Derry Ethnic Food Festival and America 250th Celebration

📣 Mark your calendars for June 20th, 2026! Join us for Derry’s America 250 Ethnic Food Festival! 🇺🇸
From 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM, come together with the Friends of Derry and local partners to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in a vibrant showcase of heritage, diversity, and the American narrative through our community's unique lens.
🌍 Date: Saturday, June 20th, 2026
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: E. 3rd Street between N. Ligonier & N. Chestnut

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🍽️ ETHNIC FOOD FESTIVAL
Savor the beloved tastes of ethnic cuisine! Experience the rich culinary traditions that have shaped both Derry and the broader American story.
We invite:
• Ethnic food vendors
• Traditional recipes
• Family heritage dishes
• Historical food demonstrations

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🎨 CRAFT & ARTISAN VENDORS – THEMED ITEMS WELCOME!
Craft vendors are encouraged to create items inspired by:
• American heritage & folk traditions
• Cultural diversity and immigrant stories
• Derry’s historic neighborhoods
• Classic Americana, patriotic art, and early industrial history
This themed approach will create a visually stunning festival atmosphere.

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🎪 VENDOR DETAILS
Applications are now being accepted from:
• 🧩 Game vendors
• 📝 Information & nonprofit booths
• 🍽 Ethnic & specialty food vendors
• 🎨 Craft & artisan vendors
💲 First-Year Introductory Pricing:
• 10x10 space – $20
• Additional 10x10 – $10
• Food trucks – $40 flat
👉 Vendors must bring their own electricity.
80 vendor spots available — expected to fill quickly!

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🎶 ENTERTAINMENT & HISTORY
Enjoy a day filled with:
• 🎵 Multiple musical acts (to be announced soon!)
• 🏛 Presentations showcasing Derry’s unique history, including tales from the E. 3rd Street area and its contributions to American culture.

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This is a once-in-a-lifetime event as Derry commemorates the nation’s 250th birthday with food, culture, music, and history.
📩 Reserve your vendor space today:
Nathan 📧 nathan@friendsofderry.com 📞 724-217-2332
Join us on June 20th, 2026, as Derry celebrates 250 years of the American spirit through the traditions, tastes, and cultures that shape our community. 🇺🇸✨
More info here!