2026
MIDDLE EASTERN
FOOD FESTIVAL
Join us for authentic Middle Eastern food, live music, church tours, family activities, and community fellowship at St. George Melkite Catholic Church.
LOOKING FOR APOSTOLIC CHRISTIANITY?
YOU JUST FOUND IT!
We are the ancient Christians of the Holy Land, descending from the great city of Antioch, where "the disciples were first called Christians" (Acts 11:26).
Join us to experience ancient Christian worship, Orthodox faith and authentic community life centered upon Christ and lived in service to one another.
JOIN US FOR DIVINE SERVICES
Vespers (Evening Prayer)
Saturdays @ 5:30 p.m.
Orthros (Morning Prayer)
Sundays @ 9:15 a.m.
Divine Liturgy
Sundays @ 10:30 a.m.
St. George Melkite Greek Catholic Church
9501 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento CA 95827
SHROUD OF TURIN EXHIBIT
This exhibit showcases a life-size replica of the Shroud of Turin and walks visitors through its science, history, and faith.
Sponsored by the Institute of Catholic Culture in partnership with Othonia.
FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS & SCHEDULE
$3
Per Person
Pony Rides
Saturday 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Auction
Saturday At 7:30 p.m.
Raffle
Sunday At 6 p.m.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
12 p.m.
1 p.m.
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
2 p.m.
3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
3 p.m.
4 p.m.
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
8 p.m.
8 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Festival Opening & Blessing
Church Tour
Live Music - Najeeb Haddad
Church Tour
Live Music - Sami Ihsane
Church Tour
Church Tour
Vespers
Dinner Blessing
Live Music - Najeeb Haddad
Auction
Church Tour
Live Music - Sami Ihsane
12 p.m.
12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
1 p.m.
2 p.m.
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
3 p.m.
4 p.m.
4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
5 p.m.
6 p.m.
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Festival Opening & Blessing
Oud player Najeeb Haddad
Church Tour
Church Tour
Live Music - Sami Ihsane
Church Tour
Church Tour
Live Music - Najeeb Haddad
Church Tour
Raffle
Live Music - Sami Ihsane
FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS & SCHEDULE
$3
Per Person
Pony Rides
Saturday 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Auction
Saturday At 7:30 p.m.
Raffle
Sunday At 6 p.m.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
12 p.m.
1 p.m.
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
2 p.m.
3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
3 p.m.
4 p.m.
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
8 p.m.
8 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Festival Opening & Blessing
Church Tour
Live Music - Najeeb Haddad
Church Tour
Live Music - Sami Ihsane
Church Tour
Church Tour
Vespers
Dinner Blessing
Live Music - Najeeb Haddad
Auction
Church Tour
Live Music - Sami Ihsane
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
12 p.m.
12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
1 p.m.
2 p.m.
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
3 p.m.
4 p.m.
4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
5 p.m.
6 p.m.
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Festival Opening & Blessing
Oud player Najeeb Haddad
Church Tour
Church Tour
Live Music - Sami Ihsane
Church Tour
Church Tour
Live Music - Najeeb Haddad
Church Tour
Raffle
Live Music - Sami Ihsane
MENU
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
We gratefully recognize the business and families supporting the 2026 Middle Eastern Food Festival
PARKING INSTRUCTIONS
Parking is available across the street at the Butterfield Light Rail Station Park & Ride. Please reference the map for location.
PARK HERE
Butterfield Light Rail Station Park & Ride
9501 Folsom Boulevard Sacramento, CA 95827
CROSS THE STREET
Saint George Melkite Greek-Catholic Church
ACCESSIBLE PARKING
Guests with a valid handicap placard may park onsite
EASY ACCESS
Convenient parking with quick and safe access across the street