The 2026 Language Fair
- Date: Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026 in the University Center
- Theme: A Multilingual World Tour
We are excited to announce that the 2026 Language Fair will take place Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026 in the University Center (UC) at the University of Memphis. The theme for the 2026 Fair is "A Multilingual World Tour." More information will be coming later this Fall. Please follow us on social media (@UofMLangFair on Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, and Twitter) or check back here for updates.
UofM Language Fair
The University of Memphis Language Fair is an annual event hosted by the Department of World Languages and Literatures that brings high school students to campus to celebrate and demonstrate their skills in world languages. Students participate in a variety of competitions, such as poetry recitation, music, drama, crafts, and a culture bowl, showcasing their knowledge and creativity in different languages like Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Latin, Russian, and Spanish. The Fair aims to foster interest in language and culture, offering a day of academic and cultural engagement for students and teachers.
Latest news
The winners list for the 2025 Fair
The 2025 UofM Language Fair took place on March 29, 2025. Here is the official list of winners for 2025 as well as the 2025 Teacher of the Year award winner. Congratulations to our winners and thank you to all our participants, teachers, volunteers, and everyone who helped make the 2025 Fair a success!
Resources
- Videos featuring our faculty and graduate students are posted on the Resources page. In these videos, we describe some of our favorite cultural festivals in different
countries. These videos can be a great resource for teachers to use with their students.
We hope you and your students enjoy them!
- You can also find out information about recent community activities our language programs and faculty have participated in on the Resources pages.
Social Media
Follow us on social media to keep up with the latest news about the Fair. You can look for us on Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and Twitter (X) by searching for the username @UofMLangFair or clicking on the icons below.
