Worcester Armenian Festival

Worcester Armenian Festival returns for two day event The Armenian Church of Our Savior is offering attendees the chance to enjoy traditional Armenian food and performances by an Armenian dancer.

LAVASH 🇦🇲 Լավաշ
Lavash is more than just a flatbread – it’s a symbol of Armenian identity and tradition, passed down through generations. At our festival, you’ll have the chance to taste authentic Armenian lavash, made with love and respect for our cultural heritage. All our sandwiches will be wrapped in our traditional lavash made and generously donated by our friends at Gyumri Bakery MA

Recognized by UNESCO as part of Armenia’s Intangible Cultural Heritage, lavash holds a special place in our hearts and homes.
Come celebrate this iconic Armenian staple with us and taste the spirit of our culture!

DRIED FRUITS FROM ARMENIA

✨ Experience the Sweetness of Armenia! 🍑🍇🍒

Our festival is bringing you the finest homemade dried fruits straight from Armenia!

Bursting with color and flavor, these dried apricots, figs, cherries, and more are a true taste of tradition. Perfectly sweetened by nature and lovingly prepared, they're a snack unlike anything you’ve tried before. Whether you’re indulging in them on the spot or bringing a taste of Armenia home with you, these treats are sure to brighten your day!

Don’t miss out on this flavorful journey at our festival – come grab your deliciously colorful, sweet Armenian dried fruits and savor the experience! 🍂

PARKING AT WPI PARKING LOTS
We are pleased to share with you that our neighbors and friends at WPI are generously allowing us to use their parking lots for our festival.
North & South Boynton Lots.
We are grateful to our friends at WPI!
To ensure our visitors have easy access, we kindly ask all volunteers to park at the university lots so our church lot can be reserved for our guests.
Thank you for your cooperation and support in making this event a success!

Basturma Ապուխտ & Sujuk Սուջուխ
Get ready to indulge in some authentic Armenian flavors at our festival! We're serving basturma – special cured meat covered with a blend of Armenian spices, Der Hayr recipe. It's a taste you won't want to miss! 😋

And that's not all! We’ll also have homemade sujuk, a delicious Armenian sausage crafted with love. Perfect for anyone craving the rich, bold flavors of Armenia. 🇦🇲

Come for the food, stay for the culture! 🍽️

☕ Soorj Սուրճ Armenian coffee at the festival 🇦🇲
Join us at the festival for a taste of tradition! We’re serving authentic Armenian coffee, brewed strong and refreshing to give you the perfect flavor! Special thanks to our amazing friends at Henry's House of Coffee for donating this rich, flavorful blend. Come enjoy a cup with us and experience the warmth and culture of Armenia, one sip at a time. 🇦🇲❤️
You will able to purchase this special blend as well. Henry's House of Coffee is two generations of premium coffee roasters and Armenian coffee makers. www.henryshouseofcoffee.com

Festival schedule🇦🇲
Join us to enjoy Armenian traditional dance and dance with us, to learn more about our Homeland, our heritage and the Church.

✨Our Bake Sale selection🇦🇲
Sweet and Savory, authentic & traditional flavors.
Learn more at https://acoos.org/armenian-festival/

🌿🍇 Exciting news for our festival! We’re thrilled to serve a fantastic selection of wine from Armenia, a country with an ancient tradition of winemaking that dates back over 6,000 years! 🍷✨ These wines are not only delicious but also deeply rooted in history, making them truly special.
A huge thank you to our friends at Storica Wines for making this possible! Don’t miss the chance to sip on something extraordinary and celebrate with us. 🎉
Learn more about Storica: www.storicawines.com

Souvenirs and gifts from Armenia 🇦🇲
Great selection of some special and handmade items.
Worcester Armenian Festival,
September 21, 11am-5pm
September 22, 11am-3pm

Presentation on Armenian Cross-Stones, Khachkars
By Fr. Tadeos at the cross-stone outdoors.
Join us to learn more about this unique symbols of our heritage and faith.
Worcester Armenian Festival,
September 21, 11am-5pm
September 22, 11am-3pm

