 Dear NCI Member:
Please join us at the 2014 INDY International Festival!
Tickets are on-sale NOW for the 2014 INDY International Festival at the Indiana State Fairgrounds November 21-23! Taste your way around the world with authentic foods and 20+ ethnic vendors! Enjoy continuous ethnic music and dance on the Main Stage!
Kids can enjoy Italian Street Painting, Tudor Rose Players and National Geographic's Giant Walk-upon Map of North and South America!
Live TANGO music with Cuarteto Tanguero Saturday night and International Beer and Wine Garden!
The 38th Annual INDY INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL is central Indiana’s oldest and largest pan - ethnic celebration! The International Festival is the signature event of the Nationalities Council of Indiana, showcasing Indiana’s ethnic diversity, celebrating our unique ethnic traditions, and encouraging cultural exchange.
WHERE: West Pavilion, Indiana State Fairgrounds 1200 East 38th Street, Indianapolis
WHEN : November 21 - 23, 2014
SPECIAL SCHOOL HOURS:
Thursday, Nov. 20th 10 AM – 2 PM
Friday, Nov. 21st 10 AM – 2 PM
GENERAL PUBLIC HOURS:
Friday, Nov. 21st 2 PM – 9 PM
Saturday, Nov. 22nd 10 AM – 9 PM
Sunday, Nov. 23rd NOON – 6 PM
WHAT: The INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL will feature exhibits from the 50+ ethnic groups represented in Central Indiana as they gather to share their rich cultural histories and traditions. Highlights of the festival include authentic foods from 20+ ethnic vendors; continuous ethnic music and dance by local and national performing groups; Culture Booths hosted by volunteers in traditional dress where you can connect with your own ethnic heritage; artisans demonstrating unique cultural crafts; a Naturalization Ceremony and an International Marketplace offering gifts from around the world.
Additional Features:
- GIANT, WALK-UPON Map of North & South America hosted by Geography Educators’ Network of IN
- Italian Street Painting
- International Beer & Wine Garden presented by NUVO
- Tudor Rose Players present Henry VIII
- Parade of Nations - Saturday evening
- Saturday Featured Entertainer - TANGO! Cuarteto Tanguero
- Sunday Featured Entertainers - Peruvian Folk Dance Center of Chicago
- Sunday Featured Entertainers - Eastern European Klezmer Folk Band, INDYKLEZ
COST : Adults $8 .00 Advance / $10 .00 At the door Children ( 6 - 12 ) $6.00 Flat rate BUY TICKETS NOW
SCHOOLS: Special Indiana PACERS “Education Days ” November 20 & 21 from 10AM - 2PM, allow students to learn about diversity and explore their own ethnic roots. Students travel the festival using Student Passports provided by the Nationalities Council & Pacers Sports & Entertainment. Advance group prices are available for school groups through November 14th . For More Info On Education Days - CLICK HERE.
MORE INFO : Connect with us on Facebook at http://facebook.com/INDYInternationalFestival or call (317) 236 - 6515 for more information.
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