Fresno’s historic Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church on October 18 is hosting their annual food bazaar. The event will feature authentic Armenian cuisine, with lunch served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and mezza and dancing from 6 to 10 p.m.
This year’s menu features Beef, Chicken and Lulu Kebab. Meals include pilaf, Yalanchi (stuffed grape leaves), salad, bread and dessert. Mezza (Armenian Appetizers) will also be offered for dinner only.
“Our men’s and ladies society get together and work endless hours to prepare and cook all the foods that will be served at both lunch and dinner,” said event chairperson Evelyn Hamamjian. “Everything served, including dessert, is homemade at the church.”
Meals are available dine-in, drive-thru and takeout. Doors open at 10 a.m. A country store will feature frozen and baked items for sale. Vendors will be selling handmade and vintage items. Tickets for a 50/50 raffle will also be sold.
“Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church is one of the oldest churches in Fresno and funds raised help with the upkeep of the church and its community,” Hamamjian said.
The church is located on the corner of Cesar Chavez Blvd (Ventura) and M Street in Old Armenian Town. The sanctuary was built in 1914 and is on the National Register of Historic Places.
The event will also feature live Armenian music from 6 to 10 p.m.
