The Ottawa Lebanese Festival Celebrating 35 Years In Ottawa!

Live it. Love it. Lebanese Style! The Ottawa Lebanese Festival, presented by Gabriel Pizza, celebrates 35 years on the grounds of the St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral from Wednesday, July 16th to Sunday, July 20th.

One of the summer’s biggest celebrations is back with delectable cuisine, exciting

entertainment, and traditional culture.

The festival is open from 4pm to 11pm Wednesday to Friday and 11:00am - 11:00pm on Saturday and Sunday.

Admission is $3 per person, or a family 4-pack for $10. Entry is free every day until 5pm.

JASON ANBARA MORTGAGE BROKER STAGE

Embrace the Middle Eastern culture while various artists perform contemporary and customary music, dances, and entertainment. A complete schedule is available on the festival website and Facebook page.

THE SYSCO FOOD TENT

Savour the best in Lebanese cuisine. Indulge in popular dishes such as hummus, tabouli, falafel, and shawarma. Also available are a combination of appetizing Middle Eastern platters, including vegetarian selections.

TEAM MAKAN REAL ESTATE FAMILY PAVILION

Grab one of the countless delectable food selections and a refreshing drink and relax with family in friends under the big tent. Rain or shine, we have you covered. There's plenty of space for the everyone.

THE TRICORP REALTY SAJ TENT

Offering the ever popular “saj” bread – made in a time-honoured tradition and prepared in front of your eyes. It is an absolute must when you visit the festival.

THE CAZA SAIKALEY TRIAL LAWYERS MIDWAY

The Midway opens at 4pm on weekdays and 11am on weekends. There are rides and games for children of all ages.

SABINO INSURANCE MARKETPLACE

Stroll through the Marketplace and browse the beautiful display of genuine crafts, artwork, along with the other various vendors.

ADONIS CAFE

Our desserts are the envy of others. Enjoy the delectable selection of desserts along with beverage at the Café. You will be tempted to one of every dessert!

MAN’OUSHEH on the GO

Man’ousheh is a traditional Lebanese pie made to perfection and customized with choices of tomatoes, cucumbers, green olives, and mint leaves. Made fresh, you can pick from cheese pies, zaatar pies, or if you cannot decide – half cheese and half zaatar.

BABYLON MONETARY SERVICES PATIO

Take in the sites, sounds and people of the festival while relaxing at our outdoor patio. It is the perfect place to relax and relish the festival’s cuisine along with a refreshing beverage.

KS ON THE KEYS LOUNGE

The Lounge offers a unique and inviting space to relax, delight in the company of friends and get into the vibe and nightly entertainment in this 18+ atmosphere. Offering traditional Lebanese Shisha with a selection of herbal flavours. Revel in the nightly entertainment while under the stars.

FRANGIAN PHARMACIES BEVERAGE STATION

Grab a beverage and enjoy the always dynamic atmosphere of the festival with your friends. A full assortment of drinks will compliment your palate and meal.

MYPROPERTYFINDER.CA CONFECTIONARY

The Confectionary is operated by our hard-working young adult volunteers. Offering everything from ice cream to refreshing drinks, snow-cones, along with cotton candy and candy apples.

SJC FINANCIAL CATHEDRAL TOURS

Experience the grandeur of the St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral and the rich history of the religion though a private tour. Church tours are available throughout the festival: Weekdays 6:00pm – 10:00pm. Saturday and Sunday 2:00pm – 10:00pm.

OTTAWA LEBANESE FESTIVAL 50/50 RAFFLE sponsored by SCOTIABANK

Powered by the Ottawa Senators Foundation, the 50/50 draw is a lottery for which 50% of the sales goes to the winning ticket holder while the remainder benefits programs through the St. Elias Cathedral. Purchase raffle tickets on the festival grounds, as well as the online platform. The winning number is announced during the closing ceremonies on Sunday.

CAA DAY at the FESTIVAL

The festival is open 4:00 - 11:00pm Wednesday to Friday and 11:00am - 11:00pm on Saturday and Sunday. CAA is the proud sponsor of the opening day, which is Wednesday. CAA members receive free admission when they show their membership at the gate.

HELIUM WIRELESS / CHATR at the FESTIVAL

Helium Wireless / Chatr are the official sponsor of the closing day of the festival. Visit the Helium Wireless tent to receive your special festival offer and see the various selection of services.

THE MILLENNIUM LIMOUSINE SHUTTLE SERVICE

Ride is style with our free Millennium Limousine shuttle service starting at 4pm and available every 15 minutes. Complimentary parking is available from our two parking lots - the Canada Post building or Brookfield High School.

Established in 1990, the Ottawa Lebanese Festival celebrates a time-honoured cultural tradition along with vibrant deep roots of the Lebanese community in the National Capital Region. This non-profit cultural event attracts thousands of Ottawa residents each year. The festival is organized by the many hard-working volunteers from the St. Elias Cathedral, located at Riverside and Ridgewood, directly across from Mooney’s Bay.

Live it. Love it. Lebanese Style!

For more information, please visit www.ottawalebanesefestival.com or follow us on Facebook and Instagram.