11/8/2009 11:00 AM

54th Columbus International Festival Nov. 7 & 8
Alliance Group: Culture & The Arts, Education, Mentoring & Youth, Health & Safety
Region: Central


Over 150 Exhibitors representing over 80 countries and service organizations preparing ethnic food, sharing art, clothing and crafts, nd providing Educational Materials.

Come for the continuous entertainment, Health Fair and Children’s activities

November 7 & 8 – 2009
Saturday November 7th from 10am – 10pm
Sunday November 8th from 11am – 6pm

Franklin County Veterans Memorial
300 W. Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43215

Tickets $7
Seniors & Students $5
Children (6-12 yrs) $2
Toddlers (5 yrs and under) Free
Pre Sale Tickets: $4


For fifty three (53) years, the Columbus International Festival has strived to bring together different cultures from across the world each first November weekend. Formerly known as the United Nations Festival, the event is the Columbus Chapter's largest outreach event, and the largest event of its kind sponsored and implemented by a UNA-USA chapter in the country. Each year, approximately 175-200 booths representing nearly 75 cultures offer arts, crafts, entertainment and food. A main performance stage offers continuous entertainment throughout the festival, and a children's area offers international arts, crafts and demonstrations for youths of all ages. In 2000, a health fair component was added to the festival to provide information on local health and fitness as well as global health issues. A Parade of Nations, held midday both days, winds its way through both halls displaying the cultures in attendance. Periodically, other events will be held in conjunction with the festival, such as the International Community Forum and Model United Nations exercises. For the 2009 festival, a Model United Nations event is being planned
For additional Information, please contact Len Baldwin (614) 228-4010 or e-mail: Festival@unacol.org

Exhibitor and Entertainer applications are now available for download on the their http://www.unacol.org/ website.

This News/Events items was submitted by Ohio Commission on Hispanic/Latino Affairs

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