India Festival 2006 September 23, 2006

India Festival is proudly organized by Federation of Indian Associations of Central Ohio. The festival will bring together various businesses to exhibit, promote and sell goods and services to demographics of Americans and South Asians.

The India Festival provides a place for people of Ohio to embrace diversity, learn more about the people from India who have been calling Ohio their home and contributing to Ohio's growth and progress.

Attendance at India Festival has grown exponentially each year. The festival has come to be known as one of the premier events of its kind in the in United States. The Festival has generated publicity and recognition and has made Columbus, Ohio a destination spot for many weekend travelers. Last year Mayor Coleman visited the Festival and commended on the great organization and strength of the local Indian community. This is a wonderful opportunity for your organization to present itself to the Asian Indian community in Ohio.

Event:
India Festival 2006

Date:
Saturday, September 23, 2006

Festival Hours:
10 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Location:
Veterans Memorial Hall, Downtown Columbus, Ohio

Tickets:
$6 per person.
Children below 5, free.

Website:
http://www.indiafestival.org

Attractions:
Indian Cuisine: Delicious and authentic foods from renowned restaurants across the state
Live Entertainment: Featuring dances, singing & professional performances from Toledo, Dayton, Cincinnati and OSU
Bazaar & Marketplace: Traditional clothing, music & video media, jewelry, artifacts & more
Health & Wellness: Free Health Fair plus accupuncture, massage therapy, yoga & henna
Cricket Tournament: MRI tennis ball, 7-a-side, Each team guaranteed to paly upto 3 games, Finals and semi-finals played under flood lights, winning team gets trophy [September 9 2006]
Musical & Cultural Performances: Stage performances from different parts of India presented by local talents of all age groups
Fashion Show: Fusion of tradition and contemporary Indian clothing

Growth:
400% increase in attendance over past 5 years

Attendance:
Expected 15,000 + attendees over a day

Demographics:
A combination of Asian families from Central Ohio, young adults, business and corporate professionals, students, children, performers, visitors to Central Ohio and those with and/or interested in Indian Heritage as well as culture.

For More Information:
Participation rules, deadlines, directions to Veterans Memorial, parking, event schedule and all related information please visit our website.

Phone: (614) 530-0810
Fax: (866) 297-9457

FIA Website:
http://www.fia-ohio.org

Official Website: http://www.indiafestival.org