Festival of Nations

AUG. 23-24 -- TOWER GROVE PARK, ST. LOUIS -- RAIN OR SHINE! :)
Festival of Nations is a FREE outdoor multi-ethnic celebration featuring traditional dance and music, ethnic food, cultural and educational exhibits, folk art demonstrations, and international market.
Presented by the International Institute and 125 ethnic organizations, the festival promotes awareness and understanding of our community’s growing ethnic population.
WHEN: Aug. 23 (10am - 7pm) AND Aug. 24 (10am - 6 pm)
WHERE: Tower Grove Park on the City’s South Side. The event takes place near Grand and Arsenal , steps away from the International District. A free shuttle service will be available throughout the park.
PRICE: Admission and entertainment are FREE; food and gifts are affordably priced.
ENTERTAINMENT: Three stages of non-stop music and dance performances by traditional ethnic artists, local world music favorites and the finest traditional acoustic music and song. Stage Hours: Forest (Main) Stage, Sat. 10:15am-7pm; Sun. 11am-5pm World Music Stage, Sat. Noon-6:45pm; Sun. 11:30am-4:30pm Folk Grove, Sat. 11:45am-6:30pm; Sun. 11:30am-4pm
ALSO ON THE SCENE:
*60 food and gift booths
*Scottish games
*Learn Indian kuchipudi and other ethnic dances on the popular Village Green
*Fun for the whole family: Hands-on arts and crafts, plus a dog Watering Station: cooling off for people and pets
*Community Organization Booths -- places to learn about the International Institute and other vital agencies in St. Louis.