Unity Fest 2023 - save the date

A Free Family Festival

Leclaire Park Map

Diverse Performers · Inspiring Speakers · Free Food & Drinks · Free Kid’s Crafts & Activities · Interfaith Prayers · Local Organization Booths

The third ever Unity Fest will be held 11-4 PM on September 28th, 2024 at Leclaire Park, Edwardsville. We are soliciting fellow well-wishers of humanity, both individuals and organizations, to help with the success of this event. 

This free festival will include a main stage showcasing inspiring speakers and culturally diverse performers in promotion of the event theme: Serving CommUNITY Together. Family-friendly activities and age-appropriate lessons on diversity and unity. Interfaith prayers will be shared from a variety of denominations and religions. Additionally, booths throughout the park will feature like-minded organizations sharing information and/or activities. 

In an effort to uphold an inclusive spirit, no commerce will take place at the festival. Our sponsors will provide free food and non-alcoholic drinks from local minority-owned businesses. 

Our hope is to bring together as many different faces and voices of our community as possible. We look forward to your participation in this important event.

Free Food

  • AJ’s Mediterrean
  • Soullful Truck
  • Tony’s Tacos
  • Vegan options from Green Earth Grocery
  • Snacks from La Tierra Bonita
  • Popcorn and frozen custard from Mac’s Family Fun Time
  • & More

Presenting Sponsors

City of Edwardsville logo

Corporate Sponsors

Joe DeVary Country Financial
Joe DeVary Country Financial

Network Sponsors

Edwardsville District 7
Edwardsville District 7
Edwardsville District 7

Partner Sponsors

Edwardsville Bahá'ís
Byron Carlson Petri and Kalb LLC
Busey Bank
Colibri Handmade
Joe DeVary Country Financial
Green Earth Grocery
Joe DeVary Country Financial
the ole print shop logo

Organization Booths

  • Ahmadiyya Muslim Committe
  • Alpha Kappa Alpha
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters
  • Bomas of Thairu
  • Center for Racial Harmony
  • Chestnut Health Systems
  • District 7 Schools
  • EDUCATE 7
  • Edwarsville Police Department
  • Edwardsville Public Library
  • Edwardsville YMCA
  • Edwardsville Baha’i
  • Faith Coalition
  • First Baptist Church
  • Fuller Dome
  • Gift of Life
  • Girl Scouts of America
  • GlenEd Pantry
  • homes4humans
  • Hoyleton/Puentes de Esperanza
  • Human Relations Committee
  • Illinois DCFS
  • Immual Methodist/Rainbow House
  • International Hospitality Program
  • KDHX
  • Latino Round Table
  • Lincoln Middle School Library Club
  • Metroeast Interfaith Partnership
  • Metroeast Unitarian Universalist Congregation
  • Muslim Next Door
  • National Museum of African Americans on Stamps
  • Newsong Fellowship
  • Phillip 66
  • SIUE Kimmel Belonging and Engagement Hub
  • SIUE GSA
  • SIUE Hispanic Student Union
  • St Louis Art Hive
  • Well Wishers for Humanity
  • Wesley Chapel