Verkhovyna to host 23rd Ukrainian Youth Festival (07/12/98)

Verkhovyna to host 23rd Ukrainian Youth Festival

GLEN SPEY, N.Y. - You do not have to be Ukrainian to enjoy a variety of Ukrainian music and to admire famous Ukrainian performers on this side of the Atlantic. On July 17, 18 and 19 a celebration of Ukrainian culture will take place here at the Verkhovyna resort.

There will be a lot of music and ethnic folk dancers dressed in colorful, national costumes, plus traditional Ukrainian cuisine. More then 50 vendors will be selling and exhibiting a wide selection of Ukrainian arts and crafts, jewelry, audio and video tapes, books and T-shirts.

On Friday, July 17, and Saturday, July 18, both indoor and outdoor dances will feature three Ukrainian bands. For those who cannot take the heat, there is a swimming pool and plenty of room for camping at the lake.

Sponsored by the Ukrainian Fraternal Association, the 23rd Ukrainian Youth Festival will take place at Verkhovyna Ukrainian Resort Center located on Route 41 in Glen Spey. Four stage shows are scheduled: Friday, July 17, at 7:15 p.m.; Saturday, July 18, at 2:15 and 7:15 p.m.; and Sunday, July 19, at 2:15 p.m.

Admission is $6, and parking is available on the grounds at $6 per car (good for all three days).

For more information call Verkhovyna, (914) 856-1323.