🇦🇲 Our Menu ⚡ Delicious, traditional and authentic flavors
Learn more: https://acoos.org/armenian-festival/
Worcester Armenian Festival,
September 21, 11am-5pm
September 22, 11am-3pm

🍃 Baking Traditions Alive! 🇦🇲

Our Festival special! Jingyalov Hats, the beloved traditional flatbread from Artsakh! Filled with a delicious blend of fresh herbs and flavors, it’s a taste of our heritage and a beautiful way to recreate our homeland here. 🌿✨

From its rich history to becoming a festival favorite, this bread brings us closer together, celebrating the flavors and spirit of our ancestors. Don't miss out on this authentic experience! ❤️

Festival Planning Fun!

We had an amazing and "hye-ly" productive meeting for our upcoming festival, and it was full of excitement (and deliciousness)! Between the laughter, great ideas, and plans coming together, we also got to taste some incredible food samples that will be featured at the event!

We can't wait to share this experience with all of you at the festival. Stay tuned—more exciting updates to come! Thank you Dn. Vasken Chagaian for hosting us at your home.

✨🔥🇦🇲ARTSAKH PAKLAVA🇦🇲 SPECIAL

We're excited to share a special piece of our heritage—Artsakh Paklava!
This delicious pastry, rich in tradition, has been lovingly made by Andrey, who was born and raised in Artsakh, along with the help of our dedicated volunteers.
Join us and savor this sweet taste of our culture. Don’t miss out on experiencing a true Armenian classic! Come enjoy a slice of Artsakh right here!

A percentage of proceeds from the Worcester Armenian Festival will support the renovation of a science lab for young students at the Vahe Meliksetyan School in Vanadzor, Armenia.

Your festival purchases will also honor a hero! The school, which has 450 pupils, is named after a vibrant young doctor who gave his life in the 2020 war. We are excited to renovate this lab in Vahe’s honor so more children can study STEM subjects and support Armenia’s growth in these fields!

Armenian Church of Our Savior is proud to partner with Fund for Armenian Relief’s Ayo! platform and the Vahe Meliksetyan Foundation to support this project. Contribute here: www.weareayo.org.

Armenian Church of Our Saviour is the first Armenian Church in America. Join us at our Church tours by Fr. Tadeos to learn more about the faith tradition of the Armenian Church and about our historic parish.
Worcester Armenian Festival,
September 21, 11am-5pm
September 22, 11am-3pm

🔥✨🇦🇲Manti Մանթի Armenian dumpling
Our amazing team has prepared your favorite Manti just for you!". They are delicious and wonderful. Come and get some at the Worcester Armenian Festival
Saturday, Sept. 21, 11am-5pm
Sunday, Sept. 22, 11am-3pm

🪧⚡️Banners and yard signs are up # 🙌
Please share and invite your family and friends
Worcester Armenian Festival
September 21-22

Worcester Telegram and Gazette features Armenian Festival again this year. Check out the Food section for the wonderful article on Worcester Armenian Festival. Thank you Barbara Houle for covering our Festival.

🇦🇲 Craving something delicious? Our juicy, perfectly seasoned losh kebabs are calling your name! 🔥🍢 Fresh off the grill and bursting with flavor, it's the taste you’ve been waiting for. Swing by and treat yourself at the Worcester Armenian Festival, September 21-22.

📣 Baking Armenian Gata: A Sweet Traditional Pasrty at Our Festival! 🍞✨

Gata Գաթա, the beloved Armenian sweet bread, has become one of the highlights of our festival! 🥳 This delicious pastry, with its rich, buttery layers and sweet filling, has quickly won the hearts of our community. Whether you're a seasoned baker or trying your hand at it for the first time, Gata is a wonderful և delicious way to connect with our Armenian heritage.

