Monday, June 4, 2012

ARMENIAN FESTIVAL-JUNE 2 AND 3--WATERVLIET NY--ST PETER ARMENIAN CHURCH


2012 ARMENIAN FESTIVAL

Join us for always-delicious Armenian food and pastries ~ Armenian music and dancing ~ Exciting rides and activities for children ~ MEGA BUCKS RAFFLE along with daily 50/50 raffles ~ Saturday Night Tavloo (Backgammon) Tournament ~ Sunday afternoon dance lesson ~ Cooking demonstrations both days ~ Giftshop & Bookstore and vendors ~ and so much more . . .
SATURDAY, JUNE 2 ~ 12:00 noon to 7:00pm
SUNDAY, JUNE 3 ~ 12:00 noon to 5:00pm
Sponsorship opportunities also available.  Contact the church office for more information.
FESTIVAL MENU:
DINNERS
Kebab Medley Dinner $16
Includes one lamb shish kebab, one chicken shish kebab, one losh kebab, rice pilaf, tossed salad and pita bread. Garlic & lemon sauce available ~ great on the chicken!
Lamb Kebab Dinner $14
Includes one lamb shish kebab, one losh kebab, rice pilaf, tossed salad and pita bread.
Chicken Kebab Dinner $12
Includes two chicken kebabs, rice pilaf, tossed salad and pita bread. Garlic & lemon sauce available.
SANDWICHES & COMBO MEALS
Losh Kebab Sandwich $8 - One Losh Kebab on pita bread served with rice pilaf.
Lamb Kebab Sandwich $8 - Lamb Kebab meat on pita bread served w/rice pilaf.
Chicken Kebab Sandwich $7 - Chicken Kebab meat on pita bread served w/rice pilaf.
Lahmejune Meal $8 - Two lahmejune served w/tossed salad.
Kid’s Meal $5 - One hot dog served with rice pilaf.
ALA CARTE
Lahmejune $3 each (warmed) or $18 dozen (frozen)  - A traditional meat “pie” made on a flat bread with ground lamb, finely chopped vegetables and spices.
Rice Pilaf $6 serves 4+ - Traditional pilaf made with browned fine egg noodles, white rice, butter & chicken stock.
Fasoulia $3 serving - Stewed green beans with tomato, onion & garlic.
Tossed Salad $3 serving - Fresh garden salad with Italian dressing.
Cheese Beoreg $3 serving - Flaky, baked, cheese-filled phyllo dough.
Yalanchi $5/6pcs - Grape leaves stuffed with seasoned  onions & rice.
Hummus $6 serving - Dip made from pureed chic peas & sesame paste served with pita bread.
Babaganoush $6 serving - Dip made from pureed eggplant & sesame paste served with pita bread.
DESSERTS
A variety of homemade Armenian pastries will all be sold ala carte in the Bakery Area.  Some of the scrumptious desserts you will find include, but not limited to, the following:
Boorma A delicious, light dessert made of phyllo dough filled with a syrup and nut mixture, and rolled into a finger-sized cylinder.
Kadayif Made of shredded (‘bird’s nest”) dough filled with nuts and syrup.
Paklava - A flaky, layered dessert filled with nuts and syrup.
Cheoreg - A sweet roll made into individual spirals.
Paklava Sundae - Paklava pastry pieces over vanilla ice cream topped with optional chocolate or caramel sauce and whipped cream.
Also Available - Brownies, cookies and other assorted desserts.
BEVERAGES
Coffee will be served at the Bakery Area.  Beer, wine, bo-ttled water and soft drinks will be served at the Beverage Wagon.  Specialty Armenian beer and Armenian coffee will also be available.
RAFFLES & SPONSORSHIP:
Mega Bucks Raffle:  $25 per ticket with only 300 tickets available.  Three Cash Prizes:  $1,000   $500   $250.  Winners announced at Festival at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 3.
Daily 50/50 Raffles: $5 per chance.  A winner will be drawn at the end of each Festival day.
Ticket holders need not be present to win.   Tickets may be purchased at the Festival or in advance by contacting the church office.  NYS ID #GC  01-103-099-09504
Festival Sponsorship Program: Sponsorship in the 2012 Festival will provide a means of publicity for your business or company.  As a means of support, individuals may also become Festival Sponsors.  Click here for a Sponsorship Form with full details.  Contact the church office by Tuesday, May 29, to be included in the Sponsorship program booklet.
SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES:
Saturday, June 2
12:00pm Parev! Festival Begins!
  2:00pm Cooking Demo: Pilaf
  3:00pm Cooking Demo: Pakalava
  4:00pm Cooking Demo: Eetch
  2:30pm Tavloo (Backgammon) Tournament begins: Registration Fee $15
  6:00pm 50/50 Raffle Drawing
  7:00pm Day 1 comes to a close!  Join us again on Sunday.
Sunday, June 3
12:00pm Day 2 Begins!
  1:30pm Tour of Church Sanctuary
  2:30pm Armenian Line Dance instruction
  3:30pm Cooking Demo: Simit
  4:00pm 50/50 Raffle Drawing & Mega Bucks Raffle Drawing
  5:00pm Festival ends!  Hope to see you next year!
OTHER ACTIVITIES: 10-n-1 Bounce House for the children; Bead-making activity, Dunk Tank, and more . . .
BOOKSTORE & GIFTSHOP
A wide variety of gift items will be available for purchase through our St. Peter Church Bookstore & Giftshop as well as from the many vendors participating in the 2012 Armenian Festival.   Among the new items available this year is a variety of Armenian T-shirts for adults, children and infants.  Click here to see a display of styles.

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