Friday Sep 03, 2010

FESTIVALS

1st Annual Banana Festival

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Presented by Sojourner Truth Multicultural Arts Museum at Cosumnes River College

August 13-August 15, 2010

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Come join us for a celebration of everything bananas and family fun at the 1st Annual Banana Festival "Celebrating Community, Culture and Health!"

Enjoy a wide range of music, dancing and food from around the world, local artists, entertainment for all ages and much more. In addition to celebrating healthy food and healthy lifestyles, we will be celebrating the cultures in Asia, Africa, the Caribbean and the Americas which have used the banana as a traditional source of food, art and in cultural customs.

The festival will include:
• Gunther's Banana Split Contest
• Youth Talent Show Contest Friday
• Banana Line Dancing 
• The Colorblind Greens Band
• Tribe (Community Drum & Dance)
• World Cultural Performing
• Josephine Baker Look-a-like Contest
• Billy Mac Band
• Carmen Miranda Look-a-like Contest
• Comedy Jam Contest
• Harry Bellafonte Karaoke Contest

Presented by the National Academic Youth Corps and the Sojourner Truth Multicultural Art Museum.



  • At-a-
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    • Venue Info

      Cosumnes River College

      8401 Center Parkway
      Sacramento, CA 95823

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    • Admission Info

      Tickets:

      Ages 12 & up $5
      Family 4-Pack $15
      *Parking is Free

       

      Info Phone: (916) 320-9573

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    • Dates & Times

      Dates:
      August 13-August 15, 2010

      Times:

      Fri 4pm-8pm
      Sat & Sun 11am-8pm

       

       

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        Comment posted by: maria cabascango from oakland ca, Jul 09, 2010

        Hello, I was looking to participate in your upcoming event. Could you please send me an application. mmales510ec@hotmail.com or (510)684-1560

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      • Event Name: 1st Annual Banana Festival
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        Comment posted by: maria cabascango from oakland ca, Jul 09, 2010

        Hello, I was looking to participate in your upcoming event. Could you please send me an application. mmales510ec@hotmail.com or (510)684-1560

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