Soin International and the Dayton International Festival, Inc. presented the 38th annual International Festival, A World A’Fair — Wedding Traditions Around the World. The festival is a celebration of diversity that showcases the food, dancing, music, costumes, and cultural exhibits  representing the ethnic backgrounds and cultures of Dayton and the greater Miami Valley.

This year we honored Carolyn Stovall as our Honorary Chairperson. Click on Honorary Chairperson to learn about her and her festival contributions.

A very popular way of celebrating our cultural diversity has always been to sample the many varieties of food and drink offered by the participating organizations.  For a list of foods and merchandise on sale at the booths see the Food and Merchandise listing.

For a complete listing of the ethnic organizations represented at this year’s festival, see the Organizations page, where you’ll also find information about the organizations and their booths, along with photos from previous years’ festivals.

See the What's New page to see what was new and featured at the festival this year.

For information about Dayton International Festival, Inc. see the DIFI page.

For a list of DIFI delegates and committees see the Delegates page.

Festival Hours:
Friday, May 20, 2011~ 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Saturday, May 21, 2011 ~ 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday, May 22, 2011 ~ 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

2011 Awards and Prizes

Prizes to children who collected the Passport stamps
(winners selected by a drawing):

Gabrielle Triplett, Beavercreek
Samantha Henderson, Dayton
Dani Dresher, Springboro
(see the Passport Page for details)

Booth and Cultural Exhibits

President's Award
YOUTH GROUP

Awarded by the DIFI President to the Cultural Exhibit that is the most representative of the Culture Theme and impresses him/her the most.  In the absence of the President, the DIFI Cultural Committee will do the honor and determine a winner.

Traveling Trophy
Tie-GERMANY, PHILIPPINES

Cultural Exhibit Award
1st   PHILIPPINES
2nd  HUNGARY, INDIA
3rd   GERMANY
Hon. Mention   NETHERLANDS

Overall Booth Display Award
1st    GERMANY
2nd   NETHERLANDS
3rd   INDIA
Hon. Mention    PHILIPPINES