10th Annual Lebanese American Festival 2017- October 13, 14, 15
LAS VEGAS – The St. Sharbel Maronite Catholic Mission of Las Vegas will host its 10th annual Lebanese American Festival Friday through Sunday, Oct. 13, 14, 15
The celebration of food, family and fun will be held on the mission’s grounds located at 10325 Rancho Destino Road in Las Vegas, and will feature authentic Lebanese food, desserts and beverages as well as live musical entertainment.
This family event includes delicious Mediterranean food that is prepared from scratch, live entertainment, dancing as well as rides and games for the entire family.
Preparations for this unique festival have already begun as the Mission works together to bring this exciting event to the local Las Vegas community. “We have several volunteers from the Mission who are working tirelessly to bring this great event together”, says Father Nadim Abou Zeid, pastor of the Mission.
ADMISSION $5 Donation - Free for Children under 10 - Free for Active Military, Veterans and Police with ID.
~ About the Festival
The Lebanese American Festival is a fun, low-cost event unlike any other festival in the area.
Church tours and displays will showcase the rich history and tradition of the Maronite Catholic faith, which originated in Lebanon, during the three day event. Additional planned activities include traditional dancing, live Arabic bands, belly dance performances and lessons, kids’ activities and of course, lots of homemade Middle Eastern food. Some of the delicacies that will be offered during the festival include: shawerma sandwiches, kibbee, hummus, tabouleh and spinach pies. For dessert, the community can enjoy a variety of Arabic sweets including baklawa. All donated funds and proceeds will benefit St. Sharbel Mission programs including a new school and community outreach program.
St. Sharbel Maronite Catholic Mission is located at 10325 Rancho Destino Road, Las Vegas, NV. For more information on this and other events at the mission, please call (702) 616-6902 or visit the festival website at:
www.lebaneseamericanfestival.com
