Harvest Festivals of India – India Cultural Association of Central Iowa

What: Harvest Festivals of India
Where: Oakwood Church (CityChurch of Ames-Des Moines), 2400 Oakwood Rd., Ames
When: Sat., Feb. 1, noon – 3 p.m.
RSVP Here: Event Registration

This event includes cultural activities and lunch. Please come dressed in traditional attire.

Members: Free | Non-members: $10 per ticket (Pay to Venmo ID: @Anuj-Sharma-19 or at the venue)

If you haven’t already signed up for the ICA membership, consider signing up here: ICA Membership

🍽 Lunch will be free for ICA sponsors and members! 🎉 Non-members can purchase lunch for $10 per person. To ensure we order enough food, both members and non-members must RSVP using the registration link above. Non-members should also purchase their lunch tickets online, as on-site ticket availability may be limited.

Bonus!
Bring a traditional dish from your region to share with 5-6 people! We will proudly display these dishes during lunch. Additionally, we will have a panel of judges selected from the audience to evaluate the dishes. Two winners will be chosen in the following categories:

🏆 Best Dish (Savory)
🏆 Best Dish (Sweet)

🎤 Karaoke & Poetry Bash – Bring your favorite song or poem to share with the community!

Thank You! A heartfelt thank you to COTA, ICA sponsors, and our amazing members for their continued support. Your contributions make events like these possible, and we truly appreciate your commitment to our community!

Looking forward to celebrating with you all!