BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:America/Detroit X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Detroit BEGIN:VEVENT UID:32764@arabamerica.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240607T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240609T220000 DTSTAMP:20240429T141329Z URL:https://www.arabamerica.com/events/st-sharbel-church-lebanese-festival -2024/ SUMMARY:St Sharbel Church Lebanese Festival 2024 DESCRIPTION: \;\n\n[caption id="attachment_248551" align="alignnone" wi dth="300"] Saint Sharbel Church Lebanese Festival 2024 Event Promotional I mage[/caption]\n\n \;\n\nTOWNSHIP\, NEW JERSEY \n\nCome and experienc e the excitement of the 38th Annual Lebanese Festival\, taking place at St . Sharbel Maronite Catholic Church on June 7th (5-10:00 p.m.)\, June 8th ( 12-11:00 p.m.)\, and June 9th (12-10:00 p.m.)\, 2024. Located at 526 Easto n Avenue\, on the corner of Franklin Boulevard in Somerset\, New Jersey\, the festival promises a vibrant celebration of Lebanese culture and hospit ality.\n\nTraditionally know as a “Mahrajan”\, our festival invites fa milies\, friends\, and members of the community to come together for an un forgettable outdoor experience filled with authentic Lebanese cuisine\, mu sic\, dance\, and traditions. Indulge in a variety of traditional Lebanese dishes such as falafel\, shawarma\, hummus\, spinach pies\, tabouleh\, st uffed grape leaves\, and more\, with plenty of vegetarian\, vegan\, and gl uten-free options available. Sweeten your experience with an array of Leba nese pastries including baklawa\, ma’moul\, namoura\, and ghraybeh\, acc ompanied by a wide selection of beverages from our full-service bar\, feat uring beer\, spirits\, and non-alcoholic drinks. For an added dose of thri ll\, we offer a range of freshly prepared hookahs available for rent\, pro viding attendees with a delightful and immersive experience at the festiva l.\n\nEntertainment will abound with live music performances by different artists each day. Maurice Chedid will take the stage on Friday\, followed by Jad Rahme on Saturday\, and Chadi Naddaf on Sunday\, presenting a mix o f traditional and popular songs from Lebanon and the Middle East. Experien ce captivating dance performances by the talented youth of our parish\, ra nging from children to young adults. Plus\, don't miss out on the chance t o participate in games\, crafts\, and the exciting Super 50/50 raffle.\n\n The Lebanese Festival is a testament to the dedication of St. Sharbel Maro nite Catholic Church parishioners and friends\, celebrating the rich herit age and resilience of Lebanese culture. As one of the community's most ant icipated events\, drawing attendees from across New Jersey\, Pennsylvania\ , and the Tri-State region\, the festival serves as a key fundraiser for o ur eagerly awaited new church complex. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.arabamerica.com/wp-content/uploads/2 024/04/Saint-Sharbel-Church-Lebanese-Festival-2024-Event-Promotional-Image -.png LOCATION:St. Sharbel Maronite Catholic Church\, 526 Easton Avenue Franklin\ , Township \, New Jersey \, United States GEO:40.505349;-74.468975 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=526 Easton Avenue Franklin\ , Township \, New Jersey \, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=St. S harbel Maronite Catholic Church:geo:40.505349,-74.468975 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20240310T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR