INFORMATION FOR THE 37TH SPIFFS FOLK FAIR

THE 37TH ANNUAL SPIFFS INTERNATIONAL FOLK FAIR

WILL BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2011, IN THE VINOY PARK

IN DOWNTOWN ST. PETERSBURG.

Save the date...Saturday, November 5, 2011.

A WORLD CELEBRATION OF FOOD, CULTURE AND ENTERTAINMENT

NOVEMBER 5, 2011
VINOY PARK,
Bayshore Blvd. & 7th Avenue Northeast in ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA

On November 5, 2011, St. Petersburg International Folk Fair Society, Inc. (SPIFFS) and its ethnic member groups presents their 37th International Folk Fair in the Vinoy Park on St. Petersburg’s beautiful waterfront, transforming it into a microcosm of the world. The 37th 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. Visit the International Market Place. And be entertained by live music and entertainers on various stages in designated areas, including exciting African drummers and dancers and 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 Parade of Nations at 2 pm on Saturday, November 5, 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.

Volunteer Opportunities

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Join SPIFFS! - Are you a member of an ethnic group or club in the Tampa Bay area? Would you like to get "in touch" with your ethnic roots and join one of our member groups?