41st Annual Indy International Festival

From 41st Annual Indy International Festival Website:

The Indy International Festival, returns Thursday, November 9th through Saturday, November 11th to the Blue Ribbon Pavilion, Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1200 E. 38th Street, Indianapolis. This event presents the unique opportunity to travel the world in just a few steps. At every turn, a different culture is represented with colorful displays, traditional dress, music, movement and dance, and food and drink. The Main Stage provides non-stop entertainment that is based on art, culture, and expression from all corners of the globe. Students and children are given special attention in one of the most concentrated cross-culture learning experiences available anywhere.

The International Festival is an annual celebration of central Indianas rich ethnic and cultural diversity. Hosted by the Nationalities Council of Indiana, Inc., this year marks the 40th annual event. More than 50 ethnic or national affinity organizations plus other groups, businesses, and individuals interested in focusing on central Indianas diversity will host booths at the event.

The festival is designed to feed the body, mind, and spirit with tempting foods, educational experiences, and artistic performances from every continent. Volunteers in traditional dress in dozens of booths share stories of their ethnic heritage and many offer authentic foods and displays of cultural items. On stage, talented performers showcase the beautiful choreography, exciting rhythms, and traditional dress of their native lands.

One of the primary missions of the International Festival is to provide students and teachers with an enriching cultural and educational experience. Thousands of school children and their teachers will visit the festival on Thursday and Friday, November 10 & 11 from 9:00am to 2:00pm for the "Education Days."