By MELISSA WALKER
A scene from the 2011 Festival of Nations at Rivercentre in St. Paul. / Star Tribune photo by Glen Stubbe. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the global extravaganza known as Festival of Nations. At Minnesota's largest ethnic celebration, visitors can taste cuisine from Swiss, Hungarian, Egyptian, Indian and other cultures
Friday night features a "Wines of the World" tasting. Folk-art demonstrations include silversmithing, calligraphy, egg decorating and more. Shoppers can purchase clothing and other items from the international bazaar. New booths feature culture and customs from Yemen and Albania.
Three stages provide a wide variety of music, dancing and family entertainment. (4-10 p.m. Fri.; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sat.; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun. $7-$12.50. St. Paul RiverCentre, downtown St. Paul.)
