17th Annual Ethnic Fest

Ethnic Fest Calandar of Events

Saturday September 12, 2009

 

Saturday's Parade

September 12, 2009

Walker will be filled with sights, sounds and smells evoking cultures from around the globe Saturday, starting with the lively Ethnic Fest Parade at 11 a. m.

Watch the exciting Ethnic groups parade down Minnesota Ave in the heart of Walker.

Ethnic Fest Entertainment

 

 

 

Winnipeg Bag Pipe Band will return to Ethnic Fest due to popular demand.

 

Also back are the Great Anishinaabe Nation Drum and Dance Corps, featuring American Indian dancers and drummers from northern Minnesota, performing in authentic regalia.

The group Ingapirca, a familiar name from past Fests will play the haunting strains of Andean folk music and contemporary tunes on traditional instruments. They will be located on the courthouse lawn, near the food court.

Alphornists

 

 

Vicky Wheeler and Becky Jyrkas bring the Rocky Mountain Alphorn Duo to Walker. The two will stroll throughout downtown Walker, stopping to show visitors their alphorns and to play several musical numbers.

 

Lehto & Wright

Caleigh

 

.

Face Painter

A face-painter also will be there to adorn the hands, faces and maybe even legs of children & maybe even some of the grown up kids.

Tae-Kwan-Do

This talented group from the Walker's School of Tae-Kwan-Do will be on hand demonstrating their martial arts skills on the Courthouse lawn.

.

Food Court

The Food Court will again be located on the courthouse lawn, with vendors serving both Ethnic and American Fare.

Local Restaurants

Many local restaurants will feature Ethnic specialties Friday and Saturday.

Craft Vendor's

Fifth Street in downtown Walker will be blocked off to accommodate vendors who will bring clothes, household items, arts, crafts, toys, jewelry and other merchandise from around the world.

When and Where

Ethnic Fest artists will perform Saturday at stages in the downtown area, on the courthouse lawn.

Performance sites and times will be announced soon.