Earl Warren Showgrounds Celebrates 50th Anniversary with WorldFest '08 - October 18 -19
Santa Barbara, California - In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Earl Warren Showgrounds,
a cultural festival called World Fest '08 will be held at the Earl Warren Showrounds on October 18 & 19, 2008.
World Fest '08 will be a two-day community celebration featuring music, dance, food and traditions of cultures from around the world plus a carnival and games.
The festival is bridging time and cultural divides for a fun filled weekend festival! Come join in the celebration of this areas cultural diversity and the 50th Anniversary of the Earl Warren Showgrounds.
World Fest '08 will start each day at 11:00am and go through 10:00pm. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children 6-12 and seniors over 60 and free for children 5 and under. Parking will be free in the Showgrounds parking lot.
Local and visiting entertainment will include:
Luis Narino/Tropical Rock
Kaleo Naea Band/ Traditional Hawaiian Music
Tango Santa Barbara/Argentine Tango
Brianna James/Pop Rock
Hip Blessings/Middle Eastern Dance
Xochipilli/Folklorico Dance
Jill Marie/Acoustical Soul
Jinyin Liu/Peacock Dance
Jambo/Africa Dance
The Anthony Prieto Band/Latin R & B
Denise Herrera - National Anthem
Bryson VanCleve - Folk Rock
Las Fiesteras - Early California Dances
Susan Marie Reeves - Gypsy Newgrass
Stephen Styles - Country Rock
Fuego Gitano - Modern Flamenco
Santa Barbara Ukulele Club - Ukulele players & singers
Owen Plant of the Sunshine Brothers - Caribbean influenced Pop
Linda Vega Dance Studio/Traditional Flamenco and Spanish Dance
Santa Barbara Dance Society - Introduction to Contra Dance
....and even more! As part of the cultural diversity exotic food and drink will abound starting with Chinese Tea from Dragon Pearl Tea and an Ethiopian Coffee Experience
from Taste of Hope with world food delicacies from Tacos De Asada to Orange Chicken.
Arts and crafts from around the world will also be on display with items from the hill tribes of Thailand from Heart Imports to beaded crafts
items made by the Masai from Tanzania & Kenya Africa provided by Wildhope International Artisans.
Any cultural or ethic group wishing to promote their goals through the display of their talents, crafts, cuisine are invited to participate.
Jambo! African Dance
The Anthony Prieto Band
Jill-Marie
Bryson VanCleve
Spanish Rodeo (Sunday)
Hip Blessings, "Danse Orientale"
Luis Narino
Suenos Cubano Traditional Afro-Cuban Dance
Gongfu Cha (tea serving skills) with Tea Master Hong
There is still booth space available to groups wishing to fundraise through the sale of ethnic food, crafts or
products. Booth space for non-profit groups will be free.
Information and applications are below.
The first 2,000 people attending WorldFest'08 get a free Water Dragon steeping cup from Dragon Pearl Tea
ABOUT THE EARL WARREN SHOWGROUNDS
The 19th District Agricultural Association is a state agency directed by the Division of Fairs and Expositions under the California Department of Food and Agriculture.
The 19th District Agricultural Association is a state agency that manages and operates the Earl Warren Showgrounds.
The mission of the 19th District Agriculture Association is to develop and maintain quality equine and public event facilities
and to provide opportunities for positive guest experiences, in both education and entertainment by delivering professional service
while becoming a financially self supporting entity.
(More about the Earl Warren Showgrounds)
Local and visiting entertainment will include:
