California Turkish American Association Announces the 2nd Annual San Francisco Turkish Festival at Embarcadero Plaza

Turkish American Association presents the 2nd Annual San Francisco Turkish Festival, Sept 27–28, 2025 at Embarcadero Plaza with Turkic communities joining in.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, September 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Süheyle Sari – world-renowned Hereke silk carpet master, demonstrating the weaving of the world’s finest silk carpets.

Vesile Yılmaz – celebrated Ebru artist, offering workshops in the traditional Turkish marbling art.

Yasemin Keskin – calligraphy artist, guiding workshops in the ancient art of elegant writing.

This year, discover the beauty of Turkish art from the hands of world-renowned masters.

The Kazakh American Association of California is joining our festival with a Yurt they brought from Kazakhstan.

The California Turkish American Association (TAAC) is proud to announce the 2nd Annual San Francisco Turkish Festival, taking place on September 27–28, 2025, at Embarcadero Plaza in the heart of San Francisco.

“After last year’s success with over 3,000 attendees, this year’s Turkish Festival is growing into a two-day cultural celebration, uniting communities from across the Bay Area and beyond. The festival will also include representatives from the American Turko-Tatar Association, Azerbaijan Cultural Society, Kazakh American Association of Silicon Valley, Turkmenistan Citizens, Uyghur Culture Advancement Association, and the Uzbek Community Center.

The festival will feature:
• Traditional Turkish arts and crafts including Ebru (marbling), calligraphy, Hereke silk carpet weaving (visitors can watch how the world’s finest silk carpets are woven), and Kütahya ceramics

• Music and dance performances such as Mevlevi whirling dervishes, Zeybek, Artvin, and Silifke folk dances, live Turkish music and concerts, along with performances by Azerbaijani, Kazakh, and Uyghur cultural groups

• Turkish cuisine with a wide variety of food vendors serving authentic flavors

• 40 vendors showcasing Turkish products, artistry, and community organizations

• Special exhibits including Anatolian Kangal and Anatolian Shepherd dogs — living symbols of Turkish heritage

The festival will once again receive support from the Turkish Consulate General in Los Angeles and will serve as a cultural bridge, highlighting the richness of Turkey’s traditions while strengthening ties with the broader Bay Area community.

"Our goal is to bring people together through art, music, food, and shared traditions," said the Board of the California Turkish American Association. "This festival is not just for the Turkish community but for everyone who wants to experience and celebrate the beauty of Turkish and Turkic culture. "The 2nd San Francisco Turkish Festival is free and open to the public.

Regards,

Nalan Ozisik,
650-380-6069, president@taaca.org
President, Turkish American Association of California

Nalan Ozisik
TURKISH AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA
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The Second San Francisco Turkish Festival, September 27-28 Embarcadero Plaza, San Francisco, Silk carpet weaving, Ebru art, and calligraphy

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