Join Us July 6th for the 8th Annual Nice Fest at Oyster Shell Park

To all our performers, vendors, volunteers, the NICE Board, production staff, the City of Norwalk, and, most importantly, our sponsors. It truly takes a village to bring the NICE Festival to life, and we deeply appreciate the support of all our community partners.

Queen Ifrica

Katty Colmenares, Celia Cruz Tribute

Feraba Art

Rock Hearts With Austin Scelzo

Gogo Norales

BALAM Dance Theatre

Join Us to Celebrate a Decade

Saturday, October 3, 2026 from 12 Noon to 8 PM

It was 10 years ago that the Norwalk NICE Festival was founded with the idea of celebrating all Cultures in a day of unity and love. Since 2016 we have been building connections and growing our platform. In that time the Norwalk NICE Festival is now recognized as the Premier Cultural Festival in CT. It is by sharing traditions and customs that we build belonging, and create educational spaces where people of all backgrounds can see themselves—and each other—reflected. Unity thru Community. This is the Power of NICE.

The mission of NICE is to encourage the various groups that make up our society to learn about each other’s traditions and customs in order to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of what each group brings to our community.

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Celebrating our Diversity
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Bringing together our Community
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Fostering a deeper understanding
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The Norwalk International Cultural Exchange

(NICE) is a volunteer-led 501(c3) nonprofit organization whose goal is to promote and increase awareness of the diversity of people from around the world through arts and culture

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Educational Programs

Bringing to life the Global Experience

Our educational and enrichment programs are designed for our youth and are ideal for cross-cultural development and engagement.

We have several options for programming across numerous cultures and cultural performances that we can bring to your school or organization. We hope you will explore what we have to offer and consider us for your next enrichment program or event.

What People are Saying

Don't just take our word for it. Here’s a few friends talking about their experience with NICE.

“Always a great time. Such a great concept and a way to bring everyone together. Love that it’s such a positive event and just what Norwalk needs more of!……..Food was great, Music was great, so many great vendors, and just an overall great time.”

– Cristy Kuban-Gonzales

“The nice festival was wonderful with songs and people from various countries. I saw a lot of joy in people’s faces.”

“We attended the festival on our way home from Philly yesterday! For a festival with free admission I was blown away!!! The fabulous variety of food, vendors, music & wonderful people was a great ending to our trip!! I would say NICE job, but you all did a GREAT job!”

– Renee Cribbins-Warner

“It just gets better and better. The music and cultural dance performances were incredible and I was so happy to see several vegetarian options in the food area. Thanks to all who work hard to make this happen in Norwalk.”

– Tava Naiyin

“Always a great time. Such a great concept and a way to bring everyone together. Love that it’s such a positive event and just what Norwalk needs more of! Jasmine you did an amazing job at the entertainment. Food was great, Music was great, so many great vendors, and just an overall great time.”

“Love the goat curry and traditional Punjabi dancing.”

– Nathaniel Prasad

“What a great time! Better than last year probably because the weather was better. I enjoy taking part in anything going on in Norwalk and this is something not to be missed. We have so much to offer as a community. We should celebrate the diversity Norwalk has to offer more often! Also I love that it’s like a mini food truck festival with so many different types of food to try! I look forward to the 4th annual!”

– Amanda Hall

“It was colorful and joyful, with delicious aromas of wonderful food. I was so glad to have been there.”

– Eylssa Green

“Such a beautiful display of our multicultural city! I’m proud to be a resident of Norwalk and thank all of those involved in putting this together!”

– Melissa Crawford

“It was so NICE to see everyone enjoying this event! Great food and entertainment! Well done!” “Such a beautiful display of our multicultural city! I’m proud to be a resident of Norwalk and thank all of those involved in putting this together!”

“Great festival. So much to do and great food and entertainment!”

– Elizabeth Varuolo

“The NICE organization coordinates a unique showcase for the city of Norwalk by highlighting its diversity. The event draws in a vast array of cultures and is a wonderful learning experience for those who attend. As a public school teacher in a neighboring city, the NICE festival is the kind of environment that teachers thrive for in their classrooms. The festival promotes our differences while fostering the acceptance of humanity. Keeping the event free is a huge factor in attendance and affords everyone in community to unite. Many other festivals which have entrance fees are often cost prohibitive for those who are economically disadvantaged. Kona Ice appreciates the ability to take part in the NICE festival however more importantly is the exposure to the cultural diversity that my young children experience through the performances, exhibits, and vendors at the festival.”

– Kona Ice Of Stamford

A Big Thank You to Our 10 Year Anniversary Festival Sponsors

As a volunteer-led (501-3C) non-profit organization, we count on your support to provide the Norwalk International Cultural Exchange (NICE) Organization programs to our Communities. There’s no NICE without you.