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2009 Dates: June 12, 13 & 14: Please contact us if you would like further information, if you'd like to get involved in the event, or if you have any comments or suggestions.

BAYFEST SPECIAL EVENTS

Catch the continuous entertainment on Bayfest's four stages - the Smet Construction Sobe Life Water Stage, the Budweiser WIXX Stage, the Oneida Casino Cultural Stage and the Festival Foods Tot Spot Stage. Enjoy jazz, rock, funk, blues, country, reggae, salsa, international dance, theatrical performances... you name it... it's all at International Bayfest (see Entertainment Schedule for details).

You can eat your way around the world at Bayfest. There will be a tempting variety of ethnic and domestic food tents. Enjoy gourmet items - literally hundreds of goodies to sample including Greek, Mediterranean, Native American, Mexican, Chinese, Italian, German, Jamaican, Vietnamese and many more specialties.

The Green Bay Press-Gazette Thunder by the Bay, a spectacular fireworks extravaganza, will illuminate the night sky over the Fox River on Friday at dusk. Be sure to come early to get a great spot.

The Boat parade, which takes place Saturday evening, will showcase Green Bay's natural beauty along the Fox River. Dozens of boats decked out with decorations and colorful lights will be outfitted in festive, clever and eye-catching themes.

The Children's Museum of Green Bay will offer a variety of hands-on craft projects that focus on different cultural celebrations such as Day of the Dead, Chinese New Year, Purim, May Day, Kodomomo-hi, Trung Thu, and Raksa Gandhan.

The Worldmarket will feature a variety of customary goods from around the world. Quality arts and crafts as well as imported gifts will be offered for sale. Visitors will be able to shop for specialty items from around the world.

Community cultural and international groups will have display booths offering craft demonstrations, educational exhibits and other special activities. The Global Village will highlight the rich history and heritage of Northeast Wisconsin while promoting an awareness and appreciation of the diverse cultures in the area.

In 2008, patrons were able to test their knowledge of international culture at the Neville Public Museum's Scavenger Hunt. Visitors enjoyed a reduced admission to the Museum of $1.00 during Bayfest.

The Sports Arena will feature a variety of participatory and spectator events including bocce ball, cricket, and rugby. Bayfest will also host an adult and youth volleyball tournament that will benefit the Green Bay High School volleyball program.

In 2008 visitors enjoyed the scenic Fox River on the new Foxy Lady II. Free boat excursions were offered on Saturday afternoon.

Tip Top Shows presents a giant carnival featuring exciting rides and fun games for all ages. Children and adults alike will enjoy the thrill of such midway favorites as the gondola ferris wheel, orbiter, zipper, tilt-a-whirl, cliff hanger, fun house, super slide, mini jet, tea cup, and more. An assortment of games will be featured including balloon darts, a rock wall, water race and more.

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