Armenian Street Fair & Festival
| Hours: | Hours Vary see below |
| Ages: | Infants, Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults |
| In/Outdoor: | Outdoor |
| Cost: | see below |
| Category: | Arts & Culture |
The weekend long event, presented by the Armenian Cultural and Educational Center (ACEC) in Watertown, Massachusetts, will take place this year on Friday, September 9th, 2011 to Sunday, September 11th, 2011.
The event will showcase all aspects of Armenian culture such as art exhibits from local artists exhibits and interactive activities highlighting Armenian history and culture,traditional Armenian food and gourmet tastings from local vendors including Eastern Lamejun, Arax Market, Massis Bakery, Fastachi and more!
Last year, the inaugural open-air festival attracted over 4,500 guests from the Greater Boston area and beyond. The incredibly successful festival will once again raise proceeds to benefit the Armenian Cultural and Educational Center, a nonprofit organization tasked with sustaining and nourishing Armenian cultural and educational endeavors for the community at large.
This year, the event is expected to attract over 6,000 visitors and will feature live music by internationally renowned Armenian musicians such as Tata Simonyan, The Element Band, Aravod Ensemble featuring Mal Barsamian, Arev Armenian Folks Ensemble, Ashot Logian and The Hayasa Band, Karen Kocharyan Band, Yerevan Band, Classic Groove and other performers. Perfect for kids of all ages,the festival will include special children's activities including a giant slide, soccer kick, Gladiator Joust and Bounce House and other exciting activities. The event, themed around the provinces of historic Armenia will showcase the historical, cultural and artistic treasures of Armenia and the Armenian-American community. Entertainment for children of all ages will be offered along with ample culinary offerings reflecting the presence of Armenian life in many corners of the world!
Armenian Street Fair & Festival Menu
Appetizers ($3.00)
Tabouleh
Traditional salad prepared with bulgur wheat and fresh herbs
Homemade Humus
Prepared with crushed chickpeas and tahini
Olivier Salad
Dill and potato salad
Patat (Yalanchi)
Stuffed grape leaves with veggies and rice
Entrees (13.00)
Kabobs
Beef, Lamb, Pork & Chicken
Grilled Kebobs served with Buttery Pilaf and greens
Kheyma
Armenian Version of Steak Tartar served with picked vegetables and pita bread
Lamejun ($6.00)
Super thin meat or veggie-topped Armenian Pizzas served with greens
Desserts ($2.00)
Choreg
Sweet bread similar to brioche
Baklava
Traditional Armenian pastry prepared with Rosewater
Kids Menu:
Hotdogs ($2.00)
Handmade Pizza ($2.00)
Watermelon wedges ($1.00)
French Fries ($3.00)
*Cordials & Soft Drinks Available for Purchase
| HOURS | ↑ top |
Friday, September 9th from 7:00PM to 12:00AM
Saturday, September 10th from 12:00PM to 12:00AM
Sunday, September 11th from 12:00PM to 7:00PM
| COST | ↑ top |
FREE ADMISSION! Tickets required for Entertainment Performances Only! Adults Friday $15 | Saturday $30 | Sunday $10 Kids (12 and under) Friday/Saturday/Sunday $8 (Children under 2 free) All Access package (three day) Adult $45 Kids $15 Weekend Package (Saturday/Sunday) Adult $35 Kids $10
| WEBSITE | ↑ top |
| LOCATION | ↑ top |
47 Nichols Avenue, Watertown, MA, 02472 map
Armenian Cultural and Education Center, 47 Nichols Avenue, Watertown, MA 02472) (adjacent Nichols Avenue)
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