# Event Details

- **Event Name**: St. Elias Mediterranean Festival 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 26 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun, 26 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us for the 52nd annual MEDITERRANEAN FESTIVAL! 
All are welcome. Free admission! 

The fest takes place on the church grounds, rain or shine: 716 Copeland Ave., La Crosse, WI 54603

In addition to the amazing food, guests can enjoy folk dancing, live music, church tours and more. Proceeds benefit our expansion project to make our historic church building larger and more accessible. 

DELICIOUS MEALS LOVINGLY PREPARED AND COOKED ON SITE!
~Meals are $25.
~Choice of entrees: Chicken Kebab, Sliced Lamb or Falafel
~All meals include Syrian Rice, Greek Salad, Tzatziki Sauce, Pita, Hummus

OTHER FOOD AND BEVERAGES:
~Beer tent
~Water and soda
~Greek wine
~Ethnic BAKE SALE (with delicacies from Greece, Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, Bulgaria, Russia, Georgia, Ukraine and more!)
~ZALABEE (Syrian/Lebanese doughnut)

Please note: This event is very popular each year, and we don't take shortcuts with the homemade food! If you arrive between noon and 2 p.m., you'll likely encounter a long line. But it's worth the wait! (Prepaying guarantees you a meal - we do sell out - but you'll still need to go through the pickup line for meals.)

The bake sale and zalabee stand is separate, first-come, first-served. 
 
**Meal tickets can be purchased in advance through July 24.**

TO PURCHASE MEALS through mobile payment:
Text CHK to 608-719-4454 for Chicken
Text LAM to 608-719-4454 for Lamb
Text FAL to 608-719-4454 for Falafel

PAPER TICKETS will be available at MARKOS APPAREL:
303 Pearl St., downtown La Crosse
1:30-5:30 p.m. weekdays
11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays
11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays
or call 608-784-8224 for information.

Visit www.stelias-lacrosse.org for updates.
Tickets also may be purchased at the door AS AVAILABLE.

Thank you to fest sponsor Organic Valley!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/la-crosse/st-elias-mediterranean-festival/200030214771033
- **Event Categories**: festivals, music, live-music, entertainment, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 120

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: La Crosse
- **state**: WI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: St. Elias Orthodox Church
- **lat**: 43.83519
- **long**: -91.2493
- **full address**: St. Elias Orthodox Church, 716 Copeland Ave, La Crosse, WI 54603-2656, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: St. Elias Mediterranean Festival
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/dd696a092cf59eb22b0677e4bb5933c41707050224e2f62970c28e3be41dc6a9-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf1f3f7-gmir?v=1784488220

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is St. Elias Mediterranean Festival  being held?
  - **A:** St. Elias Mediterranean Festival  takes place on Sun, 26 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sun, 26 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm at St. Elias Orthodox Church, 716 Copeland Ave, La Crosse, WI 54603-2656, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing St. Elias Mediterranean Festival ?
  - **A:** St. Elias Mediterranean Festival  is organized by St. Elias Orthodox Church.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** St. Elias Mediterranean Festival  is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in La Crosse, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 120+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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