International Children's Festival
Winchester's International Children’s Festival was created to celebrate the area’s diverse youth population. This fun and educational festival will include a long list of cultural entertainers, exhibits representing countries from around the world, interactive storytelling area, instrument petting zoo and an international food court.
October 10, 2009
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Jim Barnett Park
Active Living and Recreation Center
Winchester, Virginia
FREE
Thank you to our various community supporters for making this fun and educational festival a reality:
Blue Ridge Kiwanis (Presenting Sponsor), Rotary Club of Winchester (Stage Sponsor), Kraft Foods (Entertainment Sponsor), Winchester Parks & Recreation (Official Festival Host), Winchester Public Schools, Pleasant Valley Wal-Mart, Martin’s, Namaste Shenandoah, Inc. (India Sponsor), Signet Screen Printing, Piccadilly Printing Company, McDonald’s/Nerangis Enterprises, Winchester Book Gallery, Kidz Play, John Handley High School Interact Club, Kohl’s, Costco, iTiger Tae Kwon Do Academy, Handley Regional Library, Winchester Orchestra, TV3 Winchester, 92.5 WINC FM, and all our many volunteers.
Take a Trip Around the World
Grab your passport at the door and take a trip around the world. Visit over 20 enchanting countries and experience them through fun, educational and interactive exhibits!
Countries confirmed:
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Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL)
To make this festival an even better learning experience for area children, the SOLs will be included in the festival. A list of questions will be provided to participating youth. Then on the day of the festival, students will use their festival passports to visit each country and answer the questions for a prize. Keep checking back for more information (i.e. questions, instructions, etc)!
Live Cultural Entertainment
- 10:00 am Dough Juggling by Vocelli's Pizza
- 10:30 am Tae Kwon Do Demonstration by Tiger Den Martial Arts
- 11:00 am Traditional Greek Dance by Greek Orghodox Church
- 11:30 am Songs from around the world by Shen. Conservatory Art Academy
- Noon African Drumming by Ensemble Mawuya
- 12:30 pm Indian Dance by Dr. Shyamsunder & Students
- 1:00 pm Chinese Zither Music by Melody, SU Student
- 1:30 pm Tae Kwon Do Demonstration by iTiger Tae Kwon Do Academy
- 2:00 pm Egyptian Folklore Dancing by Marimar & Students
- 2:20 pm Mummy Relay Race by Dr. Botros & Dr. Kaiser
- 2:30 pm Celtic Dancing by Celtic Rhythms School of Dance, Leesburg
- 3:00 pm Children’s Theatre Production by James Madison University
Stories From Around The World
When the children need a break from traveling around the world, they can sit down, relax and hear a fantastic story from a far off land. International tales will be read or told all day by people from many different origins! Organized by the Handley Regional Library.
Instrument Petting Zoo
Most children love to explore new things. Find out how each unique instrument works, sounds, and feels. Thanks to the Winchester Orchestra, children of all ages will be treated to an instrument petting zoo where they can become musicians and discover new musical opportunities.
International Food Court
The festival will also include many different kinds of food to enjoy:
- Dolci Gelati Italian Ice Cream
- Vocelli Pizza
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe
- American Favorites by Boy Scouts
- Stir Krazy Kettle Korn
Volunteer
There will be many opportunities for youth and adults to volunteer during the festival. Be a part of something fun and worthwhile.
Volunteer Duties - Friday Evening
- Friday Set Up: tables, table cloths, banners, signs and decorations
- Friday Evening: Carry materials – help countries unload car, carry materials to their spot
Volunteer Duties - Saturday
- Carry materials – help countries unload car, carry materials to their spot while parking car
- Decorate festival area
- Help countries set up
- Passports and maps distribution
- Backstage management
- Run errands for booths
- Traffic, parking control
- Video entertainment
- Assist country booths
- Pick up trash
- Set up and take down parquet floor (stage)
- General information
Request Additional Information
Contact Us
Amy Simmons
Phone: 540-533-0603
Fax: 540-722-3618
Leslie Bowery
Phone: 540-662-4946
Fax: 678-8791
Charlotte Fritts (Spanish-speaking)
Phone: 540-678-3965 ext 32304
Fax: 540-535-7825
Email the International Children's Festival at icf@ci.winchester.va.us