Watertown's Armenian Street Fair & Festival Moves to July

The following information was provided by the Armenian Cultural and Educational Center:

Celebrate and experience Armenian culture and cuisine at the Boston Kermesse: Armenian Street Fair & Festival. The weekend-long event, presented by the Armenian Cultural and Educational Center (ACEC), 47 Nichols Avenue, in Watertown, Massachusetts, will take place this year on Friday, July 20 to Sunday, July 22, 2012. The event will showcase all aspects of Armenian culture such as art exhibits from local artists, traditional Armenian food and gourmet tastings from local food vendors including Tutunjian Wines, Eastern Lamejun, Massis Bakery, Fastachi and more!

Last year, the open-air festival attracted over 5,000 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 (ACEC), a nonprofit organization tasked with sustaining and nourishing Armenian culture and education through the community center.

This year, the event will feature live music by internationally renowned Armenian musicians such as Harout Pamboukjian, Arman Hovhannisyan, John Berberian Ensemble featuring Onnik Dinkjian, Arev Armenian Folks Ensemble, Karen Kocharyan Quartet featuring Jerry Bergonzi and Classic Groove and other performers. Guests can experience Authentic Armenian cuisine with cooking demonstrations from local chefs including Ani Catering & Takeout, and Armenian Market Bakery. Shop the latest collections of bangles and necklaces from Alex and Ani Jewelry bangle bar at Boston Kermesee.

Perfect for kids of all ages, the festival will include special visit and meet & greet by Wally of the Boston Red Sox as well as a Gladiator Joust and Bounce House.

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

SCHEDULE: Friday, July 20: 12 p.m. to 12 a.m., Saturday, July 21: 12 p.m. to 11 p.m., and Sunday, July 22: 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.

TICKETS: Free admission for children's entertainment, exhibits, vendors and food.

Ticketed Admission for Entertainment Portion only

Friday, July 20 2012

Featuring: Harout Pamboukjian!

Adults: $25/Children:$10

Saturday, July 21 2012

Featuring Arman Hovanisyan!

Adults: $30/Children:$10 

Sunday, July 22 2012

Featuring Onnik Dinkjian & John Berberian & MalBarsamian!

Adults: $15/Children:$10

2 Day & 3 Day Passes (Entertainment)

All-Access 3-Day Pass

Adults: $55/Children $20

2-Day (Fri/Sat) Access Pass

Adults: $45/Children $15