Palm Bay’s Fifth Annual Multicultural Festival Is This Weekend. Here’s What to Know.

Palm Bay, FL -- The city’s free Multicultural Festival returns Saturday, March 7, at Fred Poppe Regional Park. Doors open at 11 a.m. and the event runs through 3 p.m. Admission is free. Parking is available at the park.This is the fifth year the city has hosted the event, which has grown into one of Palm Bay’s most attended community gatherings.Art Show Opens TonightNew for 2026, the festival has added an inaugural Art Show produced in partnership with the Brevard Cultural Alliance. The art goes on display tonight, Friday, March 6, with a reception from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Ted Whitlock Community Center Gym.The exhibit continues through Saturday’s main festival. The theme ties into the national Semiquincentennial -- America’s 250th anniversary -- making this the first Multicultural Festival to include a formal fine arts component.Entertainment LineupSaturday’s stage schedule features a wide range of live performances:* Indian River Flute Circle* Safari Todd* Wah Lum Kung Fu* Hiti Mahana* Moko Jumbie Stilt Walkers and Junkanoo Band* American Bellydance Club* Spirit of SambaPerformances run throughout the event’s four-hour window.Food, Vendors, and a Kids’ ZoneFood trucks will be on site with international options. Local craft and cultural vendors will be set up across the park grounds. A dedicated Kids’ Zone offers activities for younger attendees.Mayor Rob Medina promoted the event in his March message to residents: “Celebrate culture, creativity, and community with family and friends.”What You Need to KnowWhen: Saturday, March 7, 2026. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Fred Poppe Regional Park, 1951 Malabar Rd NW, Palm Bay, FL 32907 Admission: Free Parking: Free, on siteTonight’s art reception at Ted Whitlock Community Center Gym runs 5 to 8 p.m. and is also free.For vendor inquiries, contact Special Events Coordinator Kaley Berry at [email protected]. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thepalmbayer.com