Spartanburg International Festival 2006
Date: Saturday, October 7, 2006 Time: 11 am - 6 pm Location: Downtown Spartanburg's Barnet Park 248 East St. John Street Purpose: The Spartanburg International Festival is held each year to celebrate Spartanburg's diverse community through food, music, hands-on activities, fun, and dance. Festival goers can come to Barnet Park for the day and take a trip around the world! Attendance: Average attendance each year at International Festival is approximately 8,000 people. Spartanburg County residents make up the largest group of people attending the festival. A 2003 survey showed the second highest visitor percentage was from nearby Cherokee County; third was Greenville County. The survey also tracked people from all over South Carolina, North Carolina, and a few from Georgia. Numerous visitors attend International Festival from all over the world - the majority of these are in town visiting with family who reside in Spartanburg. Presented by: The City of Spartanburg's Parks, Recreation, & Special Events Department with assistance from dozens of wonderful community volunteers! Cost: Admission to International Festival is FREE to the Public. Food is purchased with Festival coupons. International arts and crafts are available for cash purchase. Attractions: Three stages feature diverse & celebrated music & dance that spans the globe. Strolling entertainers also are featured throughout the festival. The International Kids Zone offers children's entertainment and hands-on make and take activities for the entire family. Kids can ride the Orient Express along the sidewalks of Barnet Park. The International Boulevard of Food boasts taste-tempting cuisines from all over the world. Visitors can shop for unique gifts & an eclectic mix of International arts & crafts at the Gypsy Market. The Avenue of Nations features a dozen exhibits of diverse cultures from around the globe. The Global Sports Zone teaches the game of hurling, bocce ball & more. The Museum of Art's annual Sidewalk Arts Show is part of the International Festival as well.
Date: Saturday, October 7, 2006 Time: 11 am - 6 pm Location: Downtown Spartanburg's Barnet Park 248 East St. John Street Purpose: The Spartanburg International Festival is held each year to celebrate Spartanburg's diverse community through food, music, hands-on activities, fun, and dance. Festival goers can come to Barnet Park for the day and take a trip around the world! Attendance: Average attendance each year at International Festival is approximately 8,000 people. Spartanburg County residents make up the largest group of people attending the festival. A 2003 survey showed the second highest visitor percentage was from nearby Cherokee County; third was Greenville County. The survey also tracked people from all over South Carolina, North Carolina, and a few from Georgia. Numerous visitors attend International Festival from all over the world - the majority of these are in town visiting with family who reside in Spartanburg. Presented by: The City of Spartanburg's Parks, Recreation, & Special Events Department with assistance from dozens of wonderful community volunteers! Cost: Admission to International Festival is FREE to the Public. Food is purchased with Festival coupons. International arts and crafts are available for cash purchase. Attractions: Three stages feature diverse & celebrated music & dance that spans the globe. Strolling entertainers also are featured throughout the festival. The International Kids Zone offers children's entertainment and hands-on make and take activities for the entire family. Kids can ride the Orient Express along the sidewalks of Barnet Park. The International Boulevard of Food boasts taste-tempting cuisines from all over the world. Visitors can shop for unique gifts & an eclectic mix of International arts & crafts at the Gypsy Market. The Avenue of Nations features a dozen exhibits of diverse cultures from around the globe. The Global Sports Zone teaches the game of hurling, bocce ball & more. The Museum of Art's annual Sidewalk Arts Show is part of the International Festival as well.