Assyrian Food Festival

Now celebrating its 22^nd year, Assyrian Festival is an annual celebration of the rich culture and heritage of Assyrians. Each year the Assyrian Church of the East, Mar Yosip Khnanisho Parish of San Jose, California, provides a fun-filled weekend that attracts thousands of people from Bay Area and Central valley.There are non-stop activities, entertainment, special exhibits and authentic Assyrian foods for everyone.
Festival will be held in August 23 and 24, 2014 - FREE Admission

A Place for Family Fun

Bring the whole family and join us in celebrating the 22^nd Annual Assyrian Food Festival: The Celebration Continues! This two-day event, open Saturday 11am-11pm and Sunday 11:30am-9:00pm, will feature traditional Assyrian food (real kabobs!); live music, dancing, and entertainment; a wine bar; the original Samovar Alley featuring exotic teas, coffee, and pastries; arts, crafts, and exhibits; vendors from all over the world; and a Kids' Zone, as well as $10 Raffle for a 2014 Ford Mustang (Color TBD). It’s a great deal of fun!!!

The annual festival is an opportunity to showcase Assyrian food, traditions and educate the community about the Assyrian heritage as well as to preserve and to continue passing on Assyrian cultural traditions to the next generation. If you enjoy trying authentic food, music, and dance, make plans to attend the festival! You can mingle with and learn about the people whose ancestral homeland is known in history as "the cradle of civilization."

The festival will be held at the Assyrian Church of the East, Mar Yosip Parish. ADMISSION IS FREE, PARKING & SHUTTLE FREE, no pets please.

For more information please call the Festival Manager at (408) 489-2661, or send an email to Festival Manager. Check out these YouTube videos in English and Assyrian for more details.

Articles published by local newspapers:
a) San Jose Mercury News article on 2013 Assyrian Food Festival
b) San Jose Merucry News article on 2012 Assyrian Food Festival
c) Contra Costa Times article on 2012 Assyrian Food Festival

A Great Experience

Spend a weekend with us and experience Assyrian Music, Food, Dance, Culture, and Literature.

Come and See for Yourself!

Our Sponsors

Our festival would not be possible without the support from following loyal sponsors. If you’re interested in becoming a sponsor please send your request to Sponsor@assyrianfestival.com.

Business Sponsors:

Celebrate with UsCome and celebrate with us a festival which is thousands of years old.
Dance with UsCome and dance with us in an Assyrian folklore dance which is as old as Mesopotamia
Eat With UsCome and try some of the best Assyrian food, you'll love it.