33rd Annual Middle Eastern Food Festival

Join us for a vibrant celebration of culture, cuisine, and community at the 33rd Annual Middle Eastern Food Festival! 🌍✨

📅 Date: September 5 & 6
📍 Location: Holy Transfiguration Melkite Greek-Catholic Church, 8501 Lewinsville Road, McLean, VA 22102

What’s Waiting for You?

• 🍢 Grilled Shish Kebob, oven-baked Kibbeh, slow-roasted lamb, crispy Falafel, and more festival favorites like Stuffed Grape Leaves, Shawarma, Mnazeleh, Tabouleh, and Hummus.
• 🍰 Tables overflowing with decadent pastries such as Baklawa, Maamoul, and Ghraybeh.
• 🍯 Specialty desserts Atayef and Knafeh – a pancake-like pastry filled with pistachios and a warm, syrup-soaked cheese pastry crowned with pistachios.
• 🎶 Live Arabic music, joyful dancing, and a chance to join the Dabke, a high-energy folk line dance.
• 🎈 Fun for the whole family with moon bounces, a giant slide, face painting, a petting zoo, and games galore.
• 🛍️ Browse vendor booths, explore church tours, bid on silent auction items, and enjoy the famous hospitality.

Don’t Miss the “Hafli” 🎊

Join us for a high-spirited Arabic celebration with live music at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday. Dance under the stars, whether you're a seasoned expert or a first-timer!

Festival Hours

• Saturday, September 5: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
• Sunday, September 6: 12:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.

🌧️ Rain or shine, the celebration goes on! Admission and parking are free.
For more details, menus, and online ordering, visit Middle Eastern Food Festival.