The 11th Annual Hopkinsville International Festival scheduled for March 27-28 has been canceled due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Superintendent Tab Brockman says the decision was made after consulting with local health and safety officials. He points out public safety is foremost and all officials agreed that canceling this year’s festival was in the best interest of public health.
Brockman says the International Festival, held at the Planters Bank-Jennie Stuart Sportsplex, will not be rescheduled this year since Parks and Recreation already has a full calendar of events in place for the remainder of the year. Refunds for vendors and others involved with the Festival will be arranged through the Parks and Recreation office by calling (270) 887-4290.
According to Brockman, the annual celebration of world culture brings together 4,000 attendees over two days and includes representatives, performers, and vendors from a variety of different countries.
