St. John’s 81st Annual Armenian Food Festival returns October 24–25, 2026. Join us for a weekend of Armenian food, culture, music, dancing and fellowship at St. John Armenian Church in San Francisco.
12:00 PM–11:00 PM
Food served until 9:00 PM
Following Divine Liturgy–3:30 PM
275 Olympia Way
San Francisco, CA 94131
Festival Schedule
Saturday, October 24
- Festival open from 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM
- Armenian food served from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM
- Armenian dancing and musical performances in the evening
- Church tours throughout the day
Sunday, October 25
- Festival opens following Divine Liturgy
- Food, fellowship and festivities continue until 3:30 PM
Volunteer
Volunteers make the Food Festival possible. Help with food preparation before the festival or serve in the buffet line, take-out, kitchen and other areas during festival weekend.
Questions? Call the church office at (415) 661-1142.
Support the Festival
Wishlist contributions help offset festival expenses and allow more of the proceeds to support this year’s charitable beneficiaries. Gifts may be made in memory of a loved one, and businesses are welcome to contribute.
All contributions are gratefully acknowledged. You may also make a check payable to St. John Armenian Church.
Our 2026 Charities
Food Festival proceeds will support three organizations serving communities in Armenia and the Bay Area.
Hidden Road Initiative
Hidden Road Initiative provides educational and leadership opportunities for students in remote villages of Armenia through summer camps, scholarships and community development projects.
Hye Camp
Hye Camp brings Armenian children together in a Christian setting to grow in faith, culture and fellowship. Its mountain property includes a main lodge and dining hall supported by a fully equipped commercial kitchen.
The Salvation Army San Francisco Adult Rehabilitation Center
The San Francisco Adult Rehabilitation Center helps participants regain health and stability, build work and social skills, and restore family relationships through its residential recovery program.
Directions and Parking
St. John Armenian Church is located at the corner of Olympia Way and Clarendon Avenue, near Twin Peaks. Accessible parking, limited on-site parking and street parking are available.
By public transportation, take Muni to Forest Hill Station and continue to the church by connecting transit.
More details are coming soon. Please check back for additional festival updates.