Welcoming Week in Willmar
Saturday, Sept. 12th, 2026 from 2-5pm
Corner of 6th St SW & Litchfield Ave SW
Next to City Office and the City Auditorium

Welcoming Week is on a journey to build a community that’s “all in” on valuing diverse perspectives, backgrounds, experiences, and cultures.

This free event welcomes all community members to learn about and celebrate our diverse population and create and sense of belonging to all.

This year, we’re creating even more opportunities to connect over free food samples from around the world, activities for kids and families, cultural performances, and our new Global Market. It’s a wonderful opportunity to share our stories, build understanding, and shape what’s next — together.

Food Vendors
As supplies last, enjoy “A Taste of Willmar” with a sampling of snacks from Crazy Nachos, Somali Star, Stacked with Love, Flavor of Haiti, Asian Noodles and Yooniverse Boba.

Want to be part of the festival?

Here are ways to participate:
Community Resource/Exhibitor Fair
Share information about your organization, services, or opportunities. This is a great way to connect directly with hundreds of neighbors and families.

Global Market
Sell or showcase products, crafts, art that represent cultures from around the world. Perfect for local businesses, artisans, and all type of entrepreneurs.

Community Pick-Up Choir
No audition needed — just a love of singing! Join neighbors from across Willmar to learn a few songs together and perform at the festival. All voices and languages welcome.

Volunteers
We will have plenty of opportunities to volunteer the day of the event before, during, and after.

About Welcoming America: Since 2012, Welcoming Week has served as the annual campaign and celebration led by Welcoming America to showcase the growing movement of communities striving to be more welcoming places for all, including immigrants. By fostering mutual respect and cooperation between new and long-time residents, Welcoming Week brings together people across lines of difference toward greater prosperity for all. Welcoming Week is an annual campaign and celebration to showcase the movement of communities striving to be more welcoming places for all, including immigrants and refugees.