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India Fest 2024 promises ‘celebration of culture’ in Fort Myers
April 6 community event features food, fashion, dance and music
FORT MYERS, Fla. (April 6th, 2024) – India Fest 2024 will bring a taste of South Asia to Southwest Florida for a daylong cultural celebration featuring a variety of festival favorites.
Set for April 6 at Caloosa Sound Amphitheater in Fort Myers, India Fest has returned after a five-year hiatus and has expanded to include an assortment of food vendors, boutique shopping, a fashion show, live dance performances and a DJ rocking the riverfront stage. The event’s grand finale is a Holi Color Play, a traditional Hindu celebration of spring’s onset in which attendees throw handfuls of colorful powder on each other.
“India Fest is vibrant celebration of culture and tradition,” said Renuka Devacaanthan, president of the India Association of Fort Myers. “It’s important for those with Indian heritage to stay connected with 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 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.
Sponsorships opportunities start at $350 and include tickets, public recognition and program advertising; vendor opportunities start at $250. Contact India Association Treasurer Aditi Maheshwari at 239-530-8085 or [email protected] for more information.
Proceeds from India Fest support local charitable causes, cultural events and college scholarships.
About India Association of Fort Myers Established in 1987, India Association of Fort Myers is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that promotes Indian heritage, culture and art in Southwest Florida. The organization hosts two major community events, India Fest and Diwali, and supports a variety of cultural and charitable causes within the community. For more information, please visit IAFtMyers.org or email [email protected]
