals with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. 

Pecos Pit BBQ

Pecos Pit was put on this planet to spread the joy of great BBQ, flavor and family to every city. Pecos Pit BBQ Restaurants trace their roots back to when Ron and Debra Wise opened the first Pecos on Seattle’s 1st Avenue South in 1980. They served two essential ingredients to their guests; warm welcomes and smoked meats. Their delicious alder smoked, slow-roasted beef and pork are now legendary. 

Litty City Cafe

Litty City Cafe will be not be a food truck but will have a dessert booth at our festival. They are a cafe located right here in Kent. Come to their booth on the plaza to buy delicious waffles and shave ice. 

Booths in 2022

Passport Cultural Booths

Cultural Retail and Information Booths

Cultural Retail and Information Booths

Our Passport Cultural booths had an interactive activity for you to enjoy and to learn something about their culture. These booths are located inside ShoWare in the Concourse.


  1. Snohomish-Blue Heron Canoe 
  2. Iraq -Iraqi Community Center of Washington
  3. USA - Greater Kent Historical Society 
  4. Africa - Mother Africa
  5. China - Little Multilingual Kids Academy
  6. Uzbekistan - Seattle- TashKent Sister City Association
  7. Japan - Highline College International Student Program
  8. Mexico - Seattle Multimedia
  9.  Punjab/Sikh - Khalsa Gurmat Center 


Stop at the KIF Passport Booth with a sign that has a picture of the KIF Passport and ask for a passport. Then enjoy interactive games, activities, or fun challenges  at each of the cultural Passport booths. When complete,  ask to have the Passport stamped and go to the next booth.  When all done, go back to the KIF Passport Booth and vote  for the best cultural Passport booth. We will have a free  book written by Eileen Wacker to give you. 

Our Passport Program is sponsored by Sound Credit Union this year.


Cultural Retail and Information Booths

Cultural Retail and Information Booths

Cultural Retail and Information Booths

These booths were located outside in front of ShoWare. You can find information and service booths, cultural retail booths  and other local organizations. 


  • Kent Library 
  • KCLS Kent Police Department Puget Sound Fire 
  • Bombalicious Beauty LLC Orzala Design 
  • My Self Love ABC Safi Hot Sauce 
  • Litty City Café Dessert Booth
  • Children's Therapy Center 
  •  Glover Empower Mentoring 
  • The Way to Happiness Northwest 
  • Kent Chamber of Commerce 
  •  Vine Maple Place  
  • Apridot Studios 
  • H.O.P.E Center Resources 
  • Living Well Kent 
  • King County Elections 
  • Art Heritage Center 
  • Voices of Children's Faith in Northern Uganda (VOCFINU) 
  • Foundation For a Drug-Free World 
  • Rainer Valley Leadership Academy 
  • BP Brand 
  • International Rescue Committee (IRC) Washington 
  • Kent Toast 'n Boast/Kent Evening Toastmasters 
  • American Colleges of Mixed Arts 
  • Open Doors for Multicultural Families 

Sponsor Booths

Cultural Retail and Information Booths

Sponsor Booths

These booths have helped support our festival with funding to keep Kent International festival free for the public to attend. Stop by and learn more about what these businesses offer to the greater Kent area. These booths are also outside on the plaza.


  • Molina Healthcare 
  • Pacific Medical Centers 
  •  King County Metro Transit 
  • Cruise Planners
  • Outpatient Physical Therapy
  • Sound Transit
  • Sound Credit Union 
  • HartLaw PLLC and Lathespun Gifts 
  • One Stop Medical 
  • Harborstone Credit Union
  •  Edward Jones and Krueger Home Loans 
  • Coldwell Banker Bain and Dennis Insurance 
  • Lamfers Journeys and Geli's Photographic Solutions 
  • Pollard Chiropractic 
  • Whalley Law PLLC 
  • Dentists of Covington/ Dentists of Auburn 


See our Partners Page for links to these business

Art Exhibit 2022

Kent Community Foundation

For several years, Kent Community Foundation has organized and sponsored an art exhibit for our festival. The art work comes from many students in the Kent School District.

Last year they displayed the work of almost 150 students inside in the arena in ShoWare. Many attendees stopped by to see all the wonderful drawings from our local students.

There was also an origami activity that attendees could try while visiting the art exhibit.


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