Celebrating diversity
Learning about different cultures
Making the future generation global citizens
Who's Behind All This?
That would be the Houston Festival Foundation, Inc., a 501-c-3
non-profit organization established in 1971. The Foundation is supported primarily through corporate sponsorship and corporate and Foundation grants, site vendors, in-kind support from the City of Houston through services, and
you!
Our non-profit status keeps our ticket prices low!
(surf the web and compare our cost to other festivals that charge)
Where Does The Revenue Go?
Right back into iFest to bring you high quality entertainment and cultural exhibits every year. It helps pay for the music, the sound, the lights, the stages, and
arts and education programs that reach nearly one million students in the Greater Houston area.
Our Education Programs
Kids learn about the spotlighted country or region from the fall until Festival time with our
Teacher's Curriculum Guide. They participate in contests, receive scholarships and attend field trips on-site to see the living museum and other interactive exhibits. For more on our education programs,
click here.
Business
The Houston International Festival (iFest) fosters good will relations with other countries in an effort to stimulate international trade. We coordinate and partner closely with the The Greater Houston Partnership, Houston and Convention and Visitor's Bureau, Houston Protocol Alliance, the Mayor's office, chambers of commerce, consulates and embassies to bring you iFest!
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