MSU International Fiesta to hold interest meetings for potential performers, vendors

Contact: Harriet Laird

STARKVILLE, Miss.—Those interested in participating in this spring’s 34th annual International Fiesta at Mississippi State University are encouraged to attend one of two interest meetings this month.

The first meeting is Feb. 16 at 4 p.m., with the second one set for Feb. 20 at 11:30 a.m. Both are in Old Main Academic Center, Room 1030, 560 Barr Ave. The sessions are hosted by MSU’s Center for Student Activities, and attendance is a must for those wanting to participate as performers and booth vendors.

The International Fiesta, scheduled for April 11 at 11 a.m., has grown over the years to become one of MSU’s largest events, attracting hundreds of students, employees, local community members and visitors from across the state and region.

“Each year the Fiesta fills the university Drill Field with people from all around the globe sharing their cultures through entertaining performances, international cuisine and crafts,” said Kylie Forrester, director of the Center for Student Activities.

Known for its colorful parade of flags, it’s also a chance to learn something new about people and countries around the world, Forrester added.

Along with the Center for Student Activities, the World Neighbors Association of Starkville is an annual event host.

Those interested in sponsoring International Fiesta can email Karolina Kastsiuchenka, program coordinator in the Center for Student Activities, at k.kastsiuchenka@msstate.edu or Forrester at kylie.forrester@msstate.edu.

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