# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 33rd Annual Middle Eastern Food Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun, 06 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Prepare for a dazzling celebration of culture, cuisine, and community at one of Northern Virginia’s most beloved traditions! On Labor Day weekend -- September 5 and 6 -- Holy Transfiguration Melkite Greek-Catholic Church will transform its grounds at 8501 Lewinsville Road into a vibrant tapestry of sights, sounds, and smells for the 33rd Annual Middle Eastern Food Festival.

What’s Waiting for You?

•	Grilled Shish Kebob alongside oven baked Kibbeh, slow roasted lamb, crispy Falafel, and other festival favorites, such as Stuffed Grape Leaves, Shawarma, Mnazeleh, Tabouleh and Hummus.
•	Tables overflowing with decadent pastries like Baklawa, Maamoul and Ghraybeh.
•	Atayef and Knafeh – two specialty desserts – one a pancake-like pastry filled with pistachios and drizzled with rose-water syrup; another a warm, syrup-soaked cheese pastry crowned with pistachios.
•	Live Arabic music, joyful dancing, and a chance to join the Dabke, a high-energy folk line dance.
•	Fun for the whole family with two moon bounces, a giant slide, face painting, petting zoo, and games galore.
•	Browse vendor booths, explore church tours, bid on silent auction items, and soak in the famous hospitality.

Don’t Miss the “Hafli” – a high-spirited Arabic celebration with live music – at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday.  This lively outdoor party invites everyone to dance under the stars. Whether you're a seasoned expert or just learning the steps for the first time, you’ll be swept up in the fun! 

Festival Hours
•	Saturday, September 5: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
•	Sunday, September 6: 12:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Rain or shine, the celebration goes on! Admission and parking are free.  Details, menus, and online ordering can be accessed at 
www.MiddleEasternFoodFestival.com.

Holy Transfiguration is a proud parish of the Melkite Eparchy of Newton, embracing the rich Byzantine tradition rooted in the Middle East. 
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- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tysons/33rd-annual-middle-eastern-food-festival/200030177106439
- **Event Categories**: festivals, food-drinks, food-truck-festivals, music, entertainment, live-music, art, fine-arts, parties, music-festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1483

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Tysons
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Holy Transfiguration Melkite Greek-Catholic Church
- **lat**: 38.936388
- **long**: -77.239246
- **full address**: Holy Transfiguration Melkite Greek-Catholic Church, 8501 Lewinsville Rd, McLean, VA 22102-2210, United States, Tysons

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 33rd Annual Middle Eastern Food Festival being held?
  - **A:** 33rd Annual Middle Eastern Food Festival takes place on Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sun, 06 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Holy Transfiguration Melkite Greek-Catholic Church, 8501 Lewinsville Rd, McLean, VA 22102-2210, United States, Tysons.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 33rd Annual Middle Eastern Food Festival?
  - **A:** 33rd Annual Middle Eastern Food Festival is organized by Holy Transfiguration Melkite Greek-Catholic Church.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 33rd Annual Middle Eastern Food Festival is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Tysons, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 1,400+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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