... in response to PhilFest 2002, posted by jon on Mar 17, 2002I pulled over on the roadside an wrote down this info from
a billboard: April 5,6,7. 3/4 miles north of Tampa Bay
Downs, or 2 miles north Oldsmar Flea Market off Race Track
Road. Call 813-925-1232.
Wanna met up?
BASTA PINOY NEWS: FLORIDA Tampa
PHILFEST 2001
A GRAND SHOWCASE OF PHILIPPINE CULTURE
TAMPA, Florida (Basta Pinoy) -- A great experience awaits visitors from around the United States when they attend the Sixth Annual Philippine Festival, PhilFest 2001 on April 6, 7, and 8, 2001 at the Philippine Cultural Enrichment Complex, located at its 10-acre festival grounds at Nine Eagles Road, Tampa, Florida.
For those who have not been to the Philippines, a visit to the three-day affair will provide a glimpse of a Philippine barrio fiesta, that showcases the rich Filipino culture and heritage.
From the intricate and delicately detailed cultural dances to Filipino delicacies such as "ginatan", "bibingka", "halo-halo" served at barrio-inspired booths, Philippine martial-arts demonstrations, singing competition, a wide array of fun and entertainment for the young ones, and learning awaits visitors. Not to be missed is a live concert performance by AmericanFilipino western singer "Miss JANET CLARK", one of Nashville's hottest contemporary country recording artist.
For Filipino-Americans born here in America, this would be a great opportunity to experience their heritage and discover their roots.
For the benefit of the Philippine Bayanihan Arts Center. Advance tickets are $4 each. At the gate $5 each. (Children 5 and under Free). For additional information and directions contact Philippine Cultural Foundation, Inc., 16409 Ashwood Drive, Tampa, Florida 33624. Tel: 813.931.8687 or 727.596.2281.
Useful maps and driving directions at: http://maps.yahoo.com
See also: PHILFEST: In the Bayanihan Tradition