Global Fest at The Beach

Explore the world, right here at The Beach!

Join us for a special day as the Beach community comes together to celebrate the inauguration of ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ President Loren J. Blanchard, Ph.D. and our vibrant diverse campus through Global Fest - a celebration of the cultures that make our community whole. 

Enjoy live music and performances from around the world, sample flavors from local and international vendors, browse an Artisans Marketplace, and take in art exhibitions and demonstrations. Bring the whole family for hands-on crafts, games and activities for kids of all ages.

This signature ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ event is a free, open-air celebration for the entire Beach alumni community to come together. We look forward to seeing you there!

 

LBS Financial Pyramid North Lawn & Throughout the ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ Campus

Friday, March 12, 2027
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

  • Music & Entertainment: Enjoy a DJ spinning your favorite tunes and live entertainment and performances throughout the festival.
  • Food Options and Food Trucks: Savor a variety of cuisines from local vendors and food trucks. For those 21+, grab a drink with a friend at our beer garden.
  • College Showcases: Explore what each college has to offer.
  • Global Villages: Learn about different cultures within the City of Long Beach and from groups on campus. Enjoy artwork, shop or gain resources at booths.
  • Kids Zone: Bring your kids to enjoy fun activities and games at the festival.

  • Food Trucks
  • Food Booths - (pending)
  • Cultural Booths - (pending)
  • Merchant Booths - (pending)

Booth Registration Fees

  • Merchant Vendors – $50: Booths selling goods, food, or services.
  • Non-Vendor Exhibitors – $25: Booths that aren’t selling anything, such as cultural organizations, nonprofits, community resources, and information tables.

Rain Policy: Global Fest is an outdoor event and will be cancelled in the case of rain. If weather forces a cancellation, we’ll notify all registered vendors and exhibitors at least 72 hours before the event.

 

  • Beach Pantry
  • Beach Shops Bookstore
  • Athletics
  • ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ Alumni
  • University Library
  • Graduate Studies
  • College of the Arts
  • College of Liberal Arts
  • College of Health and Human Services
  • College of Business
  • College of Natural Science and Math
  • College of Professional and Continuing Education
  • College of Education
  • Hung Family College of Engineering 

Support the Laurén Chalmers '83 Beach Pantry at Global Fest @ The Beach

The Laurén Chalmers '83 Beach Pantry is the official food pantry for Long Beach State University students, providing food, personal care products, school supplies and other essential resources to students experiencing food insecurity. Since opening in 2016, the Beach Pantry has become an essential campus resource, serving more than 1,000 students each week.
 
As we celebrate our Beach community's cultures and global connections, we invite you to support ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ students by participating in our Global Fest Food Drive.
 
Bring 3 or more qualifying items from the list below to the Beach Pantry table at Global Fest to receive a Global Fest Passport stamp. Continue your Global Fest Passport journey by visiting vendors and activations throughout the event for a chance to win prizes!
 
Please bring new, unopened, shelf-stable, nutrient-dense food items or personal care products to help stock the Beach Pantry. Most-needed donations include:
  • Canned protein (especially tuna)
  • Canned vegetables, fruit, beans and soup
  • Rice, pasta, pasta sauce, cereal and oatmeal
  • Peanut butter, fruit spread and applesauce
  • Health bars and macaroni & cheese
  • Toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, toilet paper, body lotion, razors and feminine hygiene products
     
Every donation helps ensure that Beach students have access to nutritious food and essential supplies throughout the academic year. Thank you for helping create a stronger, healthier and more supportive campus community! 

A detailed program will be released with a list of performers and bands as it gets closer to the event date.

 


 

  • Disability Access
    • ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ is committed to providing access to as many guests as possible and provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and service animals. Disabled person parking is available.
  • Festival Parking & Shuttles
    • Parking is free, and free shuttles will run between parking areas and festival locations.
  • First Aid Station
    • If you need medical attention, please contact a Festival staff member, or visit the First Aid tents located next to the entertainment stages.
  • Photography
    • While visiting ÀóÖ¦ÊÓƵ events, photographers working for the University may be taking photos or videos for marketing purposes. This includes general shots of visitors in groups, or photos of individuals. If you have concerns about your image being used, please tell the photographer at the festival.
  • Lost and Found
    • Lost and found items will be located at Information Booths.