Modesto, CA (September 2, 2010) – Summer is ending and it’s time to plan for an adventure that will take you around the globe. Get ready to travel through different cultures and experience various traditions at the Modesto’s International Festival!
This year's festival will be packed with music and dance, children’s activities, tempting international cuisine, cultural exhibits, and much more. This free family event will take place at the Gallo Center for the Arts on Saturday, Oct. 2 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. – an adventure not to be missed!
The Americana Opening kicks off the celebration of music and dance from around the world. Local cultural groups will perform throughout the day inside the Gallo Center and admission is free to the guests. There will be cultural learning activities for children provided by the Stanislaus County Office of Education. Traditional foods from various ethnicities will be available and cultural groups will showcase displays of their native lands.
The International Heritage Festival committee and numerous volunteers are working in partnership with the Gallo Center for the Arts to bring this cultural event to the community. Making the event possible are sponsors including E. & J. Gallo Winery, Modesto Irrigation District, Stanislaus County, Stanislaus County Office of Education, Coke, Chris Ricci Presents, Brad Hawn, Target, Comcast, The Modesto Bee, and radio stations KRVR the River and KBIN. The International Festival is a non-profit volunteer organization and additional sponsorships are still available.
For more details, call (209) 521-3852 or visit www.InternationalFestivalModesto.org.
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Sincerely, Adrenna Alkhas International Festival Representative