Armenian Street Fair & Festival

You're Irish on St. Patrick's Day, Italian during the many feasts and processions in the North End...it'stime to be Armenian! Celebrate and experience Armenian culture and cuisine at the second annual Kermesse: Armenian Street Fair & Festival. 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 11^th, 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 tastingsfrom 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 featurelive 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 beoffered along with ample culinary offerings reflecting the presence of Armenian life in many corners of the world!

WHERE:           Armenian Cultural and Education Center, 47 Nichols Avenue, Watertown, MA 02472) (adjacent Nichols Avenue)

WHEN:             Friday, September 9^th from 7:00PM to 12:00AM

                        Saturday, September 10th from 12:00PM to 12:00AM

                        Sunday, September 11^th from 12:00PM to 7:00PM

MENU:             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

           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

          To purchase tickets or for more information please visit: www.boston-kermesse.org.