A Premier International Arts Education Experience in the U.S.

The Arts Council of Fairfax County’s annual International Children’s Festival is the premier international arts education experience in the United States. Since 1971, the Festival has brought hundreds of thousands of area children and their families to Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts to experience new cultures and learn about the significance of the arts in our lives, our community, and throughout the world. Since 1994, the Festival has been the designated fine arts field trip for the entire 5th grade population in Fairfax County Public Schools. As a result, over 13,000 students each year come to Wolf Trap during the Festival week to see and meet the featured Festival performers.

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Be a Part of the Experience - we need your help!

Despite the generosity of countless volunteer hours and donated services, the International Children’s Festival can only continue to be the premier international arts education experience in the country through sponsorship by corporate and community leaders. Festival ticket revenues cover only a small portion of the Festival’s overall operating costs. Sponsorships are critical to underwrite the diverse programs, performances, and activities at the Festival.

For sponsorship opportunities, contact Carolyn McGee at her office at 703.383.5150 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Learn About the Exciting Media Trade Benefits!

The International Children’s Festival is a fantastic opportunity for media sponsors and partners to get involved and ride the wave of energy and attention – especially if your focus is families and children. Media sponsorships and partnerships are offered in trade to qualified media organizations. Please take a moment to review the attractive benefits of media trade opportunities outlined in this packet.

We hope you will join us in making the International Children’s Festival a tremendous success.

Please download the Media Trade Benefits here. Send us an e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call Carolyn McGee at 703-383-5154 for more information.