Community, Culture & Cuisine
FREE Family Friendly Event
One of most culturally diverse experiences in Maryland!
3rd Annual Community, Culture & Cuisine
Saturday, June 27, 2026
11am to 4pm
St. Mary’s Square Shopping Center
21600 Great Mills Road, Lexington Park, MD 20653
The 3rd Annual Community, Culture & Cuisine event was hosted by the LEXBA and St. Mary's County Arts Council in the St. Mary's Square Shopping Center on Great Mills Road in Lexington Park, Maryland.
Each year we host over 1,000 attendees, entertaining performances from various cultures, an array of activities, interactive crafts, children's games, and more! Food lovers, enjoy cuisines from around the world!
This event was proudly supported by LEXBA's community partners. This year, the St. Mary's County Arts Council has been instrumental in introducing many wonderful activities and entertainment to our community through this event.
Performance Video Production courtesy of St. Mary's County Government
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Multicultural Performances
| La Diablada - BoliviaDiablada USA brings us this iconic Bolivian mask dance. La Diablada is the symbol of the Carnival of Oruro, a festival recognized by UNESCO for its cultural significance. La Diablada is one of Bolivia's most vibrant and original dances, characteristics that have made it very popular beyond its borders. Learn more! |
| Bollywood Dance - IndiaNaach Performing Arts brings us another energetic performance in the Bollywood Dance tradition. This style combines traditional Indian classical and folk dances with Western styles like hip-hop, jazz, and Latin, characterized by vibrant costumes, storytelling, and syncopated rhythmic movements. Learn more! |
| Piscataway Powwow - MarylandThe Piscataway Nation Singers and Dancers will perform a vibrant, traditional Piscataway powwow, inviting audiences to join the celebratory dance. A powwow is a celebration of all that the earth provides, and is different each season. Hear the drums, join the dance, and sing the songs of the earth with one of our local native tribes. Learn more! |
| Ms. Story's Living History - St. Mary's CountyShemika Renee showcases a powerful, unique historical representation of the black women in St. Mary's County who made the tradition of stuffed ham what it is today. As the ancestor of today's residents, Ms. Story relates the history of this local dish and the women who prepared it. Learn more! |
| Footworks Percussive Dance - Various CountriesAn energetic group of performers from Footworks Percussive Dance Ensemble will showcase the cultural diversity of percussive dance from around the world, from Irish clogging to Appalachian Circle Dances. Footworks brings their own live music, and the sound of tapping feet will have you tapping your toes. Learn more! |
| Jubilee Voices - African American TraditionThe Washington Revels Jubilee Voices ensemble performs throughout the Washington D.C. metropolitan area, preserving African American history and traditions through unique programs that infuse history with a cappella music, drama, spoken word, and dance. Learn more! |
Thank you to our event sponsors! |
MAJOR SPONSORS
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Photo Gallery of Performers
Sponsor the CCCSponsors have various opportunities to support the festival from guidebook ads to placing your logo on an area of the event. Rest assured that LexBA will put your name in lights! Host a Community BoothCommunity booths can be hosted by community resource organizations like county agencies, youth & health services, cultural groups and nonprofits. These booths are not for sales items but exists to help the community bridge gaps and make connections. | Be a CCC VendorWe are looking for food and sales vendors that have specific cultural affiliations and/or roots in our local community. If this applies to you, please apply below!
Volunteers NeededAll are invited to support the 3rd Annual Community, Culture & Cuisine through volunteer service. With your help, this will be our best year yet. Please click on the button to sign up. Also, have your friends or coworkers sign up to volunteer with you. Thank you in advance for your participation! |
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