Campbell: Sixth annual Egyptian Festival returns Aug. 22-24

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File photograph by John Medina The St. George Coptic Orthodox Church is hosting its sixth annual Egyptian Festival at 395 W. Rincon Avenue in Campbell. The festival opens tonight from 5 to 9 p.m. and will continue through Sunday.

The St. George and St. Joseph Coptic Orthodox Church is sponsoring the sixth annual Egyptian Festival of Campbell.

The festival opens Aug. 22 from 5 to 9 p.m., and will continue through the weekend, Aug. 23-24.

"This year's event is very special," said festival director Nagy Gad.

Gad said that this is the first year the new church is open after construction.

The building is Northern California's first Coptic Orthodox church to be built from the ground up, according to Gad.

The festival will boast a "Sphinx Playground" with games, face painting, activity booths and a Nefertiti bazaar souvenir booth. Folklore performances are scheduled throughout the weekend.

Traditional Egyptian fare will be available from the King Tut Buffet and Karnak Caf. Options include grilled meat, sandwiches, wraps, vegetarian dishes and desserts such as baklava and konafa.

Gad said the church has seen more people attending the festival over the years.

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Campbell: Sixth annual Egyptian Festival returns Aug. 22-24