Join us in celebrating this tradition—let's share, and enjoy the sweet flavors of Armenia together! 🇦🇲❤️

WORCESTER ARMENIAN FESTIVAL
September 21, 11am-5pm
September 22, 11am-3pm

"My Journey Through Armenia"
Presentation by Jenna Maksian about her trip to Armenia. Jenna and her family traveled to Armenia this summer. She is going to share her exciting trip with all of us at the Worcester Armenian Festival. Join us to discover the beauty of Armenia with her.

🔥🔥🇦🇲🇦🇲 You probably already know what we are making for the Armenian Festival ⁉️⁉️but it is very special
Can you guess what it is?

🔥 Baking Choreg for the Worcester Armenian Festival! 🔥

There's something truly special about the aroma of freshly baked Choreg filling the kitchen—sweet, warm, and made with so much love by our dedicated parishioners. As we prepare for the Worcester Armenian Festival, we're rolling up our sleeves to bake this beloved Armenian sweet bread, a favorite for generations.

Choreg is more than just a treat; it's a piece of our heritage, a symbol of togetherness, and a taste of home. Each batch we bake carries the love and traditions of our ancestors, and we can't wait to share it with our community.

Whether you've had Choreg before or this will be your first taste, we promise it will be a memorable experience. Come join us at the festival and savor a slice of Armenia with us.

See you there! 🇦🇲❤️
WORCESTER ARMENIAN FESTIVAL
September 21, 11am-5pm
September 22, 11am-3pm

📣 Get ready for the tastiest treat at the Worcester Armenian Festival! 🎉 We're back with more of our famous lahmajun, Լահմաջո—Armenian pizza that's loved by everyone! 🍕✨ Our dedicated volunteers have been working hard to make this year's lahmajun even more delicious. Whether you’ve had it before or are trying it for the first time, we know you’ll love every bite. Come join us and enjoy the flavors of Armenia. See you at the festival! 🇦🇲❤️
WORCESTER ARMENIAN FESTIVAL
September 21, 11am-5pm
September 22, 11am-3pm

🌟 Get Ready for a Burst of Flavor at the Festival! 🌟
Թթու, pickled vegetables or toorshi.
Nothing says delicious like homemade pickled vegetables, and we're bringing the crunch and color to this year's festival! 🥕🌶️🥒 Whether you're a fan of tangy cucumbers, spicy peppers, or sweet carrots, our jars are brimming with vibrant, mouthwatering goodness. Perfect as a snack or a side, these pickles are made with love and a dash of tradition.

Join us as we savor the tastes of summer, one bite at a time. 🌞 Don't miss out on these colorful, tasty delights—come grab a jar at the festival!
WORCESTER ARMENIAN FESTIVAL
September 21, 11am-5pm
September 22, 11am-3pm

Exciting Announcement:
Armenian Traditional Dance Classes!

We are thrilled to announce that we have invited a distinguished dance instructor all the way from Armenia to share the beauty and tradition of Armenian dance with our community!
Anna Sekoyan leads "Sekoyan Dance Studio in Armenia".
Anna will be with us from August until the end of September.

This is an incredible opportunity for all of us—children and adults alike—to learn authentic Armenian dances. Our instructor will lead a series of classes where you’ll not only learn the steps but also the rich cultural stories behind each movement.

These classes will culminate in a special performance at our upcoming Festival, where we will showcase what we’ve learned together. And that’s not all—our instructor will also grace the stage with a solo performance that is sure to captivate and inspire us all.

Join us in celebrating our heritage, building community, and preparing for a memorable performance at the Festival. All skill levels are welcome!

Let’s dance together and make this Festival unforgettable!

Classes for kids start this Sunday, August 18
All kids ages 5 and up are welcome
Classes are free
Classes for adults will be announced soon.
Please contact Yn. Gayane for registration and more information:
[email protected]

✨⚡️🇦🇲 Our NEW Volunteer T-shirts✨⚡️🇦🇲
If you need help during the festival and see one of us with this T-shirt please approach us, we would love to help.
WORCESTER ARMENIAN FESTIVAL
September 21, 11am-5pm
September 22, 11am-3pm