2022 Indy International Festival
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sun, 10/16/2022
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The 46th Annual INDY INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL is Central Indiana’s Largest and Oldest Pan-Ethnic Celebration! Hosted by the NATIONALITIES COUNCIL OF INDIANA, the INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL showcases Indiana’s ethnic diversity, celebrates our unique ethnic traditions, and encourages cultural exchange. WHERE: Exposition Hall, Indiana State Fairgrounds 1200 East 38th Street, Indianapolis WHEN: October 14, 15 and 16, 2022 SPECIAL SCHOOL HOURS: GENERAL PUBLIC HOURS: Friday, October 14 9 AM – 2 PM Friday, Oct 14th 2 PM – 9 PM Saturday, October 15 9 AM – 2 PM Saturday, Oct 15th 2 PM – 9 PM Home School can come till 6 PM on Fri & Sat Sunday, Oct 16th 10 AM – 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 10+ 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 Africa hosted by Geography Educators’ Network of Indiana (GENI) • Italian Street Painting • Tudor Rose Players • International Festival Queen Contest (Friday evening) • Naturalization Ceremony (Friday afternoon) • Parade of Nations (Saturday at 7 pm) • FREE HEALTH, WELLNESS, DENTAL and VISUAL SCREENING (Saturday from 9am to 5 pm) COST: Adults $10.00 Advance / $12.00 At the door Children (6-12) $6.00 Flat rate … 5 below are FREE Advance discount tickets available for purchase at IndyInternationalFestival.org beginning September 05, 2022 as well as to NCI Council Member Organizations. SCHOOLS: Special EDUCATION DAYS, October 14th & 15th 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. Advance group prices of $5.00 are available for school groups through October 10
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