The Fourth Annual International Festival of Fort Bend featuring “The World of Sports,” showcasing sports from around the globe. The free festival, an annual event celebrating ethnic culture and community in Fort Bend County, will be held from noon-6 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Stafford Performing Arts Centre, 10505 Cash Rd.
The Fourth Annual International Festival of Fort Bend will take place from noon-6 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Stafford Performing Arts Centre, 10505 Cash Rd.
It will include indoor and outdoor performances and exhibitions.
“The idea is to bring all ethnic groups together under one roof,” said founder and Past President Neeta Sane.
This year’s theme will include the Houston Cricket League demonstrating how the game, which started in England around the 1300s, is played and recognized throughout the world. Two teams from the HCL will compete against one another while teaching others how this fast-paced, thrilling competition is played.
Rugby football will also be on display, thanks to the Houston Athletic Rugby Club. There will be a scrimmage with a question and answer session afterwards as well as a hands-on exhibition.
Games2U will also be there with the company’s mobile caravan offering state-of-the art game theaters with all the latest titles and platforms to play.
Families can also sample ethnic foods, shop for crafts and watch multi-cultural dance, music and fine arts performances on stage.
“In keeping with the mission of the IFFB festival, attendees will experience the rich cultural heritage of Fort Bend County,” said 2010 President Pretta VanDible Stallworth.
Missouri City is a sponsor of the popular festival along with Stafford, Sugar Land and numerous businesses and organizations.
For more information about the International Festival of Fort Bend, log on to www.if-fb.org.
This should be a great deal of fun!
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