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INTERNATIONAL FOLK FAIR MOVES TO THE FALL 2009

Visit the International Beer Garden
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A WORLD CELEBRATION OF FOOD, CULTURE AND ENTERTAINMENT

NOVEMBER 7-8, 2009
ALBERT WHITTED PARK,
480 BAYSHORE DR S.E. , ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA

From November 7-8, 2009 St. Petersburg International Folk Fair Society, Inc. (SPIFFS) and its ethnic member groups presents their 35th International Festival at the Albert Whitted Park on St. Petersburg’s beautiful waterfront, transforming it into a microcosm of the world. The 35th International Festivity 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. Dance, Drink, Eat and shop your way around the world as you move from village to village sampling a variety of homemade ethnic dishes prepared before your eyes, International market place and be entertained by live music and entertainers from the villages.

Stop in at the International Beer Garden for refreshments. Various stages in designated areas, exciting African drummers and dancers, fire eaters from the South Pacific delegation. 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 3pm Saturday, November 7, when members of the many SPIFFS ethnic groups will parade around the park, led by colorful Bands, Pipers & African Drummers.

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. Contact us for more information.

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