People from more than 60 countries reside in Spartanburg, South Carolina and more than 100 international businesses make Spartanburg their home. In 1985 the City of Spartanburg hosted its first International Festival to celebrate Spartanburg's diverse community, today the International Festival has expanded its International connection to reach a more global audience attendance. The Spartanburg International Festival is held each fall in beautiful Barnet Park. More than 8,000 people attend to celebrate and explore the world through food, music, dance, folk art and more. Since 2007 a country has been selected by International Cultures of Spartanburg to be the host country for the International Festival. The culture of the host country is represented in various ways throughout the festival and on this website. Past recipients include Germany (2007) and China (2008). Africa is the Host Continent for the 2009 International Festival. Check throughout the website for Fun Facts About Africa! Vendor Information: Interested in being a vendor at the 2009 International Festival? Applications now being accepted. Vendor Applications: Avenue of Nations Fair Trade Folk Art Market International Trade Zone

	Host Continent | Africa

	Fun Facts About Africa
	Did you know the original Star Wars Movie was filmed in Africa? Tunisia's vast deserts and curious dwellings (dug out and carved underground) made it the ideal locale for Star Wars. Today tourist can visit the home of Luke Skywalker and many of the dwellings used in the original film.

October 3, 2009 - Barnet Park, Spartanburg, SC
Admission to the International Festival is free and open to the public.