The organization behind the festival
Culture builds connection.
The Daytona Beach International Festival is presented by the Cultural Awareness Fund, a nonprofit dedicated to bringing cultural education to life through immersive learning and public experiences.
01 / Our mission
Learning through shared experience.
The foundation creates opportunities for people to learn from global cultures and connect those histories to the American experience. Art, music, dance, food, and storytelling invite active participation while encouraging curiosity, critical thinking, inclusivity, and respect.
The annual festival carries that mission into a free community setting where families, students, performers, businesses, and cultural organizations can meet, share traditions, and build lasting understanding.