WELCOME TO THE
22nd Annual
Lebanese Festival
May 22, 23, and 24
2026
Welcome to the
22nd Annual Lebanese Festival
22, 23, 24 May 2026
Memorial Day Weekend
Come experience the distinct flavors of authentic Lebanese cuisine in the heart of San Diego.
Join us for a memorable Memorial Day weekend of fun, food and heritage as we celebrate our 22nd Annual Lebanese Festival on the beautiful grounds of St. Ephrem Maronite Catholic Church.
The spectacular three-day celebration is a wonderful family event that draws each year more than 8,000 visitors from around the greater San Diego area, Orange County and Los Angeles area.
Guests will feast on Traditional Healthy Lebanese Dishes like Saj Zaatar, Cheese, Tabouleh, Hummus, Stuffed Grape Leaves, Falafel, Beef Shawarma, Chicken Kabob, Kibbeh and Gourmet Sweets.
Along with the Exquisite Lebanese Food, there will be Evening Live Music, Dancing, Folkloric Performances throughout the day, Beer and Wine Garden, and Carnival Games.
Come and share our passion for delicious Authentic Lebanese Cuisine. There is something for everyone to enjoy.
We are excited to announce that undefeated professional boxer Jonny Mansour will be visiting us during the festival this Sunday at 5 PM
EL CAJON, Calif. — Undefeated professional boxer Jonny Mansour continues to make noise in the ring and beyond it. Fresh off another impressive victory, Mansour reflected on a thrilling fight, his role as a promoter, and the motivation driving his rapid rise in boxing.
Recently, Mansour met boxing legend and promoter Oscar De La Hoya, a moment he described as deeply meaningful.
“The coolest part was that he recognized me,” Mansour said. “He came up, congratulated me, and told me to keep it going—turn everything into positive fuel.”
The connection went beyond boxing. Mansour and De La Hoya share a personal bond through loss, as both lost their mothers to cancer.
“He won an Olympic gold medal for his mom,” Mansour said. “I lost my mom to cancer, too. Hearing how he fought through that inspired me during one of the hardest times in my life. To share a real conversation with him—that was special.”
Looking ahead, Mansour hinted at a potential fight in Detroit, where a large Chaldean community could provide a strong home crowd atmosphere.
2026 Lebanese Festival
San Diego, California
Festival Program
MAY 22nd, 23rd, and 24th
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