2026 Evanston Taste of Armenia Festival

St James Armenian Church-Evanston is proud to once again host the Evanston Taste of Armenia Festival. Over the years, the largest Armenian event in the area has become a favorite end-of-summer event for Chicagoans of all ethnic backgrounds. The festival offers a leisurely sunny afternoon of delicious Armenian cooking, rousing music, and great company.
The Taste of Armenia Festival serves up charcoal-grilled kebabs and homemade specialties, including our special "Jigalov Hatz!" Few can resist the bountiful table of our grandmas' authentic pastries.
Live music for line dancing all afternoon by the MID-EAST BEAT!.
Special performances:
2:00PM Hamazkayian Dance Co of Chicago
3:30PM Siragan Armenian Dance Co of ChicagoBack by popular demand!
*"Mediterranean Taste" Armenian Lahmejun from Philadelphia