# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Mehregan Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 04 Oct, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun, 04 Oct, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Celebrate with Bowers Museum during our free family festivals held every first Sunday of the month in the Museum’s beautiful Key Courtyard. Enjoy live performances, art making, face painting and complimentary treats at every festival.

Celebrate Mehregan, one of Iran's oldest festivals, marking the harvest season and the arrival of autumn. Rooted in ancient Zoroastrian tradition, Mehregan honors Mithra, the deity associated with light, friendship, and love. Bring the whole family to enjoy free hands-on art activities, face painting, live music and dance performances, and a taste of a traditional Iranian sweet treat.

Event Schedule:

11am – 3pm (John M. Lee Court)
Face painting, art projects, and Persian calligraphy by Mohtadi Mirak. Enjoy a Taste of the Seasons Box and a special treat from Maison de la Fork (while supplies last), plus the Mehregan Table designed by Marjeneh.


Performances:

12 PM              Music performance by Aria Music Academy


12:45 PM         Melieka Fathi Dance Company


1  PM               Aria Music Academy


1:30  PM          Intermission


2  PM              Melieka Fathi Dance Company


2:15 PM         Aria Dance Company

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Free Family Festivals are made possible with generous support from the Nicholas Endowment.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-ana/mehregan-festival/200030757253213
- **Event Categories**: festivals, art, fine-arts, music, live-music, crafts, entertainment, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 39

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Santa Ana
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Bowers Museum
- **lat**: 33.763523101807
- **long**: -117.86799621582
- **full address**: Bowers Museum, 2032 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92706-2731, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Mehregan Festival being held?
  - **A:** Mehregan Festival takes place on Sun, 04 Oct, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sun, 04 Oct, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Bowers Museum, 2032 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92706-2731, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Mehregan Festival?
  - **A:** Mehregan Festival is organized by Bowers Museum.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Mehregan Festival is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Santa Ana, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Mehregan Festival sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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