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Concord International Festival postponed due to weather

The free downtown festival, which was supposed to be on Saturday, is now set for Oct. 11 from 12 to 6 p.m. in downtown Concord.

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Chris Miller
Sep 26, 2025
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The Concord International Festival drew around 7,000 people last year. Photo courtesy of Sandra Torres.

Downtown Concord will have to wait just a little longer before it’s transformed into a global street party.

Organizers announced that the Concord International Festival, originally scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 27, has been postponed due to the forecast of heavy rain.

The free event will now take place on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 12–6 p.m. in downtown Concord.

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