This year’s dinner begins with Bavarian cuisine at 6 p.m. July 21. The Caroline of Troy, using the festival German delegation member Esther Marko’s recipes, will cater the dinner.
The menu will include tomato salad, sauerbraten, red cabbage and boiled potatoes with apple cake and coffee following the entertainment.
The entertainment will be German music from polkas to waltzes with The Chris Weiss Polka Variety Band from Central Ohio.
Nancy Hutchins, Hayner exhibit coordinator, said the annual “taste of” event is popular for several reasons including the “authentic and wonderful” food.
“It gives the featured country delegation a chance to celebrate their background and culture with family and friends,” Hutchins said. In addition many guests enjoy learning about other cultures while others have visited the featured country, enjoyed their journey and want to re-experience it, she said.
Seating for the evening is limited to 100. The cost is $27 per person with reservations due at the Hayner Center, 301 W. Main St., by July 10.
An event RSVP is available to download at www.troyhayner.org; by calling (937) 339-0457; or by stopping by the center
The Festival of Nations was organized under the auspices of the Mayor’s International Council. This is the 20th year for the festival, which celebrates the cultural diversity of Troy and surrounding area and promotes international relationships.
The festival will be held Aug. 17 from 2-8 p.m. on the Miami River levee between the river levee and visitors seating at Troy Memorial Stadium. The free festival includes a parade of nations, interactive booths/displays, food, music and other activities.
For more information on the festival visit www.troyfestivalofnations.com.
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