Springfield Campus – Student Life is hosting the 13th annual Multicultural Fest TODAY from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. outside A. Lincoln Commons. LLCC Outreach Centers in Beardstown, Jacksonville, Taylorville and Litchfield will also have events.

The annual Multicultural Fest showcases various cultures with entertainment and cultural exhibits. Exhibitors participating include Sol Peru, Springfield Baha’i Center, Sokol Polish Folk Dancers, LLCC Student Government Association, LLCC Hablamos, Logger Activities Board and more.

DJ Yinka will provide music from various regions of the world such as Latin America, Asia and Africa. Local restaurants offering ethnic food samples from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. include Clay’s Popeye’s Bar-B-Q, Flavor of India, Hunan Chinese Restaurant, Omar’s Latin Fusion Cuisine, Palermo’s Sicilian Cucina and Kingsway African and Caribbean Cuisine.

LLCC-Beardstown – TODAY, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. – Entertainment includes an African drum presentation and dance. The event also includes a native dress fashion show. Cultural food served will include African, Chinese, French, German, Hispanic, Irish and Italian cuisines. LLCC students will provide instruction on cultural arts and crafts and henna art hand painting.