WARNER ROBINS, Ga. — Warner Robins is hoping to live up to their nickname. The International City Experience is coming to Perkins Field in Warner Robins on March 2.
They're still looking for food vendors, dancers, bands or other vendors to represent the diversity within the community.
Potwah's Kitchen is the newest Jamaican restaurant on the block.
"Moving here, we noticed that we had a different type of cuisine, but our culture wasn't standing out. Normally, if you go to New York or Florida you will see our flag, so we were like okay this is a good location for us to bring our culture here, with the spice and the great flavor," Diamond Cooke said.
Located on Watson Boulevard, across from City Hall, Cooke says the international was the best place to bring all that Jamaica has to offer.
"We are the land of food and water and spice, because we are out of one many one people, so we are good on our herbs and spice," Cooke said.
They have all the staples from oxtails, to jerk chicken, curry chicken, beef patties, plantains and more.
Now, Warner Robins wants to put a spotlight on all the diverse cultures with the International City Experience.
Currently, the city has over 40 vendors.
"We have anywhere from Irish dancing to a reggae band. We have Hispanic Folklore dancing, and henna art. Japanese crafts," Visit Warner Robins Marketing Manger Lera Moncrief said.
Warner Robins hasn't had an international festival since the '90s, so they are very excited to bring it back.
"Not everyone can travel and experience the history first hand so having the International City Experience right on our doorstep, is a thrilling chance for residents to connect with their roots, and for visitors to embark on a global journey without leaving town," she says.
Moncreif says they are accepting vendors until Feb. 9. They are open to all types of cultural vendors, but would like to see more businesses that offer Asian and Mediterranean cuisine.
"We're not going to turn anyone away, so we're just going to keep adding and we can add a second stage," she said.
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