An event that celebrates art, ethnic cuisine and diverse music, could be no other than the Great Lakes Folk Festival (GLFF), happening Aug. 9 -11 in downtown East Lansing.

GLFF is expected to draw 90,000 visitors over the three-day weekend. The festival will include opportunities to explore various cultural items, such as Celtic and Hmong music offerings, Middle Eastern and Thai foods, and Native American baskets.

“At the heart of the festival, we have master artists who are really invested in sharing the traditions they grew up with — in their families, churches, ethnic groups, or in a particular region,” said Lora Helou, MSU Museum Associate Director. “They are talented artists in their own right, and at the same time, they show how traditions carry on and how they are vital expressions of what makes us who we are and what we value.”

The Great Lakes Folk Festival was created in partnership with the city of East Lansing in 2002 to promote a greater awareness of diverse cultures through music, dance, food, etc. The event is free and open to the public.

To find out more information, check out the Great Lakes Folk Festival website.