Base organization to host International Fair

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  • By Brian Brackens
  • 88th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The International Spouses Group will host the annual Wright-Patterson Air Force Base International Fair April 25 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Holiday Inn in Fairborn located at 2800 Presidential Dr.

The International Fair will allow members of the community to experience some of the culture, craft, clothing, folklore and cuisine representing foreign military families that are stationed at Wright-Patt.

The countries that will be represented at the fair include Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Egypt, Germany, Greece, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Korea, Laos, Mexico, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Thailand, Turkey and the United Kingdom.

The cost to attend the event is $10 in advance or $12 at the door. Proceeds from the fair will support scholarships for international students attending college in the United States.

The International Spouses Group was established 37 years ago to support members as they adjust to life in the United States.