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Annual Church Picnic and Grape Blessing USA, CA-South San Diego Sun, 16 Aug 2025 12:00pm

August 16, 2025

Organizer: St John Garabed Armenian Church - Contact Organizer. 619-284-7179
Event Type: Picnic / Admission: Free
Location: Mission Bay Park Mission Boulvard MapQuest

GRAPE BLESSING PICNIC IN SAN DIEGO

 

SAN DIEGO - On Sunday, August 16, St. John Garabed Armenian Church of San Diego will host its Annual Grape Blessing Picnic.  Parish Priest Reverend Father Datev Avak Kahana Tatoulian and the Parish Council invite you to join the picnic in the beautiful, coveted and cool atmosphere of Mission Bay.  

Enjoy a day of fun and fellowship with delicious Armenian food, music, tavloo tournament, and games for the children. The picnic will begin at 10:00 am, the Blessing of Grapes Service at 11:30 am, and lunch to follow.  Lunch Includes: Lamb Shish Kebab or Chicken Kebab, Pilaf, Salad, Grilled Vegetables, Soft Drinks, Paklava and Watermelon, all for $15. Kids meal for $5. For more information call St. John Garabed Armenian Church at (619) 284-7179.  

Directions from San Diego:  take I-5 North, exit and go left on Sea World Drive, right on Ingraham, left on Vacation Road... Look for Armenian Church Picnic Signs!
Directions from Los Angeles and North San Diego County to the picnic grounds at Vacation Village in East Mission Bay: take I-5 South, exit and go right on Sea World Drive, right on Ingraham, left on Vacation Road...Look for Armenian Church Picnic Signs.

If you need yet another reason to visit San Diego, here it is!