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4TH ANNUAL BANANA FESTIVAL OF SACRAMENTO!

Official Website: www.bananafestival.sojoarts.net

Tickets Cost: $5.00 General Ticket fee and children 5 and under free     
4th annual Banana Festival, Celebrating:
* Multiculturalism
* Art
* Music
* Food
* Education
* Health & Wellness
* A Alcohol Free Environment

The event is scheduled for August 10, 2013 through August 11, 2013 at

William Land Park in Sacramento, California. The yellow fruit has become
a star for this festival that finds everything about this yellow fruit
"a-peeling." We serve it up in main entrees, beverages, breakfasts and
desserts. It's the center of contest and the theme of the 5-krun. The
festival brings people together to celebrate community, food and fun!
This year's festival will celebrate healthy environment, lifestyles and
eating. The event also highlights different cultures in Asia, Africa and
the Americas who use the banana as a source of food, art and culture.
Last year's 2012 Banana Festival attracted over 7,500 attendees. This
year we will collaborate with the Ventura, Ca. Banana Festival to attract audiences in cities throughout

Northern California. This collaboration will strengthen our outreach to

families on a regional level as we celebrate America's #1 Fruit: the

Banana!The 2013 Banana Festival theme will be "Banana Mania." Some of the activities include:"Going
Bananas for Health" Power Soul Stroll 5K run -Smashed Chef
Challenge-Top Banana Community Rewards - Banana Jungle Kids Zone Banana -
Magic of Healthy Living Interactive On-Site Radio Disney Show will provide the Banana Festival Bunch of Fun Passports station activities,
The Re Create Art Group will help kids build a 6ft Recycled Banana,

Bungee jumping - Hands-on art booths - Going green with composting

-Themed inflatable's - Bouncers - Games - Raffles and Prizes.

Additionally, the Banana Spirit Health Pavilion will focus on a variety

of health related experiences and educational opportunities regarding

the benefit of the Banana. For both days of the Sacramento Banana

Festival, the main stage will feature some of the best in international,

national and local entertainment. Each and every hour a different group

will perform, so there is something for everyone!

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