At a Glance

Spend Labor Day weekend - Saturday, August 30 and Sunday, August 31 - at Holy Transfiguration Church in McLean, Va., and experience what has become a 15-year tradition! Our annual Middle Eastern Food Festival features authentic Middle Eastern food, beer, wine and pastries; activities for both children and adults; live music and dancing; and best of all, unparalleled hospitality. Our parishioners have worked enthusiastically all summer to welcome you to this fabulous event. Come and learn a little about our church and our faith during our church tours, shop our vendors, learn to dance the Debke, enter the 50-50 raffle, play chess or backgammon, and enjoy an authentic Roast Lamb Dinner, served both Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon. We look forward to seeing and serving you Labor Day weekend!

When

Saturday and Sunday - August 30th and 31st, 2008

Hours of Operation

Saturday: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Sunday: 12:00 noon - 6:00 pm

Where

Holy Transfiguration Melkite Greek-Catholic Church
8501 Lewinsville Road
McLean, VA 22102
703.734.9566

Free Parking

Free parking is available at the church.
Free Shuttle Service (From Spring Hill RECenter) Available on Saturday from 2 pm to closing.

Admission

Admission is free.

Food

Experience the aromas from the outdoor grills, partake of Kibbee, Shish Kabob, Shawarma, Falafel, Tabbouleh, Hummus, and Stuffed Grape Leaves, or any number of other delicious menu choices, including a $12.50 Roast Lamb Dinner at 7:00 p.m. Saturday evening and at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday. Then relax with a cup of either Arabic or American coffee and mouth-watering pastries. 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.

Menu

Highlights

Church Tours

Authentic Middle Eastern Food

Live Music

Icon Shop

Religious Artifacts/Icons

Backgammon & Chess Activities

Middle Eastern Folk Dancing

Children's Activities (Moon Bounces)

Roast Lamb Dinner (Saturday at 7 pm and Sunday at 2 pm)

Vendors

50-50 Raffle

Co-Chairs - Welcome Letter

Hani & Marianne Tahhan
Joe & Mona Samaha

About Us

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.

Sponsors

Holy Transfiguration gratefully acknowledges the financial and in-kind support of our 2008 Fesitval Sponsors: