Event ID # 78937
Date:
Saturday, August 1, 2009
 Time:
11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Event:

17th Annual Soul Food Extravaganza
Host:

Capital Contribution Center, Inc.
Location:

(Julia Davis Park, Boie, Id)   Google Map
700 S. Capital Blvd. Boise, ID 83706
Contact:
Summer Ford		 Phone:
208-859-5381
Email:
coordinator@boisesoulfoodfestival.com
Website:
http://Boisesoulfoodfestival.com
Price:
admission to park is FREE
Full details:

Not for Profit, Family Event: 

The Soul Food Extravaganza, now in its seventeenth year, is a celebration of diversity. The festivities will be held at Julia Davis Park in Boise Idaho on August 1, 2009.  The event runs from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a fabulous variety of soul food and a profusion of entertainment. There will be plenty of activities for the kids so bring the family.We are swollen with pride to support our local chefs & cooks that will be participating in the event by preparing soul food ranging from BBQ ribs to sweet potato pie and sweet tea.  This is a unique opportunity for you foodies out there to taste some down home soul food cuisine.  Also, the beer garden will host a dominos tournament as well as offer pub style seating.On stage at the Julia Davis band shell, we will feature an outstanding venue of music, dance, and entertainment. A diverse line up of passionate and soulful sounds of jazz, contemporary and traditional, a taste of Gospel added with a modest splash of hip hop should satisfy anyone’s musical palette.  We are excited to announce that the beneficiary for this year’s extravaganza is International Rescue Committee.  The IRC restores hope and opportunity for millions of people each year affected by conflict around the world. In Idaho the IRC offers refuges a new beginning and provides; English tutoring, mentoring, house hold items, and education among many other things.  So come out and help us celebrate the 17th annual Soul Food Extravaganza with food, music, entertainment. Check out the merchandise vendors for your chance at unique art and other items for sale.  Relax and enjoy the friendly atmosphere celebrating the vibrant arts and culture of Boise’s African American community. This is the highlight of the wonderful diversity Boise has to offer at the same time will raise funds and awareness for Idaho’s refugee community through the IRC.  The Soul Food Extravaganza will give visitors the chance to experience and enjoy the talents and flavors of a community that makes such a positive contribution to the social, economic, and cultural life in Boise Idaho.