Ohio announces Multicultural Day (04/19/98)

Ohio announces Multicultural Day

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Gov. George V. Voinovich has designated Sunday, August 16, as Multicultural Day at the 1998 Ohio State Fair. This year marks the sixth consecutive year of programming that celebrates the rich heritage and traditions of Ohio's many cultural communities. The celebration will feature entertainment by performing groups and presenters from various regions of the state.

This year, Ohio's many and diverse cultural communities will be showcased at the Ohio Stage, a covered, outdoor pavilion located near the south end of the Expo Center grounds, with a full day's schedule of performances. Admission to the Multicultural Day program is free, though purchase of an admission ticket to the State Fair is required.

For further information and to obtain an application, cultural performing groups can contact August B. Pust in the Governor's Office, (614) 644-0896. Due to the large number of talented performing groups in Ohio, participation is limited. A committee of arts professionals and State Fair officials has been created to select groups to perform in order to achieve a program of diverse entertainment. The deadline to return applications is April 3.

For general information about the 1998 Ohio State Fair, contact the Ohio State Tourist Information Office, at 1-800-BUCKEYE.