Event Information
Description
St Petersburg International Folk Fair returns for its 44th year! Experience food, music and dance from 36+ cultural groups representing local immigrants from nations across the globe.
Special feature 2pm Saturday: the Grand Parade of Nations, ending with a swearing in ceremony of new US citizens!
(Click here for performance schedule.)
RESERVE YOUR TICKET:
Discounted student tickets available at the door. Free admission for children under 6 years old.
SPONSORSHIPS, PROGRAM ADS & VENDING OPPS AVAILABLE
Contact us at folkfair@ij.net or 727-804-3492 to learn more.
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SPIFFS INTERNATIONAL FOLK FAIR transforms St. Petersburg’s waterfront into a microcosm of the world, with a multitude of ethnic crafts, arts, food, cooking demonstrations and special entertainment.
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
- Giving Tree Music drum circles
- Student performances
- Polynesian dancers
- Music featuring the Mongolian “Horse Head Violin” (Morin Khuur)
- Folk dancing and music performed throughout the festival
MAIN STAGE / BEER GARDEN PERFORMANCES:
- Urban Gypsies
- Brazilian Samba by O Som Do Jazz
- New Horizon Band of Gulfport
- The Islanders Greek Band
- Lift Irish Band
- Student performances
SPIFFS 44TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL FOLK FAIR IS SPONSORED BY:
City of St. Petersburg
Tampa Bay Times
WEDU
Tyrone Square Mazda
Eckerd College
NRS
Pepsi
EMIT
LocalShops1
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.
