2026 Welcoming Week

September 12 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Celebrate. Connect. Belong.

We’re inviting you to a celebration of community and connection.

Welcoming Week 2026 is all about coming together to celebrate who we are, where we come from, and where we are going. It’s a chance to meet your neighbors, share stories, and build a future where everyone belongs.

At Vision 2040, we believe in shaping what’s next by creating spaces that bring people together. This event is one of those spaces. A place where new ideas start, friendships are built, and cultures are celebrated.

Event Highlights

Experience Our Community’s Cultures

From music to performances, watch local talents share their traditions and stories on stage.

Taste the World

Sample free dishes from cultures represented in Willmar. Food trucks will also be onsite with treats to purchase.

Find Community Resources

Discover organizations, programs, and services that are here to help you thrive. Connect with groups working to make Willmar a place where everyone feels at home.

What is Welcoming Week?

Since 2012, communities across the country have been celebrating Welcoming Week to build bridges between long-time residents and newcomers. Willmar is proud to be part of this movement.

This isn’t just an event.
It’s a chance to make connections.
It’s a chance to create a community where everyone feels like they belong.
When we’re all in, we’re all better.