Turkish Arts and Culture Festival 2026

Saturday August 29th and Sunday August 30th, 2026.

All are welcome to the 26th Annual Turkish Arts and Culture Festival for a weekend of free family fun, August 29 and 30 at Custom House Plaza, 11am-7pm.

Enjoy folk dancing performances, whirling dervishes, Turkish music, art exhibits, demonstrations of Turkish carpet weaving and ebru (the traditional art of water marbling), activities for children, and Turkish food and drinks. Presented by the Turkish American Association of California.

Food & Drink

Food and drink will include adana kebap (a long, charcoal-grilled, minced-meat brochette on a wide skewer), doner kebap (spicy barbecued meat), borek (cheese and spinach filled pastry), sesame bread, baklava, Turkish delight, and the wonderful, thick, strong Turkish coffee.

Entertainment Schedule

To be announced!

Cost: free

More Info

Event Details

Dates
  • Aug 29 2026
  • Aug 30 2026
Starts at:
11:00am
Ends at:
7:00pm
20 Custom House Plaza
Monterey, CA 93940