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Free AdmissionThe 10th Annual Cultural Celebration returns to Yuba City! Saturday,
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10th Annual Cultural CelebrationThe Cultural Celebration is a celebration of ethnic traditions and diversity through food, arts and music. It offers a broad variety of tantalizing, ethnic foods, vendors displaying unique arts, crafts and clothing from around the world, and the best music, dance and entertainment you'll find anywhere in the North Valley. Now you can celebrate America's diversity on Saturday, September 13, 2008 at the beautiful new Gauche Aquatic Park. The cooler weather has enabled us to begin the fun at 11 a.m. That means there'll be more music, more dance, more food, more arts & crafts and more FUN! Wine AreaThe Cultural Celebration will host a wine area from 5pm – 9pm featuring local wineries. The area will offer tastings of Cabernet, Merlot, Chardonnay, blends and more! Wineries will also be selling their products so you can take some home to enjoy! Wine lovers will enjoy the delectable tastes while taking in the sweet sounds of the fabulous entertainment and enjoying work from local artists brought to you by the Yuba-Sutter Arts Council. Music, Dance and FunFabulous Latino, Folk, Blues, Gospel, Reggae, East Indian, Native American, Filipino, Japanese, Hawaiian and many more soul-stirring sounds fill the air as music and dance groups perform throughout the evening. Artists are featured on three strategically located stages. Cultural Arts and CraftsColorful and exciting booths of high quality featuring multicultural artisans and crafters line the Town Center streets. Children's AreaThe Children's Area runs from 11 am - 4 pm. Hosted by the Yuba-Sutter Regional Arts Council and featuring hands-on activities that include Brazilian Painted Maracas, African Bracelets, Dutch Pinwheels, Aztec Masks and Australian Boomerangs. Free of charge. Bicycle Poker Run!Come kick off the Cultural Celebration with an eight mile beginner family bicycle course that will start and end back at the Yuba City Town Square. There will be stops along the course where you will draw a card. Refreshments and water will be available. The best poker hand out of five cards in two categories, 15 & Under & Adult, will win a prize. Helmets are mandatory. What better way to exercise, have fun with your family and enjoy cultural sights, tastes and sounds at the end of the ride! Saturday at 8:30 a.m. (Registration at 8:00 a.m.). International FoodsSample an incredible selection of food choices in one place at the Cultural Celebration. You can expect to find spicy Mexican and Thai dishes, satisfying German and Polish offerings, and exotic Greek, Chinese, East Indian cuisine and more! Everyone Enjoys the Cultural CelebrationThough the Cultural Celebration is located in Yuba City, its draw is regional. Working closely within the network of local and regional agencies and groups, businesses and the media, the festival continues to build volunteer and sponsorship support and is widely attended by people of all ages and all ethnicities. |
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Yuba City Cultural Celebration
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