There’s more than good food on the menu at Tampa’s Lebanese Food Festival. The annual celebration is a chance to experience Lebanese culture through traditional cuisine, music, dance, and community. Whether you’re already a fan of Lebanese food or looking to try something new, there’s plenty to discover at this year’s festival.
Hosted by Saints Peter and Paul Maronite Catholic Church (6201 Sheldon Rd), the two-day festival returns November 13–14, serving up Lebanese favorites like beef shawarma, Lebanese crepes, kibbe, and more. Beyond the food, guests can enjoy traditional music and dabke dancing, a popular folk dance throughout the Levant.
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For those attending, we recommend using one of the festival’s free shuttles to get to and from the festivities, as parking at the church is limited. There are three parking areas just down the street, and the festival has shuttles running back and forth throughout operating hours both days.
- Lot 1 (biggest): 6923 Sheldon Road
- Lot 2: 7215 Sheldon Road
- Lot 3: 7259 Sheldon Road
Food festivals are a great way to explore different cultures, and this celebration brings a taste of Lebanon right to Tampa. The festival runs Friday, November 13, from 5–11 p.m. and Saturday, November 14, from noon–11 p.m. Best of all, admission is free.
