The 13th annual City of Irvine Global Village Festival will take place tomorrow Saturday, September 27, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Bill Barber Park.
Come hungry, and I hope to see you
there!
Recognized
as one of the best cultural
festivals in Orange County, this day-long event features:
· live entertainment
· international cuisine
· a kid’s village with crafts and
activities
· cultural and religious exhibits, and
· an international marketplace.
The festival
is intended to promote meaningful cross-cultural interactions, and is a mosaic
of food, music and dance performances representative of more than 50 cultures.
Festival
admission and parking are free.
Food
tasting tickets are available for purchase at the event with prices ranging
from $1 to $5 for a sample-sized serving.
Here are some things to do:
Walk for Unity (Pre-event Activity)
Join others
for a pre-event “Walk for Unity" hosted by The Tiyya Foundation to bring Irvine’s
community together in support of global harmony and celebrate cultural
diversity. The 5K walk begins at the corner of Harvard and San
Juan at 9 a.m. Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. Please park
your vehicle at the Woodbridge satellite parking lotand ride
the shuttle to the Festival. The shuttle from Woodbridge drops off near
the Walk of Unity check-in tent.
Live Music & Roving Entertainment
Featuring
artistic performances symbolic of Irvine’s diverse cultural community, the
Festival’s entertainment line-up is a mosaic of music and dance from around the
world. To keep up-to-date with Festival entertainment, follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, view and share images on Instagram (follow us at
@irvinefestival).
Food & Drink
More
than 50 local restaurants and gourmet food trucks serve up samples of regional
and international specialties from Boba Smoothies, Miso Soup,
Falafels, Mexican Fusion tacos and German pretzels to Japanese dumplings,
Hawaiian shaved ice and the all American bacon-wrapped hot
dog.
International Marketplace
Bustling
with activity, the Festival’s Global Marketplace is overflowing with local,
regional and international vendors offering unique gifts, crafts, artwork and
textiles’ representative of Irvine’s cultural community and beyond.
Kids Village
The
Festival’s Kids Village is a fanciful and vibrant destination for children,
featuring kids-inspired music and dance performances, an inflatable play area,
crafting, games and sports activities, plus “kid-friendly” food selections that
appeal to our younger guests.
Safety Suggestion: Free ID wristbands will be available at the Information Booth. include only your cell number on the wristband and NOT the child’s name. In the event you become separated, Festival staff will be able to contact you immediately.
Safety Suggestion: Free ID wristbands will be available at the Information Booth. include only your cell number on the wristband and NOT the child’s name. In the event you become separated, Festival staff will be able to contact you immediately.
Demonstrations
Demonstrations
Interactive, educational and entertaining – the Demonstration stage and the
Martial Arts Arena highlights a diverse array of cultural arts and crafts,
musical instruments, as well as dance and martial arts
performances.
Exhibits
A
showcase of cultural displays, the exhibitor area provides guests with an
opportunity to learn about other cultures through interactive displays,
costumes, artifacts, and art.
Tennis Demo
New
in 2014! Visit tennis court #1 near the Kids Village to try your hand at
tennis! Meet City of Irvine tennis instructors, learn about City leagues and
lessons for juniors and adults, and bring the kids along for interactive
demonstrations using the 10 & Under teaching method.
Green Expo
Hosted
by the City of Irvine’s Environmental Programs section, the Green Expo
highlights sustainable and environmentally friendly services, products and
practices for residential and business consumers. Stop by to view
demonstrations and grab some free giveaways. Click here for detailed information about the
Festival’s eco-friendly efforts.
World Religions – A Voyage of Discovery
The
World Religions tent provides guests with an opportunity to explore, discuss
and expand their spiritual knowledge through interaction with established
faith-based organizations from the Irvine area. The focus of this attraction is
educational – solicitation and/or recruitment of members are strictly
prohibited. Click here to view a timeline of
World Religions.
Community Partners
At
the heart of the Festival is the Community Partners Pavilion, where non-profit,
local community groups and government agencies have an opportunity to showcase
their programs and services to the community.
Festival Welcome
Irvine is truly a diverse City and we are
honored to welcome a number of consulates serving Southern
California. Check the Festival program for "Welcome
Ceremony" times and join us in greeting our special international guests.
