Rakkasah West is the largest Middle Eastern Folk Festival and Fantasy Bazaar in the world. The Festival takes place once a year at the Richmond Auditorium in Richmond, California. The festivities are kicked off with a week-long workshop featuring internationally known Belly Dancing, Folk Dancing, and Music Teachers.

The Festival itself is open to the general public and is suitable for people of all ages. So, if you would like to learn about Middle Eastern Dance or you simply love to see the performing arts this is the show for you!

At the Festival you will find exotic costuming, musical instruments, jewelry, decor for your home, henna painting, dancers, dancers, dancers and more dancers. So dress yourself in your Arabic finery and experience the Extraordinary!!

Weeklong Workshops run Monday, March 12 - Sunday, March 18

Rakkasah West 2007

Festival dates & Fees

Friday March 16, 7pm – 11pm $12

Saturday March 17, 11am – 11pm $15

Sunday March 18, 11am – 8pm $15