Sts. Vartanantz Bazaar to Feature Armenian Music, Dancing, and Backgammon Tournament

CHELMSFORD, Mass—The Saints Vartanantz Armenian Church of Chelmsford will host its Annual Bazaar and Foods Festival on Fri., Nov. 20 and Sat., Nov. 21, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Lunch and dinner will be served all day from noon until 7 p.m., and will feature lamb shish kebab, chicken kebab, and losh kebab dinners. Also available will be yalanchi, tourshi, and kufteh, along with many baked goods such as choreg, paklava, cheese boreg, and ghadaeef.

The ‘keufteh crew’ at Sts. Vartanantz in hye gear for the Annual Church Bazaar

In addition to the food fair items, the bazaar will feature a wide range of arts and craft, jewelry, and white elephant booths as well as raffles, silent auctions, and games for the kids.

Special highlights of this year’s bazaar will a Backgammon Tournament on Saturday, from 2-4 p.m., with a cash prize for the winner, and live Armenian music and dancing featuring the Jason Naroian Ensemble, from 4:30-7:30 p.m.

The bazaar will take place at Sts. Vartanantz Church, Kazanjian Memorial Pavilion, 180 Old Westford Rd. in Chelmsford. For more information, call (978) 256-7234, or email lori.kayajanian@gmail.com.