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Dave Amoroso • Ron Sonntag Public Relations
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MILWAUKEE, WI – Traditional ethnic cooking will be showcased on the Callen Chefs Stage at the 79th annual Holiday Folk Fair International, America’s premiere multi-cultural festival at the State Fair Park Exposition Center, West Allis, Wis., Fri., Nov. 18 – Sun., Nov. 20, 2022.
The cooking demonstration schedule is as follows:
Fri., Nov. 18
- 5 p.m. Angelica Varona Camara – Filipino: Shakoy (traditional deep-fried twisted doughnut)
Sat., Nov. 19
- 12 p.m. Apinya Jordan – Thai: Kanom Baa Bin (Coconut Patties)
- 2 p.m. Ellen Amoroso and Tom Amoroso – Swiss: Zuepfe (Braided Bread)
- 4 p.m. Joe Whitmore – Welsh: Bara Breath (Speckled Bread)
- 5 p.m. Angelica Varona Camara – Filipino: Shakoy (traditional deep-fried twisted doughnut)
Sun., Nov. 20
- 11 a.m. Joe Parajecki – Polish
- 12 p.m. Seon Joo So – Korean: Bulgogi (Korean BBQ)
- 1 p.m. Carmelle Yeager – Irish: Soda Bread
- 2 p.m. Lisa DeSanctis – Italian: Focaccia bread with a Tuscan Bean Dip
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 Fine Arts Department 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.