Performers For Renton Multicultural Festival Wanted

RENTON, WA — Renton's annual multicultural festival will kick off the weekend of Sept. 13 this year, and event organizers are accepting applications now from performers looking to participate.

Here's more from the city of Renton:

The City of Renton presents the fourth annual Renton Multicultural Festival on September 13 and 14, 2019, and is looking for interested performers including artists, musicians, dance groups and more.

We're looking for a variety of talents whose performances demonstrate their culture and individuality. Performers must be willing to share how their art form supports their culture and/or engage with festival attendees in a brief demonstration.

If you or your group are interested in performing at the festival, please complete the online application at rentonwa.gov/festival. Submission deadline is Friday, May 24, 2019. Performers selected will be notified by June 10, 2019. Performers will be paid. Questions can be emailed to Donna Eken.

The festival’s opening night, on Friday, September 13, will held be at Carco Theatre from 6 to 9 p.m. Day two, Saturday, September 14, will start at 11 a.m. and run through 3 p.m. at the Renton Pavilion Event Center and Piazza Park.