46th Annual SPIFFS International Folk Fair

480 Bayshore Drive Southeast,St. Petersburg FL 33701

23 October, 2021

Description

St Petersburg International Folk Fair returns for its 46th year! Experience food, music and dance from Around the World! The St. Petersburg International Folk Fair returns for its 46th year! On Saturday, October 23rd, head to Albert Whitted Park from 10am-6pm in downtown St. Petersburg for a chance to explore cultures from around the world! Watch as SPIFFS INTERNATIONAL FOLK FAIR transforms St. Petersburg’s Albert Whitted Park (located behind the Dali Museum) into a microcosm of the world, with a multitude of ethnic crafts, arts, food, cooking demonstrations and special entertainment. MAIN STAGE / BEER GARDEN HIGHLIGHTS & PERFORMANCES INCLUDE: Live SPIFFS Ethnic Group dance and song performances,  Noise-Makers School with instrument demonstrations and song, Student performances, Polynesian dancers, Brazilian Samba by O Som Do Jazz, New Horizon Band of Gulfport, The Islanders Greek Band, Folk dancing and music performed throughout the festival. SPIFFS Annual International Folk Fair is “a trip around the world in a day” and this year's theme is Sports Around the World. With several local sports teams participating! FOLK FAIR features nearly 30+ ethnic member groups, many of whom are first-generation Americans, eager to share their culture and traditions with attendees! Each group sets up a “village” with cultural exhibits, ethnic foods and gift items for sale. Continuous live entertainment is presented on two stages, including ethnic dancing and music performances. Special feature 2pm Saturday: the Grand Parade of Nations. For continuous entertainment, there will be folk dance groups dancing and performing in their ethnic costumes, bands, and singers performing consistently throughout the day and into the evening! For the adults - there will be a beer tent featuring international beers from around the world. For the kids - there will be activities and cultural exhibits for the kids to learn and explore!Perfect for a date night, for friends and for the family! Each year, the SPIFFS Folk Fair brings together many people for a fabulous time! This year, it is a one-day event so you won't want to miss it! Discounted student tickets available at the door. Free admission for children under 6 years old. SPONSORSHIPS, PROGRAM ADS & VENDING OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE. Contact us at [email protected] or 727-552-1896 to learn more. SPIFFS 46TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL FOLK FAIR IS SPONSORED BY: Fusion Latino, James Insurance Solutions, City of St. Petersburg, Tampa Bay Times, Pepsi, Local Shops 1 & more to come. This event was designed to provide equal opportunity for enjoyment by all participants. If you would like to request any particular aids or services pursuant to disability laws, please contact SPIFFS  at (727) 552-1896 or City of St Petersburg Community Affairs Division at (727) 893-7345 or (727) 892-5259 TDD/TTY.