An A-Z visitors guide to Milwaukee Wisconsin. Sponsored by Key Magazine Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Representatives from Old World Wisconsin will demonstrate food preservation techniques and flax spinning and weaving. The wood turners also fascinate Folk Fair visitors. Kids of all ages will delight in the interactive exhibit on hopscotch around the world. The pattern that Americans are familiar with is just one of many used around the world. Areas that will be expanded in 2013 include the international chess tournament and the Native American Area. At every Folk Fair, the way various cultures prepare their cuisine intrigues visitors. Food booths offer appetizers, main dishes, sandwiches and desserts, all authentically prepared and priced to encourage sampling. At the Coffee House, coffee or tea, sweet treats and music tempt fest-goers. The Callen Construction Cooking Demonstration Stage features local chefs. Traditional foods and the recipes passed on to the next generation are examples how the elements of everyday life are part of building the "Culture of Community." The International Bazaar is the perfect place for holiday shopping with items to fit every budget. Booths decorated to represent the featured country offer items that showcase artistic traditions and handicrafts as well as holiday customs. On Heritage Lane, visitors interact with ethnic volunteers to learn about the customs and traditions of many different cultures. "Passports" are available for children, who then have them stamped at the decorated booths. Regularly scheduled shows at the All Nations Theater feature groups performing traditional music and dance with flair, drama and color. At the International Stage, attention focuses on dance performances by young people. The Music Pavilion features an array of musical groups. Other regular events include the Education Day/Cultural Awareness Program held Friday for fourth- through eighth-grade students from the Greater Milwaukee area. On Sunday, the 13th Annual Around the World 5k Run/Walk starts at 9 a.m. Phone 414-225-6225 or register online at www.folkfair. Also on Sunday, a religious service is held at 10:30 a.m. Hours are 2-10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Children five and younger are admitted at no charge and tickets for children 6-12 and seniors 62 and older are $10 at the gate (no admission charge for military personnel with military ID). A raffle is included in the ticket price, and winners need not be present at Sunday's 6:30 p.m. drawing. Advance tickets, group tickets and family four-packs for $36 may be purchased by calling 1-800-FAIR-INTL or visiting www.folkfair.org. Advance tickets also are available at Park Banks, Usinger's Famous Sausage at 1030 N. Old World 3rd St. and ten Sendik's supermarkets in the metro area. Advance tickets must be purchased by Thursday, Nov. 15. For more information, visit www.folkfair.org, phone the International Institute of Wisconsin at 414-225-6220, or follow Holiday Folk Fair on Facebook. 9