Updated: Venue Change for Inaugural Amherst Global Village Festival April 5

Source: amherstma.gov and Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce

Due to forecasted weather, the Amherst Global Village Festival will be movingt indoors to the Amherst Regional Middle School Address 170 Chestnut St. All event performances, vendors, and activities will still take place as planned at this new location. 

The inaugural Amherst Global Village Festival wiil be held on Saturday, April 5 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on the Amherst Town Common. (Rain Location: Amherst Regional Middle School, 70 Chestnut Street). Hosted by the Town of Amherst and many community partners, this free and family friendly event is dedicated to celebrating cultural diversity and promoting inclusivity within the community.

The festival will feature a vibrant array of activities including:

• Live performances on two stages showcasing traditional music and dance. 
• Local vendors representing diverse crafts and products. 
• Food trucks offering cuisine from various cultures.  
• Linguistic heritage celebration featuring language-centered performances, workshops, and games. 
• Youth market spotlighting young entrepreneurs showcasing their creative products and talents. Please note that all transactions at the Youth Market are cash-only.
• Storytelling with the Jones Library. 
• Activities and games with Amherst Recreation. 
• Resource tables highlighting various town departments and community groups. 

Among the Food trucks and vendors participating are:

• Bubble Bee
• Carefree Cakery
• Crazy Arepas
• CremeBru.LA
• Henryne’s Soul Food 
• Island Spice Food Truck
• Thai Chili Food Truck
• Twisted Egg Roll Company

For more details about the event, including the full schedule of activities and list of vendors, visit our website: www.amherstma.gov/GlobalVillageFestival

If you need assistance with food vouchers, please contact the Department of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion by calling 413-259-3198.   

Read more about the origins of the Amherst Global Village Festival.

This event is organized by the Town of Amherst, Amherst Business Improvement District, Amherst Regional Public Schools, Amherst Human Rights Commission, Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce, Amherst Media, and Black Business Association of Amherst Area. This event is also made possible by the generosity of many local businesses and community partners.

Generous contributions from community partners and local businesses make this event possible. Sponsors include Amherst Center Cultural District / Amherst BID, Amherst College, Amherst Cultural Council, Summerlin Floors, Kuhn-Riddle Architects, Greenfield Northampton Cooperative Bank, Peoples Bank, Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce, University of Massachusetts Amherst, UMass Five College Credit Union, Amherst Innovative Living, and Yiddish Book Center.