2022 Annual International Street Fair
Venue: Alumni Mall (Virginia Tech), Blacksburg
Directions: Google Map Link
Organizations: Council of International Student Organizations (CISO) at Virginia Tech
Date: Sunday, April 24, 2022
Time: 12:00 - 6:00 PM
Event Types: Music, Food, Miscellaneous, Family Friendly, Arts & Theatre
Cost: Free
Description:
The Council of International Student Organizations in association with Cranwell International Center present the 61st Annual International Street Fair outside on Alumni Mall on the campus of Virginia Tech on Sunday, April 24, 2022.
The International Street Fair is a social event where international and cultural student groups at Virginia Tech celebrate and share their traditions and heritage with the community of Blacksburg and the New River Valley.
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to experience 40 countries in one day? At the 61st International Street Fair you will have a chance to do just that!
Learn about customs and traditions from International Students here at Virginia Tech while you watch skillful dancers transport you to countries with music and beautiful traditional wear. There will be interactive presentations from international groups, traditional games, arts, crafts, and other items available for purchase from the students. Be sure to come hungry and taste the delicious food provided by an assortment of international food trucks that will be on site. Come on out and help us to make this the best street fair yet!
The International Street Fair will begin with the Procession of Nations at noon. Representatives from each participating student organization will carry the flag of the country their organization celebrates.
Scheduled Performances:
• Association of Bangladeshi Students at Virginia Tech
• Cultural Dance Crew
• Eritrean-Ethiopian Student Association
• Exodus at Virginia Tech
• Hill and Veil
• Indian Students Association
• ISVT (Iranian Society at Virginia Tech)
• Itraab Arabic Music Ensemble
• Ole @ VT
• Real Greek Life
• RinceTech: Irish Dance Club at Virginia Tech
• SalsaTech
• Shidae at Virginia Tech
• Sigma Psi Zeta Inc. Sorority
• Turkish Student Association at Virginia Tech
Food Truck Options: (subject to change)
• Auntie Ning's - Filipino Cuisine
• Paella Perfecta - Spanish Paella
• Island Wheels - Caribbean Cuisine
• Cabo Fish Taco - Special Menu
• Chillin' Shaved Ice - Special Menu
• VT Grill Field - Special Menu
• VT Periodic Table - Special Menu
Admission to the street fair is free and open to the public.
The event is rain or shine.
To view the event flyer, visit:
https://i.postimg.cc/7LkGtmdD/image.png.
For more information, visit:
https://international.vt.edu/events-and-workshops/international_street_fair.html or
https://gobblerconnect.vt.edu/event/7155678 or
https://www.facebook.com/InternationalVT/ or contact Assistant Director for Campus and Community Engagement Fawna Zwart at Fawna@vt.edu or 540-231-9066.