Hampton International Children's Festival

Explore the sights, sounds, and tastes from cultures across the globe at the 12th Annual International Children’s Festival in Hampton, Virginia. On April 21, 2012 bring the entire family to the 12th annual International Children’s Festival, a veritable palette of color, cultural pride, and camaraderie. The event, taking place 10:00am – 5:00pm. at downtown Hampton’s Mill Point Park, will allow children of all ages the unique opportunity to experience the sights, sounds, and tastes of over 35 countries.

A wealth of activities are planned for this year’s program, including a costumed Parade of Nations, showcasing a breathtaking array of exquisite fabrics, bold colors, and exciting designs. Entertainment for this year’s festival will take place on three stages and includes the popular Dragon Head Dance, native folk dancers and musicians. Hilby the Skinny German Juggle Boy, The Mechanical Man, a stilt walker and Cirque performers will provide roaming entertainment in Mill Point Park throughout the day.

To help children further stimulate real travel and enhance their worldwide journey, Passports to Adventure are available for $1 each. Any time a child visits a country, they will have their visas stamped to confirm their interaction with the organizers of that booth. If they visit each country at the festival, the child will then be entered into a special “World Traveler” prize drawing.

In addition to the activities of the day, vendors will offer (for a fee) exotic and tempting treats from Turkey, The West Indies, Italy, Thailand, the Middle East and more. The designated food court area will remain open until the conclusion of the festival. Presenting Sponsor this year is BayPort Credit Union.