Multicultural Festival 2024

When: May 4th, 10am - 2pm
Where: Jefferson Field & Playground

FREE Admission ● Student Performances
Silent Auction ● Games ● Prizes
Crafts ● Food Trucks ● FUN!

The Jefferson Elementary Multicultural Festival is a longstanding community tradition that brings Jefferson families together, celebrates our diversity, features our students' talents, and raises critical funds for our school programs. Everyone is welcome, so bring your friends and the whole family!

How to Participate

Silent Auction

NEW! Our Silent Auction is completely online this year, and it's LIVE NOW! Click below to view items and place your bids. You will also be able to view the physical items at the event on May 4th. Staff will be available to assist with online bidding.

BID ON ITEMS

Volunteer

We need every family to volunteer 1-2 hours. Sign up to work a booth or help with pre-event prep.

(Pssst: Volunteers earn 8 free game tickets for their students!)

Buy Game Tickets

There will be fun games and crafts that represent cultures all around the world. Game tickets can be purchased in advance online or at the event. The more games you win, the more fun stuff you get at the prize table!

BUY TICKETS

Family Culinary Class

NEW! Family Culinary Experience! Take a 30-minute cooking class and make vegetarian "sushi stacks" with our very own Mrs. G. Experience what your children are learning weekly in our new culinary lab. Sign up to reserve your time!

About the Multicultural Festival

We need your help!

Volunteer 1-2 hours.
Donate bulk snacks, drinks, and store-bought cookies/cakes. Drop off through May 1st.
Share our silent auction. Anyone can bid!
Lend us your canopies! Drop off Fri., 4/29. Pickup Sat., 5/4 @4pm.

Performances Schedule

Each grade will be performing at the event, plus other shows you won't want to miss! Students: Please check in at the MUSIC ROOM+ or the STEM Lab * 20 minutes before your performance.

10:10am – 5th Grade*

10:30 - ASL Club+

10:40am – 4th Grade*

11:00am – Band+

11:15am – Orchestra+

11:30 - Choir+

11:45- TK*

12:10pm – Kindergarten*

12:35pm – 1st Grade*

12:55pm – FOLKLORICO!

1:10pm – 2nd Grade*

1:35pm - 3rd Grade*

2pm - Auction CLOSES

Game Tickets

Game tickets are on sale now and can be used for more than 30 games and crafts! Pre-buy now to skip the line and save! Earn stamps in your passport to redeem for prizes and maybe a GOLDEN TICKET! Games/activities cost 2-15 tickets. Raffles will take tickets, but food trucks will not.

New This Year!

Online auction! Share it - anyone can bid!
Culture Hot Spots - Visit 5 to earn an extra prize!
Cooking Class - Prep and taste vegetarian "sushi stacks" in our innovative culinary lab with our garden teacher. Sign up to guarantee a spot.
Play games, earn prizes, and maybe win a Golden Ticket!

Auction Sponsors

So far, we thank THESE SPONSORS for donating these auction items:

Sun Diego - Globe Skateboard

JS Industries - Soft surfboard

Blenders - Sunglasses and swag

The Wardak Family - Padres v Marlins game

EvnRoll - Golf Putter

Native Oaks Golf Club - 1 round for 4 people

Gelato Love - Gift Certificates

Pedego - Ebike rentals

Carlsbad E-bikes and More - Golf cart rental

Carlsbad Village Association - Taste of Carlsbad Tickets

Belly Up Tavern - Happy Hour for 10

USS Midway - Birthday party

Tan by the Sea - One-month membership or VersaSpa

Carlsbad Food Tours - Tour for two

City SC Soccer - Fall Rec

Phoenix Sports - Summer Camp

Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation - Birthday Party

Grubby's Tacos

Board & Brew

Handels Ice Cream

Lola's

Carlsbad High - Spirit Wear

Valley Middle - Spirit Wear