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Photos coming after the festival
This is our inaugural year, so the gallery is still empty. After the festival on October 3, 2026, we'll fill this page with real moments from the day — the food, the music, the dabke line, and the crowd.
Be part of the first photos
Join us on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 11 AM to 11 PM in Stockton, CA. Admission is just $5 per person, and the whole day is hosted by St. Sharbel Maronite Catholic Church. Come make the memories we'll be sharing here.
What a day at the festival looks like
Until the photos arrive, here's a taste of what awaits you across a full festival day.
Lebanese kitchen favorites
Shawarma, kebabs, and mezze off the grill, plus trays of baklava, knafeh, and family recipes handed down for generations.
Traditional line dancing
Linked arms and stamping feet — the dabke line grows all day as dancers in traditional dress take the stage.
Oud & derbake all evening
The sound of the oud and the beat of the derbake fill the grounds from afternoon into the night.
Handmade crafts & gifts
Browse booths of handmade jewelry, woven textiles, cedar-themed art, and one-of-a-kind gifts.
Something for every age
From grandparents to grandkids, it's a welcoming day of food, music, and community for the whole family.
Gathered under the lights
As the sun sets, the grounds glow with string lights and the celebration carries on until 11 PM.