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The 2010 Mobile International
Festival will be held at the
Mobile Civic Center.
(Click image for map)
Ticket Admission Costs:
$10.00 adults
$8.00 seniors
$5.00 7-15 years
Free 6 and under
$1.00 discount with purchase of advance ticket! (Family Day only)Tour groups, schools, churches, families and individuals are welcome!
View our 2009 TV commercial! (Click above image)
The Mobile International Festival host hotel is Quality Inn & Suites located at 150W I-65 Service Rd. Mobile, AL 36608 (EXIT 3 AIRPORT BLVD), phone: 251-343-4949. Click on images above to visit their web site.
Be sure to mention Mobile International Festival for special group rates when making reservations by phone. (Group rate only applicable via phone at this time, and only for Festival dates)
Request additional
festival information:
Phone: (251) 470-7730
Neighborhood and Community Services (formerly Mobile Office of Special Events)
Email: mif@cityofmobile.orgThanks to all the participants and volunteers who make this a premiere event in Mobile, Alabama! We look forward to seeing everyone again in November, 2010. In the meantime, if you have any suggestions, please feel free to let us know.
Get
to know us at the 27th Annual
Mobile International Festival
Mobile, Alabama
MOBILE
INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
presents
"The World Of Languages"
Student Days - Thursday and Friday, November 18
& 19
Family Day - Saturday, November 20 (10 AM - 5 PM)
Enjoy the adventure of first-hand experience of varied cultures. You can visit the continents of Asia and Africa in the lobby area and Europe and the Americas in the East Exhibit Hall. Come face-to-face with people from every corner of the world and feel their friendliness. See the arts and crafts, hear the sounds, be entertained, and taste the flavors of the world. Observe the many wonderful traditions handed down from many generations and brought here from other countries.
Don't miss the Opening Ceremony and Parade of Flags to start off the celebration! Catch the colorful dancers and musicians from two stages, in the cultural booths or the strolling musicians.
CULTURAL EXHIBITS AND ART GALLERY
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Have fun with your passport! Visit and explore the countries and feel the ambiance of world travel. Shop for souvenirs. Fancy a fresh or handmade paper flower, jewelry, doll, doily or a Pysanky Easter egg. Some booths will have an artist demonstrating their art. You will find interesting and unique items from many countries.
Visit the Art Gallery to see the works of art by local artists. See West Africa's authentic Yoruba hand beaded masquerader costume, a sample of an African culture brought to the New World.
Come face-to face with excitement! Surround yourself with treasures, folk art, different languages and smiles!
INTERNATIONAL FOOD
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Be tempted by food booths from five continents! Sample different entrees, mouth-watering desserts, exotic beverages! Taste international coffees. There's something to please even the pickiest palate! This is culinary art at its best. Make the most of this unique opportunity to enjoy delicious specialties from around the world all under one roof! While you're munching, enjoy entertainment from two stages. Sit, relax and let the music and dancing take you to another country!
CHILDREN'S CORNER
Just imagine! Bring the kids to the Storytelling/Puppet Room, then move on to the hands-on activity area for much more excitement and fun such as face painting, clowns and balloons. See the smiles on your kids' faces as they enjoy all the fun!
Be
sure to catch the Opening Ceremony and
Parade of Flags which kick off the celebration!
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