June 22, 2013
11 am - 3 pm
Jim Barnett Park
(Behind the War Memorial Bldg)
FREE
Presented by: Blue Ridge Kiwanis
You're invited to travel the world and experience the many sights, sounds and tastes of distant lands at Winchester Parks & Recreation's first annual International Festival.
Sponsored by: Coalition for Racial Unity,
Winchester Public Schools & Winchester Parks Foundation
Festival Activities
- Live cultural entertainment
- Educational country exhibits for all ages
- Children's craft area
- International foods
- Business and non-profit networking
- One Heart One Mind Interpretive Center (Native American tipis, drums, educational exhibits and entertainment)
- Open cricket games and instruction (Preston Field) - Provided by the Fairfax Cricket Clubs
- World Explorer Obstacle Course* (Ages 5-12)
* Advanced registration and fee required (Deadline: May 31)
Participating Countries
(As of May 6, 2013)
- India
- Tanzania
- Native America - One Heart One Mind Interpretive Center
- France
- China
- Taiwan
- USA
- Puerto Rico
- Russia
- Samoa
- Canada
- South Korea
Entertainment
(As of April 23, 2013)
| 11:00 am | Washington Gu-Zheng Society (Chinese Zither Music) |
| 11:30 am | Ensemble Mawuya (African Drumming) |
| Noon | Island Fusion (Caribbean Steel Drum) |
| 1:00 pm | Brian Coughlan (Irish Music) |
| 2:00 pm | DC Luau Entertainment (Hula dances, activities and music) |
Get Involved
There are many ways in which you can get involved in the festival. Deadline: May 31, 2013
- Showcase your cuisine (food vendor) - Application
- Promote your business or non-profit organization - Application
- Showcase your craft and/or sale merchandise - Application
- Represent a country (educational exhibit)
- Volunteer to organize a festival activity
- Volunteer during the festival
- Become a sponsor
Vendors/Exhibitors
(As of May 6, 2013)
- Chelsea Hutchinson Foundation - Winchester Chapter
- Fancy Cats Rescue Team, Inc.
- Bath Fitter
- Mawuya Drummers
- iTiger Tae Kwon Do Academy
- Winchester-Frederick Co. Community Emergency Response Team
- Juice Plus
- Tripple T BBQ
- Thunwa Thai Restaurant
- Thirty-One Gifts Independent Consultant
Contact Us
Amy Simmons or Leslie Bowery
(540) 662-4946
