Dayton International Festival, Inc (DIFI) is the organizer behind A World A’Fair and its Board is made up of the now 36 countries/ethnicities that take part in it. All of their members are non-profit organizations and DIFI is a 501C3 tax-exempt charity. Almost everybody connected with running the festival, manning the booths and performing volunteer their time to share their culture.
A weekend of dancing, music and a chance to eat your way across the world. The interactive stage has moved outside this year. Make sure you bring your dancing shoes this weekend and learn some new moves! For the full entertainment schedule, click here.
Friday night only, for $15 you get 12 2-oz samples from our participating booths with a beer passport.. There’s also a drawing, along with voting for your favorite brew. It’s your chance to sample beer from around the world.
This Weekends Food Menu:
China – Chicken Dumplings, Sweet Nugget, Sachima, Puffed Cereal Bar. Drinks – Lemonade, Sweet / Unsweet Iced Tea, Water
Czech Republic & Slovakia – Czech and Slovak Pastries, and Desserts
Drinks – Beer
France – Macaroons
Drinks – Wine, Champaigne, Passion Fruit Slushy, Water
Germany – Brat, Mett, German Potato Salad, Seasoned Sauerkraut, Soft Pretzels
Drinks – Beer, Water
Guam – Red Rice, Barbeque Chicken, Barbeque Baby Back Ribs, Shrimp Patties, Lumpia,
Cabbage Salad with Finadeene Dipping Sauce. Drinks –Tea, Water & Soda
Hungary – Cabbage Rolls, Hungarian Sausage, Hungarian Paprika Potatoes, Hungarian Pastries
Drinks – Wine
India – Chicken Tikka, Saag Paneer, Samosa, Pakodas, Rice, Naan, Chale, Indian Sweet
Drinks – Tea, Coffee, Lemonade, Kaas Kaas, Rose Water, Beer
Ireland – Pub Fries. Drinks – Beer
Italy – Meatball Sandwich, Sausage Sandwich, Pastries – Tiramisu, Cannoli, Italian Wedding
Cake and Chocolate Mousse. Drinks – Water & Capri Sun
Japan – Beef Curry over Rice, Vegetarian Curry over Rice
Drinks – Mochi Ice Cream Drinks: Hot Green Tea, Sake, Kinsen Plum Wine & Asahi Beer
Korea – Bulgogi, Fried Rice, Mandu and Kimchi. Drinks – Lemonade
Lebanon – Sandwiches: Chicken Shawarma, Kafta & Falafel
Sides: Hummus & Pita Bread, Stuffed Grape Leaves, Fatoush Salad, Tabouleh Salad & Spinach
Pies. Lebanese Pastries: Baklava, Mamoul & various other pastries
Drinks – Strawberry Water, Rose Water, Wine & Beer
Mexico – Tacos, Burritos, Quesadillas, Fajitas & Taco Salad. Drinks – Mexican Soda (Jarritos), Margaritas & Beer
Netherlands – Apple Flappen. Drinks – Beer
Nigeria – Akara (fried Blackeye Beans), Dodo (fried plantain), Puff Puff
Drinks – Water & Lemonade
Norway – Pre-packaged Lefse
Panama – Rice, Beans, Arroz con pollo/ rice and chicken, Beef Empanadas
Drinks – Malta & Fruit Juices
Philippines – Pancit (Philippine Noodles), Pork Skewers, Adoba, Lumpia (Spring Rolls),
Steamed Rice, So Ya Bean Curd (Taho), Asado (Pork Dumplings ), Ice Candies, Halo-Halo, Ice
Cream Cube (Mango, Fruit Salad), Bawt (Duck Egg Embryo), Fried Plantain with Caramelized
Brown Sugar. Drinks – Beer
Poland – Pierogi & Polish Sausage Sandwich. Drinks – Water & Beer
Puerto Rico – Pina Coladas and Piraguas (Flavored Shaved Ice)
Scotland – Meat pies, Bridies, Sausage Rolls & Short Bread
Drinks – Soda Pop (Im Bru) & Beer
South Slav – Baklava, Pita, Potica & Pastries. Drinks: Water, Wine & Beer
Turkey – Charcoal Grilled Chicken Thighs, Meat and Potato Turkish Style Samosas, Bread &
Turkish Style Sweets/Pastries
Drinks: Gazoz (Turkish style sweet sparkling water), Water & Non-alcoholic Fruit Drinks
Ukraine – Prepackaged candy and cookies
Vietnam – Fried Spring Rolls, Vietnamese Grilled Pork Sticks & Fried Rice
Drinks: Vietnamese Coffee
A World A’Fair
Friday, May 3, 5 PM – 10 PM
Saturday, May 4, 11 AM – 10 PM
Sunday, May 5, 11 AM – 6 PM
Tickets $10 for adults,
$8 for seniors and children
Parking $5
Greene County Expo Center
120 Fairgrounds Road
Xenia, OH 45385
