To Promote and Celebrate International Diversity in the Brazos Valley
African-American Dancers


November 17, 2007
Historic Downtown Bryan
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
2008 date is 11/22/2008

Brazos Valley Worldfest



LifeintheBrazos.com is Proud to be a
"World Sponsor"
of the first ever Brazos Valley Worldfest

Texas A&M University is spearheading the organization of this first-time, community-wide festival. The Brazos Valley Worldfest will celebrate international awareness by offering cultural displays, demonstrations, international cuisine, performances, children's crafts, educational competitions and many other activities. This event is free and open to the public.
Mexican Dancers
LifeintheBrazos.com Virtual Tours with the Brazos Valley Reporter


Visit our narrated Virtual Tour of the 2007 Brazos Valley Worldfest by the Brazos Valley Reporter. It's almost like being there! MORE >> 

 
Street Festival

Brazos Valley Worldfest Highlights

 

Festival Program 2007

Global Village (Along Main Street 10a-5p)

Main Stage (Palace Theater)

Kid's Village (adjacent to the Bryan Public Library and the Children's Museum of the Brazos Valley 10a-5p) MORE...

Education Competition

The Brazos Valley Worldfest Education Competition challenges students and adults in the Brazos Valley to share their culture through digital stories and posters. MORE...

Cultural Displays

Vendor and Country booths will be located along Main Street and adjacent to the Bryan Public Library and the Children's Museum of the Brazos Valley. MORE...

Performances

World Fashion Show presented by the Discovery Program
Flamenco Andaluz of Houston
Texas A&M Bellydance
Academy of Modern Martial Arts of College Station
Kaminari Taiko of Houston
Ballet Folklrico Los Altos de Jalisco
Texasnischer Schuhplattler Verein (German dance group)
Bryan Library "Singabration"
Tellabration!
Indian Classical Dance
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Exhibits

In addition to the Cultural Displays, additional exhibits will be on display during Brazos Valley Worldfest.

Digital Storytelling submissions

Poster Competition submissions

Phi Beta Delta Photo Competition submissions highlighting international study and travel by Texas A&M students, faculty and staff as well as photos of the U.S. taken by international students.

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Indian Dancers

What People Are Saying
About the Brazos Valley Worldfest

Clay Riebe, Citibank Market President
Citibank

We live in a very culturally diverse region, said Clay Riebe, Citibank Market President. This is a wonderful opportunity to experience how our neighbors live, their music and cuisine, and the traditions they've passed down to their children. We invite others to join us in what is sure to grow into the premier, international event in Brazos Valley.

Jim Wilson
Editor, The Eagle

"We like to support events that bring important topics to the public's eye" Jim Wilson, The Eagle's editor, said, "As the local leader in news and content The Eagle recognizes the importance of events like this one. After all, most of us can trace our family tree to another place. It is great that this community is opening it arms to people from different places, of different cultures"

Stephanie Lyles, Promotions Director
Clear Channel Radio
The radio stations that Clear Channel hosts are as diversified as the people who live here. We feel it is important to be involved in events that can have a significant impact on the community. Participation in the Brazos Valley Worldfest can help us all to better understand ourselves and our neighbors.

Mike Wright
General Manager of KBTX
Brazos Valley Worldfest accentuates the diverse nature and culture of this community driven by the international make-up of Texas A&M. Supporting this event helps KBTX fulfill an element within our mission statement, contributing to improving the quality of life for people we serve. Embracing various cultures through these type of educational events will result in greater achievement at home and abroad as we work together with one voice.

Paul Reilly, Regional Marketing Manager
Suddenlink
"At Suddenlink, we realize that as a proud member of the community, the Brazos Valley Worldfest gives us the opportunity to celebrate and appreciate the diversity in Bryan/College Station and the surrounding area." "This event will no doubt bring a greater understanding of not only the needs but also the contributions all of us can make to ensure a stronger community! Suddenlink and its employees are excited about our participation in the 2007 Brazos Valley Worldfest!"

Lee James, Brazos Valley Reporter
Owner / Publisher, LifeintheBrazos.com

LifeintheBrazos.com is especially pleased to be a sponsor of Brazos Valley Worldfest. The fact that the festival is community-wide and celebrates and embraces the cultural diversity of our region fits perfectly with the mission of LifeintheBrazos.com as we support and promote the Brazos Valley, its people, communities, organizations, businesses, and non-profits. As the Brazos Valley Reporter I am excited about this new event and look forward to participating in the festival and experiencing all it will offer! This will be one of the most important community events of the region. Today's world is a global community and the Brazos Valley enjoys exceptional diversity due to our location, business influences, and of course the major impact of Texas A & M University. This event will be both fun and a learning experience.

Mell and Willie Pruitt, Founders
Brazos Valley African American Museum
The Brazos Valley African American Museum is excited to be a part of Brazos Valley Worldfest. This unique festival is a great opportunity for us to share our heritage with the community and to motivate our youth to have a desire to be the best they can be.

 
Street Festival in Historic Downtown Bryan

Who to Contact

 
Kim Fox '97
Festival Coordinator - Brazos Valley Worldfest
http://www.brazosvalleyworldfest.org
Program Coordinator
International Outreach
TAMU International Center
1245 TAMU
College Station TX 77843-1245
phone 979-862-6700
fax 979-862-6705
http://international.tamu.edu
 

Volunteering Opportunities

Stage/Entertainment

Opening Ceremony

Sponsor Solicitation

Education

Display/Culture Booth

Storytelling

Vendor/Concession

Logistics (parking, waste management, security...)

Volunteer Floater

Marketing

Kid's Village

Merchandise

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Presenting Sponsor

Citibank & Texas A&M University

See Brazos Valley Worldfest website for complete list of sponsors and details regarding sponsorship opportunities. MORE...

Resource Links

Press Releases

Friends of the Festival Newsletter Archive

Visitor Information (Worldfest website)

Visitor Information (LifeintheBrazos.com)

Vendor Information

Community Links for the Brazos Valley

Churches in the Brazos

Brazos Valley Worldfest Website

International Events and Programs

Interested in knowing more about international events and programs in the Brazos Valley? If so, email contactus@brazosvalleyworldfest.org, with Add to Listserve in the subject, to be added on the Community Notices listserv.