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Welcoming June's Festival Lineup With Arab Fest

Rema, at work in the Souk (market) at last year's Arab Fest.

The festival season is upon us here in Fort Wayne, and this weekend, it's time to celebrate the city and its rich cultural diversity with a taste of Arab Fest.

The organization's president, Rema Addrayie, is excited to welcome the community to this year's festival, and promises a full two days of family friendly activity in its Headwaters Park West location, including a return of the Dabkah dancing performances this year, and the ever-popular camel rides.

Credit Courtesy/Arab Fest Fort Wayne
Getting ready for Arab Fest 2019 in Headwaters Park West

Last week, WBOI's Julia Meek sat down with Addrayie, to learn how the event has grown since it got its start five years ago, and what else the festival goers can look forward to this year.

Event Information:

Arab Fest 2019 @ Headwaters Park West, Fort Wayne
Saturday & Sunday, June 1st & 2nd, 2019
Free Admission
Find a complete listing of events on the Arab Fest Fort Wayne Facebook page.

A Fort Wayne native, Julia is a radio host, graphic artist, and community volunteer, who has contributed to NIPR both on- and off-air for forty years. Besides being WBOI's arts & culture reporter, she currently co-produces and hosts Folktales and Meet the Music.
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