Important Dates and Deadlines

Dates for Zimfest 2025 – Subject to Change

Date Event
January 2 Applications to teach and perform open
January 31 Recommended application deadline for teachers needing visas
February 28 Applications to teach and perform close
late March Notification of successful applications to teach and perform
April 1 Applications for Marketplace vendors open
April 22 Target date to publish workshop schedule
May 1 Target date to open member registration for workshops, CWU accommodation
May 3 Date to open registration for all for workshops CWU accommodation and volunteer signups
July 17 Last day to register for housing, meals, vendor booths
July 22 Workshops with less than minimum enrollment will be canceled
July 28 Online registration and volunteer signups close at 11 PM; no changes until August 7 onsite
August 7-10 Zimfest! Onsite registration opens; Opening ceremony 7:30-9:15 PM
August 28 Deadline to submit Refund Request forms