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Fuse Fest ’25: Unseen to Unstoppable (Norfolk)
July 12 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
FUSE Fest 2025 is coming!
This year’s theme: Unseen to Unstoppable
We’re shining a light on voices that have been overlooked—and celebrating their unstoppable brilliance through art, culture, and connection.
Culture ~ art ~ music ~ food ~ entertainment
FUSE Fest is an intergenerational celebration of life, culture, and community. Since its inception in 2002 with 200 attendees, it has grown to welcome over 2,000 participants annually. This free event is by the people, for the people-uniting individuals across ages and backgrounds through art, music, education, and wellness to nurture the mind, body, and spirit.
This Community-led festival honors the resilience and transformation of individuals and communities, highlighting authentic narratives and fostering new possibilities.
- Live performances by local and national artists
- Interactive art installations and exhibits
- Wellness activities: Healing Circles, yoga, + mental health
- Family engagement zones catering to all ages
- Youth-led and community vendor villages
- Green Zone with plant education and hands-on activities
- Games including soccer, dance fitness, and tricycle races
- Health clinic – immunizations, screenings, + Narcan training
- Free resources: haircuts, braiding, supplies, and fresh food distribution
- Mini empowerment sessions on coping skills, emergency response, voter registration, and more