Middle Eastern Food Festival

Holy Transfiguration Church Hosts 19th

Annual Middle Eastern

Food Festival on Labor Day Weekend: Sept 1 & 2

Highlights Include Homemade Food, Entertainment and Pony Rides

 McLEAN, Va., August 10, 2012 – Holy Transfiguration Melkite Greek-Catholic Church will host its 19th annual Middle Eastern Food Festival, September 1 and 2, on the church grounds -- 8501 Lewinsville Road, McLean, Virginia.  The Festival will feature authentic Middle Eastern food, pastries, beer and wine; live music and dancing; vendors; church tours; and activities for both children and adults.

Join in the fun from 11 a.m. – 11 p.m., Saturday, September 1 and 12 noon – 6 p.m., Sunday, September 2.  Smell the aromas from the outdoor grills, partake of Kibbee, Chicken Kebabs, Falafel, Fattoush, Hummus, and Stuffed Grape Leaves, or any number of other delicious menu choices, including a $12 Roast Lamb Dinner served on Saturday from 6:00-9:00 and all day on Sunday.  Then relax with a cup of coffee and mouth-watering pastry.  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. 

Once you’ve satisfied your appetite, join in the Debke dance (instructors will teach you how), participate in a game of backgammon or chess, visit the vendors, or take a tour of the church.    Meanwhile, kids can enjoy the pony rides, moon bounce, face painting, and a number of other activities designed especially for them.  

The Festival will be held rain or shine.  Admission and parking are free.  To learn more, call 703-734-9566 or visit www.middleeasternfoodfestival.com.

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Holy Transfiguration Melkite Greek-Catholic Church is the local parish of the Melkite Eparchy of Newton (Massachusetts). “Melkite” is used to refer to those Catholics whose ancestry is Middle Eastern and who follow the Byzantine Tradition in worship, theology, and spirituality.

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