Lincoln Land Community College (LLCC) is set to host its 20th annual Multicultural Fest on Wednesday, Oct. 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Trutter Center on the Springfield campus. The event, which celebrates cultural diversity through food, entertainment, and exhibits, is free and open to the public.
Attendees on the Springfield campus will enjoy free samples from local food trucks, including Azteca, B & W, and Gyros Stop, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Entertainment will feature performances by DJ Yinka, spoken word artist Tebe Zalango, musician Tom Irwin, and LLCC student performers. Henna body art will also be available courtesy of Expressions Body Art & Design.
Various college and community organizations will host cultural exhibits, including the Islamic Society of Greater Springfield, Lithuanian American Club of Central Illinois, Springfield Lincoln Library, and others.
LLCC’s outreach centers will also hold their own celebrations. The Jacksonville campus will host an event on Thursday, Oct. 10, from 2 to 3 p.m. featuring food, trivia, and displays by English language learning students. The Litchfield and Taylorville campuses will hold events on Oct. 9, with Litchfield offering food and coffee from around the world from 12:30 to 3 p.m., and Taylorville showcasing international snacks and activities from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The festival is organized by LLCC Student Life.
