14TH ANNUAL MIDDLE EASTERN FOOD FESTIVAL
LABOR DAY WEEKEND
Saturday, September 1 and Sunday, September 2, 2007
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INFORMATION FOOD ENTERTAINMENT GETTING THERE
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At a Glance
Spend Labor Day weekend - Saturday, Sept. 1 and Sunday, Sept. 2 - at Holy Transfiguration Church in McLean, Va., and experience what has become a 14-year tradition! Our annual Middle Eastern Food Festival features authentic Middle Eastern food, beer, wine and pastries; activities for both children and adults; live music and dancing; and best of all, unparalleled hospitality. Our parishioners have worked enthusiastically all summer to welcome you to this fabulous event. Come and learn a little about our church and our faith during our church tours, shop our vendors, learn to dance the "Debke," enter the 50-50 raffle, play in our chess tournament, and enjoy an authentic Roast Lamb Dinner, served both Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon. We look forward to seeing and serving you Labor Day weekend!
When
Saturday, September 1 and Sunday, September 2, 2007
Hours
Saturday: 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Sunday: 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m.
Location
Holy Transfiguration Melkite Greek-Catholic Church
8501 Lewinsville Road
McLean, VA 22102
703.734.9566
Admission
Admission is free.
Parking
Free parking is available at the church.
Food
Experience the aromas from the outdoor grills, partake of Kibbee, Shish Kebab, Shawarma, Falafel, Tabbouleh, Hummus, and Stuffed Grape Leaves, or any number of other delicious menu choices, including a $12 Roast Lamb Dinner at 7:00 p.m. Saturday evening and another at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday. Then relax with a cup of coffee and mouth-watering pastries. Choose from Middle Eastern favorites, such as Baklawa, Maamoul, Namoura,or Ghraybeh, or good old-fashioned American favorites, from cakes to cookies to brownies and fudge.
Highlights
•· Authentic Middle Eastern Food
•· Roast Lamb Dinner (Saturday at 7 pm and Sunday at 2 pm)
•· Live Music
•· Church Tours
•· Icon Shop
•· Middle Eastern Folk Dancing
•· Backgammon & Chess Tournaments
•· Moon Bounce
•· Lots of Kids' Activities
•· Vendors
•· 50-50 Raffle
•· Middle Eastern Groceries
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