Rahway Slavonic Food Festival
Rahway, NJ · Food & Drink
- When
- September 25–27, 2026
- Where
- St. Thomas the Apostle Byzantine Catholic Church, St. Georges Ave & Church St · Rahway · NJ
- Cost
- Not confirmed
- Status
- Confirmed from the organizer's published schedule
A decades-old Eastern European heritage food festival run by St. Thomas the Apostle Byzantine Catholic Church, considered Rahway's largest annual cultural event. The full weekend features Slavonic food, homemade desserts and live entertainment.
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A decades-old Eastern European heritage food festival run by St.
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