St. Elias Lebanese Food and Cultural Festival

The St. Elias Lebanese Food And Cultural Festival Is Here Again! St. Elias Maronite Catholic Church Will Celebrate Its 26th Annual Lebanese Food And Cultural Festival From 10:00 AM To 9:00 PM, Friday And Saturday, April 12 – 13, 2024! Admission Is FREE! Come Try Homemade Lebanese Food For Lunch, Dinner, Or Dessert; Watch Traditional Lebanese Dancing Demonstrations By Our Youth; Bid On A Premium Item At The Silent Auction; Participate In An Informative Church Tour; And Dabke Like No One Is Watching To A Live Lebanese Band! Don’t Forget, Supporting Us Helps To Support Others As Well, As We Continue To Give 25% Of All Proceeds To Local And National Charities.

Entertainment
We Are Excited To Welcome Back The New York Based Amin Sultan Lebanese Band, Which Will Be Playing Outside, On Stage, Under A Large Tent From 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Nightly. Additionally, Traditional Lebanese Dances Will Be Performed By The Youth Of The Church On An Indoor Stage Beginning At 6:00 PM Friday And At 12:30 PM Saturday That Will Continue Throughout The Afternoon And Evening Both Days.

Takeout
There will be an option available for walk up/ takeout orders located on the south side of the Church (just follow the signs)! No Pre-Orders Accepted

Church Tours
Guided Tours Start On The Front Steps Of The Church Both Days At The Top Of The Hour Beginning At 11:00 Am With The Last Guided Tour Scheduled At 8:00 PM. Self-Guided Tours Will Be Available 11:00 Am – 9:00 Pm Both Days, Except During Saturday Vigil Liturgy 5:00 Pm – 6:00 Pm.

Silent Auction
Visit Our Silent Auction Room At The Church During Festival Hours To Place Your Bids On A Variety Of Interesting Items! The Silent Auction Will Close On Saturday, April 13, At 8:00 PM.

5k/ Fun Run
The 11th Annual St. Elias Cedar Run 5K And Cedar Shake Fun Run Will Take Place The Morning Of Saturday, April 13. All Proceeds Of The 5K And Fun Run Will Benefit The Non-Profit Organization Just Keep Smiling Of Gardendale, AL. For More Information Or To Register, Visit Www.Steliascedarrun.Org

We Look Forward To Celebrating Our Faith, Food, And Culture With You This Year!