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    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 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 includes:
    -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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          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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