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<h1>Around The World Cultural Food Festival Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary</h1>
ALEXANDRIA, VA — One of the DMV's most anticipated cultural celebrations is marking a major milestone this summer. The 10th Annual Around The World Cultural Food Festival returns to Oronoco Bay Park on Saturday, August 29, inviting the community to experience a day of authentic global cuisine, live entertainment, and cultural discovery.
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the festival transforms Alexandria's waterfront into an international destination where visitors can explore the flavors, music, traditions, and artistry of cultures from around the world. From sizzling street food and family recipes passed down through generations to vibrant cultural performances and handcrafted goods, the festival offers an immersive experience for all ages.
Guests can enjoy authentic cuisine representing countries across Asia, Europe, Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America, and the Middle East while watching traditional dance performances, shopping from international artisans and local small businesses, and enjoying activities for the whole family. Whether you're discovering a new favorite dish, celebrating your heritage, or exploring a new culture, there's something for everyone.
<h3>Event Details</h3>
<ul><li>🌍 Event: 10th Annual Around The World Cultural Food Festival</li><li>📅 Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026</li><li>🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM</li><li>📍 Location: Oronoco Bay Park, 100 Madison Street, Alexandria, VA 22314</li><li>🎟️ Admission: FREE</li><li>🍽️ Enjoy: Authentic international cuisine, live cultural performances, artisan vendors, global shopping, and family-friendly activities.</li></ul>
Come celebrate 10 years of bringing the world together—one culture, one community, and one delicious bite at a time.
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Around The World Cultural Food Festival Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary
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FAIRFAX, VA — The League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area is sponsoring a special televised “Know Before You Vote: Virginia Constitutional Amendments” program on Monday, August 31, 2026, from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m., on&nbsp;Fairfax Public Access, Channel 10. Virginia voters are invited to watch, learn about the proposed amendments, and be informed before casting a ballot on November 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Watch live on Fairfax Public Access, Channel 10 and or by live-streaming on YouTube through Inside Scoop.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/InsideScoopTVShow" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Inside Scoop TV Show - YouTube</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The one-hour program will provide factual, nonpartisan information about the three proposed amendments to the Virginia Constitution appearing on the November 3, 2026 General and Special Elections ballot.
The program will feature three 15-minute segments:
Question 1:&nbsp;Right to Reproductive Freedom Question 2:&nbsp;Marriage Equality Question 3:&nbsp;Voting Rights&nbsp;
For each amendment, the official ballot question will be presented, followed by a discussion of what Virginia law currently provides, what would change if the amendment is approved, what the amendment does not change, and the practical impact on Virginia citizens.
The program is presented solely for voter education and does not advocate for or against any of the proposed constitutional amendments.


Co-sponsors:&nbsp;&nbsp;Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® Lambda Kappa Omega Chapter; Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. ® Alpha Beta Alpha Omega Chapter;&nbsp;American Association of University Women (AAUW) of Virginia; Psi Alpha Alpha Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.;&nbsp;Bernie L. Bates Foundation, Inc.;&nbsp;Fairfax County Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.;&nbsp;Fairfax County NAACP; Iota Epsilon Sigma Chapter Northern VA of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.;&nbsp;National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. – Northern Virginia Chapter;&nbsp;Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce;&nbsp;REV UP Virginia;&nbsp;Sully District Council of Citizens Associations; and&nbsp;The Arc of Northern Virginia
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