WorldFest 2009
Christmas, Culture & Customs From Around The World
Calendar of Events
11:55 a.m.
Santa Arrives! Come early and join the procession around our event center!
Santa Arrives! Come early and join the procession around our event center!
12:00 p.m.
Grand Entrance with Santa Claus and many of our featured countries. Grand entrance led by the Strathdon Caledonia Pipe Band as kick-off to WorldFest 2009.
12:01 p.m.
National Anthem sung by Louis J. Riva Civ USAF AFWA 2 WS/WXI
12:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Free Photos With Santa and treats for all the children who come to share their holiday wishes with Santa.
12:00 to 4:00 p.m.
WorldFest Vendor Area will feature "hands on" displays where your family can try foods from around the world, view demonstrations or be entertained. Some vendors will also have items for sale for early holiday shopping. Don't forget to stop at the first booth and pick up your Bellevue Chamber Shopping Bag. You'll need your hands free to enjoy the fun!
12:10 to 4:00 p.m.
WorldFest Stage will feature live entertainment throughout the day. There will be vocalists, dancers, musicians and more! Stay all day and enjoy the free, family fun!
12:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Charities Of Choice: Please consider donating to one of our WorldFest charities. During the event, cash donations will be accepted for the Bellevue Police Department Shop With A Cop Program. New, unwrapped toys are being accepted by the Marines Toys For Tots Campaign. Either way, your donation touches the life of a needy child.
Grand Entrance with Santa Claus and many of our featured countries. Grand entrance led by the Strathdon Caledonia Pipe Band as kick-off to WorldFest 2009.
12:01 p.m.
National Anthem sung by Louis J. Riva Civ USAF AFWA 2 WS/WXI
12:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Free Photos With Santa and treats for all the children who come to share their holiday wishes with Santa.
12:00 to 4:00 p.m.
WorldFest Vendor Area will feature "hands on" displays where your family can try foods from around the world, view demonstrations or be entertained. Some vendors will also have items for sale for early holiday shopping. Don't forget to stop at the first booth and pick up your Bellevue Chamber Shopping Bag. You'll need your hands free to enjoy the fun!
12:10 to 4:00 p.m.
WorldFest Stage will feature live entertainment throughout the day. There will be vocalists, dancers, musicians and more! Stay all day and enjoy the free, family fun!
12:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Charities Of Choice: Please consider donating to one of our WorldFest charities. During the event, cash donations will be accepted for the Bellevue Police Department Shop With A Cop Program. New, unwrapped toys are being accepted by the Marines Toys For Tots Campaign. Either way, your donation touches the life of a needy child.
12:05 to 12:30 p.m. Strathdon Caledonia Pipe Band &
Midlands Highland Dancers (Scotland)
12:30 to 12:45 p.m. Daughters of Neferiti
12:45 to 12:55 p.m. Zuha
12:55 to 1:10 p.m. Lotus Dancers
1:10 to 1:25 p.m. Mongolian Dancers
1:25 to 1:30 p.m. Taichi Fan Performance
1:30 to 1:35 p.m. Wu Shu (Kong Fu) Performance
1:35 to 1:40 p.m. Tibetan Dancers
1:40 to 2:00 p.m. Sons of Norway Dancers, Scandinavian Folk Dancers
2:00 to 2:30 p.m. Celtic Storm (Ireland)
2:30 to 2:40 p.m. Tom Sladek, Accordian
2:40 to 2:55 p.m. Czech Intergenerational Choir
2:55 to 3:05 p.m. Carrie Brown, Czech Bagpipes & Vocal
3:05 to 3:15 p.m. Stefanie Vocasek, Nebraska Czech Queen
