The Cultural Fusion Fest will take place on Thursday, May 22, 2025, from 4:00-7:30 p.m. at the YWCA, located at 36 Mt. Desert St., Bar Harbor. A group of nonprofits and former seasonal workers who have made MDI their home have come together to plan the second annual Cultural Fusion Fest, a free, family-friendly event to celebrate diversity and inclusion, welcome seasonal workers to MDI for the 2025 season, provide connections to community resources, and offer opportunities for cultural exchange. Last year’s event was extremely successful, with over 300 attendees representing both seasonal and year-round residents

Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend! The event is designed to be a cultural exchange, primarily focusing on Caribbean and Latin American cultures this year. It will feature live music from Stream Reggae, a Maine-based Reggae band composed of members from Dominica and Jamaica, and DJ Timeless who will put on a Latin dance party.

The event will also feature information tables with area nonprofits and businesses offering resources of use to seasonal workers who are new to the community. These resources will help connect workers with transportation, food access, health resources, and more. New this year, guests will have the opportunity to play or learn to play Dominoes and other popular Caribbean games. 

Community donations are gratefully accepted at bit.ly/SupportCulturalFusionFest. For more information on the event or to discuss other ways to contribute, please reach out to Healthy Acadia at katie@healthyacadia.org or by calling 207-667-7171.