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The
Great New York State Fair Announces Creation of
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Latino
Village, a Weekend Celebration of Culture
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Village Seeks Vendors, Exhibitors,
and Musicians for 2018 Event
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Syracuse,
NY – May 2018 / Newsmaker Alert / The Great
New York State Fair will continue to broaden its reach into the communities
of New York State with the creation of Latino
Village, a weekend celebration of Latino culture, Acting Fair Director
Troy Waffner announced. The Village will operate from Friday, August 24
to Sunday, August 26 at the Fair’s New York Experience area on the western
end of the Fairgrounds. The event builds on the success of last year’s
inaugural La Feria event and is part of the Fair’s ongoing effort to represent
the diverse cultures of New York State. The celebration will include Latin-themed
food, crafts, music and other entertainment.
Latino Village is seeking
food and crafts vendors, musicians and others who would like to become
part of the weekend event. Interested parties may contact Elisa Morales,
event superintendent, at latinovillagenyfair@gmail.com.
Exhibitors will pay a $100 fee for the weekend.
The inaugural event in 2017
featured Latino bands and musicians from across the state playing several
styles of music, as well as vendors offering food and crafts particular
to the culture. The New York Experience area is home to several of the
Fair’s special events, including Family Fishing Day and Timber Sports and
Forestry Day. The area features a large pond and many chairs and picnic
tables, where Fairgoers can enjoy a peaceful moment amidst the hustle and
bustle of the Fair. The Experience stage offers musical performances beginning
in the afternoon.
“We are creating a unique
cultural experience for people of all ages and colors,” Morales said. “Latino
culture is an important part of New York State culture and I invite everyone
to come enjoy what we have to offer.”
“Latino Village joins the
Pan-African Village and Indian Village in representing important cultural
groups within our state. We program diverse musical acts on our Chevy Court
stage. We seek constantly to diversify our lineup of food and merchandise
vendors. We continue to work towards our goal of a Fair that represents
the best of all of New York State,” Waffner said.
“What a wonderful setting!
I really felt I was experiencing the true Latino culture,” said musician
Edgar Pagan of the group Grupo Pagan, which performed last year. “Food,
music, activities, people -- I was especially touched to see such a diverse
gathering of people visiting and enjoying the experience together. A beautiful
vibe! I danced the night away and ate way too much. Such a joy that left
me proud but also very happy for all the others there. I appreciate that
the Fair offers themed villages that allow us all to enjoy the beautiful
cultures in our world!”
Latino Village maintains
a Facebook
page here.
The New York State Fair,
operated by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, runs
from August 22 to September 3, 2018. The Fair’s mission, reflected in its
theme, “FIND YOUR GREAT,” is to showcase the best of New York agriculture
while providing top-quality entertainment.
The home of the Great New
York State Fair is a 375-acre exhibit and entertainment complex that operates
all year. A year-round schedule of events is available on the Fair’s
website. Find the Great New York State Fair on Facebook,
follow @NYSFair on Twitter, on
Snapchat at nysfair and enjoy photos at the Fair’s Flickr
photo archive. Also, New Yorkers are invited to send their ideas for
the Great New York State Fair at statefairideas@agriculture.ny.gov.
Media Contacts:
Jola
Szubielski
Public Information Officer
NYS Department of Agriculture
& Markets
518-457-0752
Dave
Bullard
Public Relations
New York State Fair
315-487-7711 x 1377 |