Event proceeds to benefit Camp Haiastan, Camp Nubar & St. Vartan Camp

After 40 years, Armenians will be making their fourth appearance en masse in Asbury!

For Armenians on the East Coast in the 1950s and 60s, Asbury Park, New Jersey was THE place to come together on summer weekends. Days were spent on the beach and in the water, and at night everyone would gather at places called the Hye Hotel, the Van Hotel, the Sunset Lounge and the Hye-Da-Way kef room...crowds lining the sidewalks, and the sounds of oud and doumbeg filling the air.

With Return to Asbury, we're bringing back this summer tradition — in perfect symmetry with the historic beach town of Asbury Park, which is currently in the midst of its own exciting rebirth!

EVENTS

Friday, August 7th

Start the weekend off at the Watermark Lounge on Asbury Park's boardwalk, 5:30PM+

Saturday, August 8th

Join us for a day at the 7th Avenue beach starting at noon!!

4pm-6pm come by the Beach Bar (south side of Convention Hall) for cocktails

KEF PARTY
8PM to 1AM. KEF Style party featuring live Armenian music and mezze at the historic Asbury Park Convention Hall.


Music by:


THE VOSBIKIAN BAND

AND

THE ARTSAKH BAND

Tickets to all events can be purchased at the above link! Because of restrictions with the venues, tickets CANNOT be sold at the door.  There are NO REFUNDS once tickets have been purchased. Please plan ahead!

Have a story or photo to share from the past? Please submit them at returntoasbury@gmail.com.

This event is sponsored by the New York Armenian Students' Association and Florida Armenians. 

Additionally, we thank the following organizations for their support:
AGLA NY • ARMNET-NY • ARMNET-DC • AYF • ACYOA • Knights of Vartan • Fund for Armenian Relief  • Homenetmen • SOAR • AGBU