March 13, 2026
The City of South Bend and Venues Parks & Arts is bringing back the highly anticipated Fusion Fest for its fourth year on Saturday, September 26 from 12:00- 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, September 27 from 12:00-6:00 p.m. in Howard Park.
The two-day festival will be filled with a variety of experiences for all ages. The food vendors, live music/entertainment and artisans all uniquely represent various regions from around the world. Fusion Fest will take over the entirety of Howard Park and surrounding streets. The space will have colorful mandalas with stages and vendors located in regions representing the world: North America, South America, Africa, Europe, and Asia.
Fusion Fest attendees will enjoy a spectrum of music, dance, and varied art forms while learning about learn more about cultures outside of their own. The festival reflects the vibrant and diverse community that makes South Bend such a special place.
Vendors, artisans, and performers who are passionate about sharing their culture through food, art, storytelling, music, dance, and more can apply by visiting sbfusionfest.com. The deadline to apply for vendors, artisans and performers is 11:59pm on Friday, May 29.