St. John’s 80th Annual Food Festival will take place on Saturday, October 18 from 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM and Sunday, October 19 following Church services until 3:30 PM. Come enjoy Armenian food, culture, music and fellowship.
Schedule
Anytime is a good time to come to the Food Festival!
Saturday, October 18
- Food will be served from 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Armenian dancing and musical performances in the evening
- Church tours throughout the day
Sunday, October 19
- Festival opens after Divine Liturgy and continues until 3:30 PM
Directions
St. John is located at the corner of Olympia Way and Clarendon Ave., near Twin Peaks. Handicapped and limited parking and street parking are available. It is possible to reach St. John Armenian Church via public transportation: exit Forest Hill station via Muni.
Our Charities
All proceeds of the Food Festival will equally support the work of the following organizations:
- Dizak Art School – supporting displaced children from Artsakh.
- Swords to Plowshares – assisting veterans in the Bay Area.
- NorCal Haven – serving Armenian senior citizens in the Bay Area.
Be sure to visit the poster session at the festival to learn about the positive impact each organization is making!
Volunteer for the Festival
Volunteers are the lifeblood of St. John’s Food Festival. We still have several food preparation sessions scheduled for September and October:
- September 7: Khadyif
- September 14: Pre‑Sale Luleh
- October 5: Kourabia
We also need help the week leading up to the festival to pack and distribute pre‑sale orders and to prepare Luleh, Sarma and other foods. During the festival, volunteers are needed in the buffet line, take‑out, kitchen and other areas. If you’re interested in volunteering, please contact the Church office or sign up online at SignUpGenius.
For questions, call the church office at (415) 781‑4211 or reach out to Charles Cherezian or Dave Tateosian.
Support the Food Festival
Wish list contributions are important to help offset our costs. You may choose to donate in memory of a loved one. Businesses are welcome to contribute and will be acknowledged with their name, address and website. All donations are tax‑deductible, and donors will be gratefully recognized.
Please make your check payable to St. John Armenian Church or donate online at stjohnarmenianchurch.com/food-festival/Wishlist. No matter how small or large, we are deeply grateful for your kindness and generosity.
Pre‑sale forms and raffle tickets will be mailed soon.
We look forward to seeing you at what promises to be a wonderful Food Festival! Thank you for your support!