IgboFest
The Minneapolis Northwest area is incredibly diverse, with a wide variety of restaurants and businesses that represent the unique flavors of many nations near and far, making it the perfect place to experience and learn about different cultures. Home to two of the most diverse cities in the state of Minnesota – Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park – and IgboFest, a Nigerian cultural celebration that brings together thousands across the country. The 2025 IgboFest will take place on August 9th.
Come celebrate the area's cultural roots at this FREE, family-friendly event celebrating the Igbo culture, the ethnic group native to south-central and southeastern Nigeria. The event brings together more than 5,000 attendees to immerse themselves in this unique and distinctive culture through tasting traditional African dishes and trying African crafts, enjoying a variety of dance performances and processions. Shop for beautiful African jewelry and apparel too!
IgboFest is presented by the Umunne Cultural Association of Minnesota and held annually in August at North Hennepin Community College in Brooklyn Park. Umunne Cultural Association in Minnesota is a nonprofit organization focused on bringing Nigeria’s deep-rooted cultural heritage to the Minnesota community. The association is an organization of Igbo-speaking people of Nigeria living in Minnesota, reflecting their affinity with one another, and with the shared goal of promoting and preserving the rich Igbo culture.
Umunne Cultural Association strives to accomplish its mission through organized cultural events, including IgboFest; community-based educational programs; member volunteer activities; and by establishing relationships with other Minnesota-based organizations that share in the cultural diversity mission of the state of Minnesota. They also work to educate Igbo students to build successful careers and professions so that they may become substantial members and positively contribute to the communities in which they live. Learn more and donate here.
