ARMENIAN FESTIVAL 2025
SEPTEMBER 13th-14th
SAT 12 PM – 6 PM
SUN 11 AM – 3 PM
Discover the Vibrant World of Armenia at the Only Armenian Festival in MN!
Come for the food, stay for the cultural presentations, and do a little dancing.
All are welcome! Fun for all ages!
2025 MENU
Pork Kabob Plate
Armenian pork kabob (khorovats), rice pilaf, pita bread and choice of one side.
Chicken Kabob Plate
Marinated chicken kabob (khorovats), rice pilaf, pita bread and choice of one side.
Beef Lule Kabob Plate* (Limited)
Marinated beef lule kabob, rice pilaf, pita bread and choice of one side.
Hummus (V)
Babaghanoush (V)
Cabbage Salad (V)
Armenian Pilaf
Stuffed Grape Leaves (V)
Red Tabouli (V)
Cheese Boereg
BAKE SALE AT YEREVAN HALL UPSTAIRS
BAZAAR AREA AT ARARAT HALL
BEVERAGES
Armenian Wine (21+Valid ID Req.)
Armenian Beer (21+Valid ID Req.)
Mint Lemonade
Tea / Armenian Coffee (Yerevan Hall upstairs)
Bottled Water
Soda Pop
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
Welcome, Blessing of Food – Fr. Nerses 12:00
Dinner service opens – Dining Hall
Armenian Traditional Dances – Armenian Cultural Organization of Minnesota 12:00
Ararat Hall
Armenian Church Tour with Lou Ann Matossian 2:00
Sanctuary (upstairs)
Armenian Mythology”/ Peter Hajinian 3:00
Presentation – Parlor (Upstairs)
“Armenian Coins and Antiques: Our True Inheritance”/ Dr. Chuck Hajinian 3:30
Presentation – Parlor (Upstairs)
Language Booth 1:00 – 6:00pm
Yerevan Hall (upstairs)
Treasurers of Memory and Hope all day
Sanctuary (upstairs)
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
Service 10:00
Welcome, Blessing of Food – Fr. Nerses 11:00
Dinner service opens – Dining Hall
“Armenia Today “/ Emma Ohanyan Tri 12:00
Presentation – Parlor (Upstairs)
Paradise Lost: Nagorno-Karabakh’s Quest for Independence from Aspiration to Exile/ Dr. Artyom Tonoyan 1:00
Presentation – Parlor (Upstairs)
Armenian Church Tour with Lou Ann Matossian 2:00
Sanctuary (upstairs)
Language Booth 1:00 – 6:00pm
Yerevan Hall (upstairs)
Treasurers of Memory and Hope all day
Sanctuary (upstairs)
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
BABA’S HUMMUS
HOLY LAND
MINSK MARKET
KOWALSKI’S
ARCHETYPE
HENRY’S HOUSE OF COFFEE
THANK YOU OUR SUPPORTERS!
Zain & Vera Kenderian
Susan Desteian
Mariam Kocharian
LaDonna Keljik
Judy Ohannesian
Armineh Khachatoorian
Thomas Keljik
Steven Hartberg
Philip Asgian
Mark Pederson
John Sebastian
Charles Aram Rudisel
Armen Kocharian
John Stanek
Dr. Oleg Mosesov
Dr. Gregory Swenson
David Ondich
Daniel, Steven & Dorie Aslanian
Chacke Yeterian Scallen
George & Constance Aram
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- Traditionally seasoned pork kebobs
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- A Festival favorite!
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- Pilaf kits
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- Bake Sale assortment
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- Chicken kebobs
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- Armenian coffee
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