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Six Nations. Shared Roots. One Unforgettable Weekend<\/p>\n

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At the center of this year\u2019s cultural program are four master artisans traveling from T\u00fcrkiye specifically for the San Francisco Turkish Festival.<\/p>\n

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T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s renowned Kangal Dogs join the San Francisco Turkish Festival, introducing visitors to an important part of Anatolia\u2019s living cultural heritage.<\/p>\n

3rd San Francisco Turkish Festival: 48 vendors, master artisans from T\u00fcrkiye, Kangal Dogs, food, music & Turkic culture at Embarcadero Plaza, Sept. 12\u201313.<\/p>\n

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, September 7, 2026 \/EINPresswire.com<\/a>\/ — San Francisco Turkish<\/a> Festival Brings the Living Heritage of T\u00fcrkiye and the Turkic<\/a> World to Embarcadero Plaza<\/p>\n

Four master artisans traveling from T\u00fcrkiye, Kangal Dogs, 48 vendors, traditional arts, food, music, and performances will fill Embarcadero Plaza September 12\u201313<\/p>\n

T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s centuries-old arts, distinctive cuisine, music, dance and cultural traditions will come together in the heart of San Francisco when the Turkish American Association of California (CALTURKS) presents the 3rd Annual San Francisco Turkish Festival, September 12\u201313 at Embarcadero Plaza.<\/p>\n

The free, two-day festival, running from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM both days, will bring together 48 vendors, a full weekend of live performances, artists and cultural groups representing T\u00fcrkiye and the broader Turkic world, and special presentations rarely seen together in the Bay Area.<\/p>\n

Following a 2025 festival that welcomed more than 7,000 visitors, this year\u2019s celebration places a special emphasis on living cultural heritage \u2014 traditions that continue to be practiced, taught and passed from one generation to the next.<\/p>\n

Four Master Artisans Travel From T\u00fcrkiye<\/p>\n

At the center of this year\u2019s cultural program are four master artisans traveling from T\u00fcrkiye specifically for the San Francisco Turkish Festival.<\/p>\n

Visitors will be able to meet the artists, watch live demonstrations and experience four distinctive traditions firsthand:<\/p>\n

Almula \u0130dil K\u0131l\u0131\u00e7 \u2014 K\u00fctahya Tile Art
K\u0131l\u0131\u00e7 will demonstrate the intricate patterns, painting techniques and craftsmanship of K\u00fctahya\u2019s centuries-old ceramic tradition.<\/p>\n

Ertu\u011frul \u00dcz\u00fcmc\u00fc \u2014 Traditional Turkish Coppersmithing
\u00dcz\u00fcmc\u00fc will demonstrate traditional copper craftsmanship, an art shaped and preserved by generations of Anatolian artisans.<\/p>\n

Orhan \u00c7ak\u0131ro\u011flu \u2014 Gaziantep Yemeni Craftsmanship
A fifth-generation artisan, \u00c7ak\u0131ro\u011flu continues the Gaziantep tradition of making distinctive handmade leather Yemeni footwear, crafted using techniques passed down through his family.<\/p>\n

S\u00fcheyla Sar\u0131 Yolda\u015f \u2014 Hereke Silk Weaving
Yolda\u015f will demonstrate the meticulous techniques behind traditional Hereke silk weaving, internationally renowned for its extraordinary detail and craftsmanship.<\/p>\n

Rather than displaying these traditions only as finished objects, the festival will allow visitors to see the hands and techniques behind the art and meet the people keeping these traditions alive.<\/p>\n

The Kangal: A Living Symbol of Anatolia<\/p>\n

The festival\u2019s celebration of living heritage will extend beyond art and craftsmanship.<\/p>\n

Visitors will have the opportunity to meet Kangal Dogs, T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s internationally recognized livestock guardian breed and an important part of Anatolia\u2019s pastoral heritage.<\/p>\n

For centuries, Kangals have worked alongside shepherds, protecting livestock across the Anatolian landscape. Known for their size, intelligence, loyalty, courage and protective instincts, they have become one of T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s best-known native breeds.<\/p>\n

Thakeb Kangals will bring award-winning Kangals to Embarcadero Plaza, where visitors can meet the dogs and their handlers and learn about the breed\u2019s history, characteristics and traditional role.<\/p>\n

A Celebration of the Wider Turkic World<\/p>\n

The San Francisco Turkish Festival also provides a stage for the cultural traditions connecting T\u00fcrkiye with communities across the Turkic world.<\/p>\n

Throughout the weekend, audiences will experience performers and cultural groups representing Turkish, Azerbaijani, Kazakh, Kyrgyz and Uyghur traditions, alongside Turkish folk dance, live music, a Whirling Dervish performance, darbuka and contemporary performances.<\/p>\n

The festival brings these communities together not as separate exhibits, but as part of a shared weekend of cultural exchange in one of the world\u2019s most diverse cities.<\/p>\n

48 Vendors Bring a Taste of T\u00fcrkiye to San Francisco<\/p>\n

Food will be another major part of the celebration.<\/p>\n

With 48 vendors participating, Embarcadero Plaza will offer visitors Turkish foods and desserts, coffee, handmade goods, jewelry, textiles, art, crafts, specialty products and cultural displays.<\/p>\n

Guests can come for lunch and stay for the day \u2014 discovering an artist, watching a performance, meeting a Kangal, shopping from local businesses and experiencing traditions they might otherwise have to travel thousands of miles to encounter.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe want people to experience our culture, not simply read about it,\u201d said Nalan Gungor Ozisik, President of the Turkish American Association of California. \u201cCome taste the food, listen to the music, watch our dances, meet the artists and discover traditions that have been carried forward for generations. This festival belongs to everyone. Whatever your background, we invite you to come and celebrate with us.\u201d<\/p>\n

EVENT DETAILS<\/p>\n

3rd Annual San Francisco Turkish Festival
September 12\u201313, 2026
11:00 AM\u20136:00 PM
Embarcadero Plaza, San Francisco
Admission: FREE
All are welcome<\/p>\n

Festival information: TURKFESTSF.ORG<\/p>\n

About the Turkish American Association of California<\/p>\n

Founded in 1975, the Turkish American Association of California (CALTURKS) is a volunteer-run nonprofit organization dedicated to sharing Turkish culture, arts, and heritage and strengthening friendship, understanding, and cultural exchange among communities.<\/p>\n

For more than five decades, the organization has brought people together through cultural celebrations, educational programs, performances and community events throughout California.<\/p>\n

MEDIA CONTACT<\/p>\n

Nalan Gungor Ozisik
President
Turkish American Association of California (CALTURKS)
Website: TURKFESTSF.ORG
Email: festival@turkfestsf.org
Phone: 650-380-6096<\/p>\n

Nalan Ozisik
TURKISH AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA
+1 650-380-6096
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