St. Sharbel Maronite Catholic Mission of Louisiana
2nd Annual Lebanese Festival
October 5th, 2024
SPONSORS
Presenting Sponsor(s)
Entertainment Sponsor(s)
Kids Activities Sponsors
Food Booths Sponsors
The Roman Family
The Jiha Family
What A View Sponsors
Tent Sponsors
Currency Insurance Agency, LLC
Shirts Sponsors
Drink Booth Sponsors
Terry & Tara Messenger
In-Kind Sponsors
ICE STOP
Second Annual Lebanese Festival: October 5th 2024
St. Sharbel Maronite Catholic Church’s Lebanese Festival started out of an idea to bring the community together to introduce and celebrate Lebanese food, entertainment, and culture. We are looking forward to our 2nd Annual Lebanese Festival, to enjoy our togetherness and uniqueness. We invite you to become a part of a wonderful, cultural experience. The festival is a major parish fundraiser. A portion of the net proceeds of the festival will be donated to St. Jude.
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UPDATE -
Dear community members,
Given the tragic events taking place in Lebanon, and to demonstrate solidarity with the people of Lebanon, our event, now a fundraiser, will continue as scheduled with the elimination of festive performances such as the live band, loud music and dancing.
We will come together to showcase our beautiful culture through our food, St Sharbel's miracles and Lebanon's exhibits, local vendors and the children's activities. Some of the proceeds of the fundraiser will be directed to supporting the people of Lebanon and raising funds for the Caritas Catholic Charity of Lebanon.
A candlelight vigil will be held at 6:30. We encourage the community to join us as we showcase our heritage, light a candle, and raise funds for humanitarian aid.
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Please check out the updated menu and schedule.
Thank you for your understanding and support!
St Sharbel Maronite Catholic Church
Fundraiser Committee
The Festival Committee is hard at work. Information about the festival will be posted as plans get finalized. Come back and see us!
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FESTIVAL HOURS
11 AM - 9 PM
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LOCATION
The festival will take place at the Baton Rouge Main Library located at 7711 Goodwood Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70806.
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PARKING
The main library has ample free parking within a safe walking distance to the festival.
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ADMISSION
Admission is Free. Attendees will need to buy festival tickets (1 ticket = $1) to purchase food, drinks, and participate in some activities. Visit our store​ to buy your tickets today!
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PAYMENT
Attendees can pay with Cash and Credit Cards at the festival's main table, or pre-purchase tickets online at the Festival Store. Tickets pick up is at the main table the day of the festival. Festival store will close on Thursday October 3 at 9 PM.
*Payment options are subject to change.
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MENU - PLEASE CHECK OUT UPDATED MENU HERE.
No Lebanese festival is complete without the refreshing and earthly authentic food we grew up feasting on and savoring. Our main food vendor will be Serop’s Café of Corporate Blvd. serving the aromatic shawarma and gyros alongside hummus full of the perfect hint of zesty lemon and garlic, and pita bread. Members of our local community will share their amazing gifts of cooking and baking. Traditional Lebanese Saj, Spinach Pies, Lebanese pastries, like Baklava and Namoura, will satisfy both savory and sweet cravings. Lebanese tea by Serop’s Café, Lebanese Rose, Mulberry, and Molasses drinks, Lebanese coffee, and soft drinks will also be available. Check out the Menu!
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ENTERTAINMENT
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CANCELLED - Our main stage will feature Lebanese music entertainment, belly dancing shows, and Dabke (Lebanese line dancing).
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Local vendors will be showcasing and selling their handcrafted items. For interested vendors, please visit sharbel.org/vendors.
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Movies about St. Sharbel’s life, death, miracles and Lebanon’s rich culture and food will be available inside the library.
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SCHEDULE - PLEASE CHECK OUT THE NEW SCHEDULE HERE.
Check out the schedule here!
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ACTIVITIES
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CANCELLED - Tabbouleh Showdown – attendees will sample the competitor’s tabbouleh and vote for the best. To enter the competition, visit sharbel.org/foodcontestants.
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CANCELLED - Backgammon Competition - Do you have what it takes to take on your peers? Register at https://www.sharbel.org/backgammon-competition by September 25th.
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Kids can enjoy carnival games (free), face painting (with tickets), balloon artist (with tickets), and a magic show (with tickets). Stories about Lebanon's cities will be read to the kids throughout the day in the large conference room. Older kids can enjoy putting together a puzzle of Lebanon's Baalbeck, and play a game of Lebanopoly.
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Attendees will have the chance to buy and watch as their name is being written in Arabic on ceramic tiles.
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CANCELLED -All are welcome to dance with the belly dancers when invited to do so.
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Movies and printed information about St. Sharbel’s life and death or miracles and Lebanon’s rich culture and food will be available inside the library.
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​RAFFLE
​50/50 Split the pot - 1 lucky winner splits 50% of the proceeds of this raffle with the parish! $10/Ticket. Visit our store to buy your raffle tickets today! You weren't the lucky one? That's okay. Stay around for the consolations prizes.
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Volunteers
Volunteers are what makes the wheels turn!! Please check our volunteers sign-up sheet right here.
Student volunteers will be emailed a service letter if needed a few days after the festival is over.
Your help is greatly appreciated!