2023 Annual International Street Fair
Venue: Alumni Mall (Virginia Tech), Blacksburg
Directions: Google Map Link
Date: Sunday, April 23, 2023
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 62nd Annual International Street Fair outside on Alumni Mall on the campus of Virginia Tech on Sunday, April 23, 2023.
Experience 40 countries in one day! Learn about customs and traditions from international and cultural student organizations at Virginia Tech. Be transported across the globe with demonstrations, cultural performances with dancers, singers and other talented instrumental artists, displays of music, traditional wear and more! There will be interactive presentations from international groups, traditional games, arts, free children's crafts, and other items available for purchase from the students.
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.
The International Street Fair will begin with a procession of nations. Representatives from each participating student organization will carry the flag of the country or countries their organization celebrates. Performances will be held on our big stage just in front of Torgerson Bridge.
And, be sure to come hungry and taste the delicious food for purchase from an assortment of international food trucks that will be on site.
Food Truck Options: (subject to change)
• Auntie Ning's - Filipino Cuisine
• Cosmic Empanadas - Latin American Cuisine
• Paella Perfecta - Spanish Paella
• Sudha's Kitchen - Indian Cuisine
• Island Wheels - Caribbean Cuisine
• Cabo Fish Taco - Special Menu
• Chillin' Shaved Ice - Special Menu
• Nomad Coffee Company - Special Menu
• Kefi - Greek Cuisine
• VT Grill Field - Special Menu
• VT Periodic Table - Special Menu
Come on out and help us to make this the best street fair yet!
Admission is free.
The event is rain or shine.
Alumni Mall is located at 230 Alumni Mall in Blacksburg, VA on the campus of Virginia Tech.
To view the event flyer, visit:
https://i.postimg.cc/pL7NJ9WZ/image.png.
For more information, visit:
https://international.vt.edu/events-and-workshops/international_street_fair.html or
https://gobblerconnect.vt.edu/event/8842584 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.