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MILWAUKEE, WI – Traditional foods from 18 ethnic groups will again be a major part of the festival experience at the 79th annual Holiday Folk Fair International, America’s premiere multi-cultural festival, to be held Fri., Nov. 18 – Sun., Nov. 20, 2022, at the State Fair Park Exposition Center in West Allis, Wis.
The World Café offers a wide assortment of delicacies from around the world that are meant to be shared by Folk Fair visitors. The following groups, including the Rohingya and Ukrainian who are new to the event, will have food booths with an extensive menu (a portion of the available options is listed) from which attendees will choose:
American Pantry; Assorted Ice Creams; Soft Drinks; and Coffee
Chinese: Sesame Chicken with White or Fried Rice; Fried Noodles; Pot Sticker; Crab Rangoon; Teriyaki Chicken on the Stick; Egg Roll; Almond Cookie; and Pearl Bubble Tea
Czech: Veprova Pecene Dinner (Roast Pork with Dumpling, Gravy, Sweet Sour Cabbage, Rye Bread) and Knedlíky (2 Dumplings with Gravy)
Donauschwaben: Assorted Cookies and Bars; Bienenstich; Assorted Tortes; and Landjaeger
East Indian: Chicken Tikka Masala; Chana Masala; Naan; Rice; and Mango Lassi
Filipino: Chicken Adobo and Rice; Pancit; Mami Soup; Nagaraya Nuts; and Salabat
French: Sweet Crepes – Nutella and Banana; Raspberry Jam; and Butter, Sugar, and Lemon
Hmong: Sticky Rice with Hmong Sausage; Banh Mi Sandwich; Chicken Curry Noodle Soup; Shrimp Spring Rolls; and Hmong Eggrolls
Irish: Potato Soup, Corn Beef Sandwich, Soda Bread, and Scones
Italian: Pizza, Cavatappi Pasta with Meatballs and Breadstick; Arancini (Rice Ball), Assorted Italian Cookies, and Soda Italiano
Japanese: Tempura Egg Roll; Kanikama Crab Rangoon; Potstickers Gyoza; Shrimp Tempura; California Sushi Roll; and Strawberry Cheesecake Puffs
Mexican: Beans Bowl with Cheese and Chips Burritos; Tacos; Tamal; Quesadilla; and Churros
Rohingya: Briyani Chicken; Fried Rice Vermicilli; Mohin Gar; Halwar; Sticky Rice with Coconut; Kema Paratha with Ground Beef; and Egg Paratha
Senegalese: Yassa Chicken with Roasted Onions over White Rice or Couscous, Mafe over White Rice or Couscous, Beignets, Fataya, and Bissap Juice
Serbian: Assorted Pastries
Thai: Vegetable Spring Roll; Cream Cheese Rangoon; Chicken Satay; and Chicken Green Curry with Rice
Ugandan: Sambusas; Smoked Jerk Chicken with Rice; Lentils Stew with Rice; and Chickpeas Mixed with Vegetables and Rice
Ukrainian: Borscht with Pampusky; Varenyky with Sour Cream; Holubtsi with Mushroom Sauce; and Uzvar – Kompot (Dried Fruit)
A program of the International Institute of Wisconsin (IIW), Holiday Folk Fair International celebrates the cultural heritage of the people living in Wisconsin. The 2022 theme, “Celebrate the Culture of Living Heritage,” will allow Fair-goers the opportunity to explore traditions, customs, practices, representations, expressions, knowledge, and skills through the instruments, objects, artifacts, and cultural spaces that communities, groups and, in some cases, individuals recognize as part of their cultural heritage.
Special attractions in 2022 include invited international performers and artisans, cultural murals produced by Milwaukee Public Schools students, photographic exhibits, the Artisan corner, the Dirty Kettle Native American interactive display, the Wisconsin Woodturners, a bonsai exhibit, a Wisconsin Scholastic Chess Federation tournament on Sat., Nov. 19, and an interdenominational religious service Sun., Nov. 20, at 10:30 a.m. in the Coffeehouse.
The three-day event features the All Nations Theater with traditional music and dance; the World Café offering traditional dishes; the Tanzhauz, sponsored by Mad City Windows and Baths, where attendees dance and sing along with a variety of musical stylings; the Coffee House where patrons enjoy a beverage and baked goods while listening to talented musicians; Heritage Lane, presented by Everdry, with unique traditions and customs through interactive exhibits; the International Bazaar sponsored by Bath Fitter, where cultural artifacts create a unique shopping experience; the Children’s Area, presented by Leafguard, where young people explore their heritage; and the Callen Chefs Stage featuring local chefs preparing traditional cuisine.
Hours are 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. on Fri., Nov. 18; 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. on Sat., Nov. 19; and 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Sun., Nov. 20. In addition, some Folk Fair activities will be shared live via the event’s Facebook page.
Advance tickets are $12 each, with family four-packs for $44. Admission at the gate will be $16 for adults; $8 for children ages 6 to 12; with children five and under admitted at no charge. Those 62 and over will be admitted for $12, and all military personnel with a military ID card will be admitted free.
For more information on the 2022 Holiday Folk Fair International, visit www.folkfair.org or call 414-225-6225.