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Arab Americans have richly enhanced Fort Wayne and Allen County since their arrival in the mid-1800’s, more than 150 years. They are doctors, lawyers, business entrepreneurs, professors and teachers, restauranteurs, and industrious workers of various kinds. They come from the 22 Arab countries, from Syria, Palestine, the Gulf, North Africa, and Levant. They are Christians and Muslims and other people of good will. They number in the thousands.

We believe Arab culture is a treasure invisible to most people in the West. To celebrate the richness of Arab culture, heritage, and hospitality, Indiana Center for Middle East Peace hosts Fort Wayne’s first annual ArabFest, Saturday-Sunday, June 6-7, Headwaters Park, Rothschild Pavilion.

ArabFest is open to the entire Fort Wayne and Allen County community and beyond to enjoy a beautiful day together. Family- and children-friendly.

SATURDAY, JUNE 6 6:00-10:30pm
SUNDAY, JUNE 7 12:00-6:00pm
Mouth-watering Arab food, delicacies, & sweets Arab coffee, tea
Live Debka (traditional dance) & workshops; musical performances
Face-painting Children’s activities Fairy tales & Storytelling
Camel Rides Henna Calligraphy Souq (Market)
Traditional Arab fashion display Information booths & exhibits

SATURDAY NIGHT, JUNE 6 9:15-10:30pm, after dark, outside
Film celebrating Arab culture
Bring a lawn chair or blanket