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A scene from the 2019 show at India Festival. available
A scene from the 2019 show at India Festival. available
India Festival 2024 will bring a taste of South Asia to Southwest Florida in an all-day cultural celebration featuring a variety of festival favorites.
India Festival, scheduled for April 6 at Caloosa Sound Amphitheater in Fort Myers, returns after a five-year hiatus and has expanded to include a variety of food and beverage vendors, shopping stores, a fashion show, live dance performances and DJs. Riverfront stage. The grand finale of the event is the Holi Color Play, a traditional celebration of the beginning of spring in which attendees throw handfuls of colored powder at each other.
“Festival of India is a vibrant celebration of culture and tradition” said Renuka Devakanthan, president of the Fort Myers Indian Association. “It is important for those with Indian heritage to stay connected to their roots, but also for the greater community to understand and appreciate the diversity here in Southwest Florida.”
India Fest will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 6 at Caloosa Sound Amphitheater, 2101 Edwards Drive in Fort Myers. Advance tickets are $8 through March and $10 when purchased in April or at the gate; Children 5 years and under are free. To purchase tickets, register as a volunteer or sign up as a cultural program participant, please visit IAFtMyers.org/India-Fest.
Sponsorship opportunities start at $350 and include tickets, public recognition and a program announcement; Seller opportunities start at $500. Contact India Association Treasurer Aditi Maheshwari at 239-530-8085 or aditi.maheshwari@iafortmyers.org for more information.
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Proceeds from the India Festival support local charitable causes, cultural events and college scholarships.
About the Fort Myers Indian Association
Founded in 1987, the Fort Myers Indian Society is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that promotes Indian heritage, culture, and arts in Southwest Florida. The organization hosts two major community events, the India Festival and Diwali, and supports a variety of cultural and charitable causes within the community. For more information, please visit IAFtMyers.org or email contact@IAFortMyers.org.
