49th Indy
International Festival
Presented by
Nationalities Council of IndiANA
Queen Pageant
The queen contest will be held Friday night. For more information visit Queen Facebook: @NCIqueens
Saturday- November 15
3:00 p.m.
Free Services
Free Health, Wellness, Dental, and Vision Screening.
Saturday- November 15
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Parade
Parade of Nations.
Saturday- November 15, 2025
7:00 p.m.
Around the World
Since the beginning of Indy International Festival’s journey, every year has had a unique theme for club members to focus their educational component at the annual event held during International Education Week. Since 2013, every February, NCI club members choose a theme to promote “Around the World”.
SCHOOL FIELD TRIP INFO
- Grade School Hours – Thursday, November 13th from 9am-4pm
- High School Hours – Friday, November 14th from 9am-4pm .
- School Hours are also general public hours. NCI will provide a passport booklet for students during these hours.
2025 THEME: ARHCITECTURE
2014 Traditional Dress
2015 Music & Dances
2016 Homes
2017 Visual Arts
2018 Destinations
2019 Food & Sports
2020-21 The Covid Years
2022 Crafts
2023 Holidays
2024 Art
2025 Architecture
School Sign-up
Thursday, November 13th is for Kindergarten through 8th Grade.
Friday, November 14th is High School Hours.
Exhibitor Application
Applications are open for 2025 Indy International Festival at the Johnson County Fairgrounds in Franklin, IN! Hours pending final vote, but look to be slated for 9am-4pm on Thursday & Friday and 10am-6pm on Saturday.
Write Check Payable to: Nationalities Council of Indiana. Address: 6052 Pilory Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46254. Alternatively, Venmo QR is available in the applicatin form.
Print, fill up the form, pay fee and then EMAIL TO TREASURER.
Private Events
Performance hours are Thursday and Friday from 9:30am to 3pm and Saturday from 10am to 5:30pm. All performances must be scheduled through the website. Thank you for your interest in performing.
