Event Details

2009
ARMENIAN COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS

 Featuring Armenian Pilaf
and Unique Traditions of the Ararat Valley
 There are many ways to use Rice in Hot and Cold meals- hundreds of recipes. From daily traditional
to Specialty Wedding Rice.
Learn to make perfect Armenian Rice!
 
12:00pm–Pilaf w/noodles  
Chef Ara Balayan
of Herach and Ara Catering
will be making
Traditional Pilaf w/ Noodles

1:00pm–Bulgur
w/Noodles & Onions
A dish with a unique and pleasant "nutty" aroma and taste.

2:00pm–Sarma
Chef Mike Chakalian
will demonstrate the recipe for rice stuffing used in Sarma "Grape leaves" also used to stuff peppers & tomatoes.

3:00pm–Fabulous Rice Toppings "Jayez" Armenian Wedding Rice

4:00pm–Grape Leaves "Sarma"
How to Stuff and Roll Demonstration

5:00pm–String Cheese
Sylva Kaloyan
will demonstrate the
art of making string cheese.

6:00pm–Armenian Coffee

All cooking demos are Free of charge.
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BACKGAMMON TOURNAMENT

COngratulations to 2009 WINNER RAFFI MINASIAN

Tournament starts at 3:00pm
Entrance Fee: $20.00

 DRUM SESSION
(DUMBEG)
Dumbeg is an hour-glass shaped drum with lamb skin at one side, and an open end at the other side. The body of the dumbeg is constructed of either metal or clay. It is played with hands & fingers while on the lap or between the knees. The Dumbeg is played by Armenians from the Middle East. Pick up a dumbeg (drum) and join in the beat at our outdoor drum circle. No prior drumming experience necessary. All are welcome to join in the informal music-making experience. Instruments will be provided or bring your own. Time: tbd

 VENDORS/BOOTHS   
Angel's Cleaners
Armenian Mesrobian School
Armenian National Committee
Armenian Nurses Association
Armenian Youth Federation
Artisia Fashion Jewelry
Bella Glass
BooBoo Sheek
Cook Hill Properties
Brink's Home Security
Edible Arrangements, Pico Rivera
Ecology Auto Parts
Ethnoshirts.com
Fiscal Credit Union
Garden Ranch Market
Gourmet Blends
Hye Media Agency
J. Kavari
Julie's Jewelry
KF Enterprises
Helms and Hill Towing
Hollywood Music Center
Holy Cross Youth Group
Hye Media Agency
Hyevon Choppers-Custom Bikes
Maro's Costume Jewelry
Marzig International
Mobile Boutique - The Bag Lady
Modern Design Jewlery
Montebello Medical Center
Montebello Police Department
Montebello Fire Department
NuNu Designs
Orange Elephant
Realty Network
State Farm Insurance
Sweet Nuts
Tasty Towers
Treasure Images
Unique Creations
Risher Montebello Mortuary
Surprise Jewelry

For info on being a Vendor
at the 2010 Armenian
Food Fair & Fest
contact
info@armenianfoodfair.com
or call (323) 594-9570

More about Armenians...
ARMENIAN HALL OF FAME
A list of Famous People who are of Armenian Descent.

2009 ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE

12:00pm
Opening of  Festival

1:00pm
ARS Saturday School
Students Dance Performance

2:00 to 3:00pm
Simon Oksazian teaches
Armenian Line Dances

3:15pm
Alex Dance Studio Performance

4:00pm
Simon Oksazian teaches
Armenian Line Dances

5:00pm
Henrik Avoian & his
Armenian Folkloric Musicians

6:00pm
Drum Circle

7:00pm
Hosharian Bros Band

ENJOY LIVE ARMENIAN MUSIC
by the
HOSHARIAN BROTHERS
ARMENIAN BAND 
throughout the day

ARMENIAN FOLK DANCING
The Armenian dance heritage has
been one of the oldest, richest and most varied in the Near East. From
the fifth to the third millennia B.C.,
in the higher regions of Armenia there are rock paintings of scenes of country dancing. Traditional dancing is still popular among Armenians, and has also been very successfully 'exported' to international folk dance groups
and circle dance groups all over the world. The majority of people feel something special in Armenian dances, and in the passion, subtlety, and eloquence which they embody.
 

CATHEDRAL TOURS
Guided Tours at
1:30pm and 3:00pm

Learn about the history of the Armenian Church through a guided tour by one of the Cathedral's priests. Armenia was the first state to adopt Christianity as its religion when St. Gregory the Illuminator converted King Tiridates III and members of his court, an event traditionally dated to 301.

KIDS FUN ZONE
Moon Bounce, Slide, Face Painting
Pony Rides and Petting Zoo
Fire Truck and much more!

2009 Schedule of FREE Activities

12:30 pm - Balloon Twisting Class
Make & take home a
balloon twisted by you!

1:30 pm - Armenian Story time

2:30 pm - Balloon Twisting Class

3:30 pm - English Story time

4:30 pm - Craft Time
Make an Armenian Necklace

5:30 pm - Surprise Activity!!!
 

See the ELIMINATOR
Ecology's Monster Truck!

See the Eliminator at the
Armenian Food Fair & Fest 2009! Walk right underneath it, touch it, and the little fans can even get inside the
wheel for a photo.