Pako Festa

pako_festStarting in 1983 Pako Festa’ is named after Pakington Street in Geelong West – the site of the festival – and it attracts a total attendance of around 100,000 people from the local and cultural communities, professional performers, community groups, schools, businesses, street traders and artists from all walks of life.

Coming together in harmony, up to 100,000 people meet to enjoy a smorgasbord of cultural food, folk dancing, the famous Pako Parade, workshops, art exhibitions, films, craft displays, free activities for children and an amazing day of non-stop entertainment.

Pako Festa prides itself as being a free event, accessible to all who want to share the enriching experience of multiculturalism. All you need to bring for a great day out is a happy heart and an open mind.

2012 will witness the festival's 30th anniversary.

When? 25th February, 2012

Where? Pakington Street, Geelong West, VIC

What? A bit of everything it seeems!

Website? Pako Festa

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