Ninth Avenue International Food Festival
Ninth Avenue International Food Festival
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Ninth Avenue International Food Festival 2012
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Ninth Avenue International Food Festival 2012
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19-20 May 2012
Experience the delightful taste of various cuisines from different counrties like Poland, Italy, Spain, Greece, Asia and many others.
The Ninth Avenue International Food Festival in May has become a favorite weekend for New Yorkers since it began in 1973. From 42nd Street to 57th Street, Ninth Avenue closes to cars and the festival takes over. More than a million people visit the festival each year. It’s unique and amazing, celebrating the joys of ethnicity through food, entertainment and every kind of street fair stall.
The festival takes place each year the weekend after Mother’s Day. There is no admission fee and the festival extends from 42nd street to 57th street. It starts at 11am and ends at 5pm.
There will be a stage with live entertainment of international music and dance at 55th Street on Sunday. There are also over 200 street fair vendors selling inexpensive clothes, sunglasses, accessories and socks.
A childrens’ pavilion will also be set up at 53rd & 54th St with fun activities, especially for them.
Location
9th Avenue from 42nd Street to 57th Street
Hours
12:00 PM – 5.00 PM
Admission
Free
Directions
Subway: A,C,E @ 42 St Port Authority Bus Terminal;
C,E @ 50 St;
A,B,C,D,1 @ 59 St