Egyptian Festival returning to Henrico this weekend with food, community
Oct 16, 2026
HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — An annual festival celebrating culture and community will return to Henrico this weekend.
8News anchors Delaney Hall and Madison Moore spoke with Athanathious Barsoum and Yasmin Boules about Richmond's 7th annual Egyptian Festival at St. Mary St. Mercurius Coptic Or
thodox Church. Attendees can expect Egyptian food, coffee and church tours, as well as interactive activities such as games, painting and henna.
Boules said the church plays a big role in the annual festival.
"The church is like a very big home to all of us," she said. "This is where we all grew up, it's a big community to us... It plays a big role in our life."
The festival will take place on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 18, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Visit Richmond Egyptian Festival for more information.
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