Sunday 29th October 2017 Empire State Plaza – Convention Center (From 11:30 AM to 5:00 PM, )

Festival of Nations, Albany NY

One World @ One Place

Click here to see Directions and Parking information Click here to see Parking Lots and Parking Charges information Attractions: Parade of Nations, Crowning of Miss Festival of Nations, Native Dance and Music, Ethnic Foods, Unique Crafts, and much more.

Celebrate the World

In the spring of 1972, several ethnic group leaders got together with an idea to organize an art and cultural festival in the Capital District.The purpose was three-fold. The first was to prove how well people with diverse backgrounds can work together and have lots of fun doing it;the second was to present a glimpse of the world to the residents of the Capital District; and the third was t...

Cultural Fiesta

Please join us at the spectacular representation of the Global Cultural Integration @One Place on Sunday, October 23rd 2016 This idea was soon turned into a reality and first ethnic festival was held on October 27, 1972. We named it “Festival of Nations”. It was held at the Hudson Valley Community Collage.It was welcomed so much that thousands of people h...

Bringing Community Together

The word got around about us – how much enjoyment we offer for the family on one Sunday afternoon in the Fall of every year. Now there are several international bazaars/festivals in the area. They are organized by different institutions. Our Festival of Nations remains the original. It is unique, in the sense that we, the participating nations, ourselves, organize everythin...

See You at the Empire Plaza

This year, we are celebrating our 45th annual Festival with you! We hope you enjoy your few hours with us by looking at the arts and crafts from different parts of the world; by tasting delicious ethnic foods; and by being part of the audience indulging in the music with rhythm and dances representing various cultures and traditions of the world.

History of The Festival of Nations

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steven says:

October 6, 2010 at 10:03 pm

How can I sign up to volunteer for the event?

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- bshakers says:
  
  October 7, 2010 at 3:50 am
  
  You can call Manoj Ajmera at 371-3737 or email him at manorita12 at yahoo dot com!
  
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Janice says:

October 19, 2010 at 3:01 pm

How fun! Who is eligible for Miss Festival of Nations?

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meghan says:

October 20, 2010 at 8:54 pm

what time will everything start?

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Liz says:

October 4, 2011 at 4:48 pm

I really want to come and want to get a group to go. What is the cost for this event? Thanks.

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Tammi says:

October 27, 2012 at 2:29 am

This sounds like a great event. I will check it out. One question: it appears that the US is not represented. Did I miss it being listed?

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