Image Gallery
Request Media Kit
Folk Fair 2008 Info

Press Release:

March 28 – 30, 2008
VINOY WATERFRONT PARK

St. Petersburg, March 28... If you’ve ever dreamed of going around the world but think you may not get to it, you’ll soon have a chance to do it in a single day.

From March 28-30, St. Petersburg International Folk Fair Society, Inc. (SPIFFS) and its ethnic member groups presents their 33rd International Festival at the Vinoy Park on St. Petersburg’s beautiful waterfront, transforming it into a microcosm of the world. The 33rd 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 1:00pm on Saturday, March 29, 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 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.

Archives

March 2nd, 2007

St. Petersburg, March 14-18, 2007 If you’ve ever dreamed of going around the world but think you may not get to it, you’ll soon have a chance to do it in a single day.

From March 14-18, St. Petersburg International Folk Fair Society, Inc. (SPIFFS) and its ethnic member groups will present the Annual Folk Festival at the Vinoy Park on St. Petersburg’s beautiful waterfront, transforming it into a microcosm of the world. The 32nd 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.

Folk dancing and folk music will be performed throughout the weekend. Country Western, Salsa/Merenge and Dance Lessons, Caribbean music and dance, exciting Polynesian Fire dancers, Belly Dancers & Asian performers.

Be sure not to miss the spectacular Grand Opening Ceremonies at 1:00pm on Saturday, March 17, when members of the many SPIFFS ethnic groups will parade around the park, led by colorful Bands, Pipers & African Drummers. SPECIAL GUEST PERFORMERS from Toronto, Canada, “Stefura” The Ukrainian Academy of Dance. Come and see their exciting performance on Saturday March 17 @ 12pm – 12:40pm.

SPIFFS is Tampa Bay’s own United Nations and the only independent non-profit, multi-cultural membership owned 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.

Dates: March 14—16, from 9a –3pm(schools only),
Place: Vinoy Park, Bayshore Blvd, & 7Ave. NE. Downtown St. Petersburg
Time: Saturday March 17 , 2007: 10 am—10pm
Sunday March 18, 2007 : 12pm—6pm

Admission: Adults: $10.00; Advance: $6.00 Children under 12 accompanied by Adult: FREE

Tickets available at TicketMaster Locations.
And Also at the SPIFFS Office.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
727-552-1896

March 14-17, 2007
If you’ve ever dreamed of going around the world but think you may not get to it, you’ll soon have a chance to do it in a single day.

From March 14-17, St. Petersburg International Folk Fair Society, Inc. (SPIFFS) and its ethnic member groups will present the Annual Folk Festival at the Vinoy Park on St. Petersburg’s beautiful waterfront, transforming it into a microcosm of the world. The 32nd 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.

Folk dancing and folk music will be performed throughout the weekend. Salsa/Merenge Music, German Oktoberfest music, reggae/calypso, zydeco, exciting Polynesian Fire dancers, & Asian performers.

This year our Opening Day is on St. Patrick’s Day. We will be highlighting the Irish on March 17.

Be sure not to miss the spectacular Grand Opening Ceremonies at 1:00pm on Saturday, March 17, 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 own United Nations and the only independent non-profit, multi-cultural membership owned 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.

Dates: March 14—16, from 9a –3pm(schools only),
Place: Vinoy Park, Bayshore Blvd, & 7Ave. NE. Downtown St. Petersburg
Time: Saturday March 17, 2007 11 am—10pm

Admission: Adults: $10.00; Advance: $6.00 Children under 12 accompanied by Adult: FREE
Tickets available at Ticket Master Locations.

March 24 – 26, 2006
SPIFFS 2006 FOLK FAIR: A WORLD CELEBRATION OF FOOD, CULTURE AND
ENTERTAINMENT

St. Petersburg, March 24... If you’ve ever dreamed of going around the world but think you may not get to it, you’ll soon have a chance to do it in a single day.

From March 24-26, St. Petersburg International Folk Fair Society, Inc. (SPIFFS) and its ethnic member groups move back to the Vinoy Park on St. Petersburg’s beautiful waterfront, transforming it into a microcosm of the world. The 31st 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.

Folk dancing and folk music will be performed throughout the weekend. Salsa/Merenge Music, German Oktoberfest music, reggae/calypso, zydeco, exciting Polynesian Fire dancers, Asian performers, Student Multi-Ethnic dance contest on March 25, 3-5pm and much more will be featured.

Be sure not to miss the spectacular Grand Opening Ceremonies at 1:00pm on Saturday, March 25, 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 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 24, 3pm—10pm Highlights - SALSA, MERENGUE & ZYDECO
Saturday March 25, 10—10pm : REGGAE LIVE MUSIC by Special Guest Artist - MAXI PRIEST
Sunday March 26, 11am—7pm - INTERNATIONAL PERFORMANCES – ZYDECO.

.

Dates: March 22-24, from 9a –3pm(schools only),
Place: Vinoy Park, Bayshore Blvd, & 7Ave. NE. Downtown St. Petersburg
Time: Friday, March 24 3 pm - 10 pm
Saturday, March 25 10 am - 10 pm
Sunday, March 26 10 am - 10 pm

Admission: Adults: $10.00; Advance: $6.00 Children under 12 accompanied by Adult: FREE
Tickets available at Ticket Master Locations.

Join SPIFFS! - Are you a member on 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?