Whether you take a tram to stop number 2 or stroll over from the main square, you may hear drumbeats calling you to the lovely Pan African Village. PAN AF CRAFTS VENDOR 17A festive tent in the middle of the action is well-stocked with handmade craft items. Colorfully-attired proprietors display unusual clothing, jewelry and statuary.

Hot rhythms from the nearby stage add to the ambience of one of the most exotic and exciting Fair locales. Every visit is enhanced by the spicy aromas of resident food vendors cooking signature dishes from Latin America, the Caribbean and Africa.

This year, the village has been tweaked with more walking space, enhanced signage and spruced-up décor to make this venerable Fair neighborhood seem fresh and new. The Pan African Village should be on every Fair itinerary.