Saturday Oct. 3, 2026 Oyster Shell Park, 12N – 8PM
Thank You to:
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.
Join Us at Connecticut’s Leading Multicultural Festival, Two Stages of Live Performances & 50+ International Food, Crafts, Arts & Exhibitors!
Unity thru Community. This is the Power of NICE.
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.
Main Stage Line Up
Full schedule to come
Bushman Returns to the Main Stage to Celebrate a Decade of NICE Fests
“I am proud to congratulate the NICE Festival on its 10th anniversary. For a decade, the Norwalk International Cultural Exchange has brought our community together to celebrate the rich diversity that defines both our city and our global connections.
In Norwalk, our diversity is one of our greatest strengths. It shapes who we are, enriches our neighborhoods, and strengthens our sense of community. The NICE Festival beautifully showcases that strength through food, music, art, dance, and cultural traditions from around the world.
We are truly fortunate to host such a vibrant and meaningful gathering here in our city. Congratulations to the organizers, volunteers, performers, and sponsors who make this event possible. I look forward to celebrating the NICE Festival for many years to come.
Norwalk Mayor, Barbara Smyth
NICE Festival Saturday Oct. 3 2026
Come for Fun! October, NICE Festival in Norwalk, CT (SONO). Noon – 8 PM, Oyster Shell Park Near I-95. Free International Music, Food, Arts and Crafts. Family Friendly Fall Event. Near The Maritime Center.
Travel/Parking Details
The Festival takes place Saturday, Oct 3, 2026, at Oyster Shell Park, 12 Noon to 8 PM
Click for directions, parking, accessible parking and mobility/wheelchair access and safety guidelines. We look forward to you seeing you Saturday October 3rd.
Become a Vendor
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.
In Memoriam
In Honor of the late Joseph H. Harris, Founding Partner and Advisory Board Member
Patron
Winston A Johnson – The World Needs NICE
By sponsoring our festival, your business will play a vital role in strengthening community bonds and celebrating the rich tapestry of our local culture.
