Cultural Arts 
Note the dates for the 2009 festival!
July 18 & 19, 2009
Noon to 7pm
Dawes Park, Sheridan Rd at Church
Free admission
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Entertainment Food Art Activities Artists Directions
2009 Ethnic Food Vendor Application (pdf)
Link to 2009 food event permit application (also required)
The 2008 Evanston Ethnic Arts Festival took place in perfect July weather! Large crowds enjoyed ongoing entertainment, children's activities and unique arts and crafts. Please look over the information posted on these pages about the 2008 festival to get an idea of what will take place in 2009.
The City of Evanston began its annual Ethnic Arts Festival in 1986. Each July, the Festival transforms the idyllic lakefront Dawes Park, Sheridan Rd. at Church St., into a global village. Surrounded by the flags of more than 100 nations honoring the diversity of our planet, attendees experience the colors, sounds, and aromas of world cultures. Every continent is represented in song, dance, spoken word, visual arts and food.
There is live music, dance performances and art and craft work of juried artists. People can also learn the folkdance of a far-away country and explore the intriguing spices and seasonings of new ethnic foods.
Join our online community for information and updates regarding events presented by the Evanston Cultural Arts Division at www.myspace.com/noyesculturalarts
For detailed information on artists and performers (and more!) connected with Evanston’s summer programs, visit www.summernoyes.blogspot.com
The Ethnic Arts Festival is sponsored by the City of Evanston Cultural Arts Division and partially supported by the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency. Additional support is provided by the Homestead Hotel and Quince Restaurant, the Cherry Family Foundation, ABC 7 Chicago, the Chicago Reader, and the Evanston RoundTable.
For more information, please call 847.448.8260.
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