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Press Release:

SPIFFS 2009 FOLK FAIR: A WORLD CELEBRATION OF FOOD, CULTURE AND
ENTERTAINMENT

March 27-29 2009
VINOY WATERFRONT PARK

From March 27-29, St. Petersburg International Folk Fair Society, Inc. (SPIFFS) and its ethnic member groups presents their 34th International Festival at the Vinoy Park on St. Petersburg’s beautiful waterfront, transforming it into a microcosm of the world. The 34th Annual Folk Fair is the highlight of year-round preparations.

Ethnic villages will capture the flavor of each country. Costumed villagers demonstrate time-honored hand craftsmanship and prepare ethnic food specialties for visitors. You’ll have a chance to chat informally with people who know the country. It’s an opportunity to brush up on a foreign language, recapture memories of a past visit and get first-hand information for that trip you’ve been planning. Eat your way around the world as you move from village to village sampling a variety of homemade ethnic dishes prepared before your eyes.

Folks dancing and music will be performed throughout the weekend. From one end of the globe to the other, you will find outstanding performances and demonstrations from North America, Asia, South Pacific, Europe, & Africa, not to mention food, cultural arts & crafts, art displays and more…...

Be sure not to miss the spectacular Grand Opening Ceremonies at 3:00pm on Saturday, March 28, when members of the many SPIFFS ethnic groups will parade around the park, led by colorful Bands, Pipers & African Drummers.

SPIFFS is Tampa Bay’s very own United Nations and the only independent non-profit, multi-cultural folk fair organization in the country.

Folk Fair is your chance to travel the world in a day — without leaving the country. Don’t miss this once a year opportunity to take part in the magic of song, dance and foods from around the world.

Friday March 27, 2pm—9pm
Saturday March 28, 10—10pm :
Sunday March 29, 11am—6pm -
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Dates: March 25-27 from 9a –3pm(schools only),

Place: Vinoy Park, Bayshore Blvd, & 7Ave. NE. Downtown St. Petersburg

Time: Friday, March 27 3 pm - 9 pm
Saturday, March 28 10 am - 10 pm
Sunday, March 29 11 am - 6 pm

Admission: TBA

Folk Fair Art Contest (printable pdf)

August 1, 2008

Dear Principals, Multi-Cultural Liaison Representatives, Social Studies Representatives, and Language Representatives,

This year SPIFFS is again sponsoring ART CONTESTS for all grade levels.

ART CONTESTS. In an effort to encourage all students to learn more about their own culture and the cultures of others, the St. Petersburg International Folk Fair Society, Inc. (SPIFFS) would like to invite the students of your school to participate in the art contests on the theme “The Seven Wonders of the World.” These contests are open to students from all schools.

The contests will be judged on three levels:
1. Grades 1 – 5: Drawing (Size 11” x 17”)
2. Grades 6 – 8: Artistic collage on poster board.
3. Grades 9 – 12: Choose of any type of artistic representation.

All entries must be submitted to the SPIFFS office by March 6, 2009 and will be judged by a SPIFFS panel.
a)Prizes will be awarded for first, second, and third in each category.
1st Place: $100 2nd Place: $75 3rd Place: $50
b) School of winning contestants will be recognized.
c) School of winning contestants will be notified by March 13, 2009.
d) Awards and recognition will be presented at the Folk Fair on the appropriate days.
e) Winning entries will be displayed at the Folk Fair.

RULES & QUALIFICATION: “THE SEVEN WONDERS OF THE WORLD.”

1. Grades 1-5. Participants shall draw according to the above mentioned theme of “The Seven Wonders of the World.” on 11” x 17” size paper ONLY. Marker, crayons, paint, and other artistic tools are acceptable. Size of paper will be strictly enforced as well as applying the 2009 theme to all participants’ entries. Contest is open to all participants attending the Folk Fair, but registration is needed by February 20, 2009. Prizes will be awarded to the winners.
1st Place: $100 2nd Place: $75 3rd Place: $50

2. Grades 6-8. Participants shall combine all aspects of art to produce a collage according to the above mentioned theme of “The Seven Wonders of the World.” on regular 22” x 28” poster board paper ONLY. Uses of such items as magazines, posters, wrappers, drawings etc., are acceptable by itself or in a combination. Size of paper will be strictly enforced as well as applying the 2009 theme to all participants’ entries. Contest is open to all participants attending the Folk Fair, but registration is needed by February 20, 2009. Prizes will be awarded to the winners.
1st Place: $100 2nd Place: $75 3rd Place: $50

3. Grades 9-12. Participants shall combine all and any aspects of art to produce their own interpretation of art according to the above mentioned theme of “The Seven Wonders of the World.”. Uses of such items as magazines, posters, wrappers, drawings etc., are acceptable by itself or in a combination. Some other acceptable ideas may come from sculptures, paintings, collages etc. Applying the 2009 theme to all participants’ entries will be strictly enforced. Contest is open to all participants attending the Folk Fair, but registration is needed by February 20, 2009. Prizes will be awarded to the winners.
1st Place: $100 2nd Place: $75 3rd Place: $50

Sincerely,
Kerry P Chen, Student Activities
Chair for Folk Fair 2009

cc. Michael Morris, President
Rosaline Sugrive, Executive Director

P.S. Please share this information with the appropriate teachers.

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