Savor Authentic Eats and Folk Dancing in North Raleigh on Saturday

Nothing brings people together quite like warm flatbreads, sizzling skewers, and genuine neighborhood hospitality.

On Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, Saint Sharbel Maronite Catholic Church transforms its grounds for the annual Taste of Lebanon Festival. It is a full-scale culinary and cultural deep-dive, serving up rich Levantine traditions alongside authentic savory dishes, freshly baked pastries, and homemade sweets.

Beyond the feast, the festival grounds will feature live music, high-energy traditional dabke dance performances, a local vendor market, and plenty of activities for the kids. With free admission and free parking, it makes for a seamless and delicious weekend outing.

📍 Saint Sharbel Church – 600 Mount Vernon Church Rd., Raleigh, NC 27614
📅 Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 | 11 a.m.
💰 Free admission (food, beverages, and vendor items available for purchase)
📎 https://tasteoflebanonfestival.com/

Come hungry, leave happy, and do not even think about skipping the baklava.

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Lisa Jeffries Nobling

Founder + Principal at Raleighwood Media Group + Raleighwood Event Group

Lisa Jeffries, a 2007 graduate of N.C. State University’s Wilson College of Textiles and Poole College of Management, has been working in marketing since 2005. Her professional work experience ranges from independent, family-owned businesses to high-growth tech startups. Lisa’s specific areas of expertise include new media and experiential marketing for service-based businesses. Passionate about her clients, cheering on the Wolfpack, live music, and rescuing animals, she is also the founder of Raleigh Food & Wine and Raleighwood Wifi. Lisa completed the NC State + SKEMA Business School MSc dual master’s degree program in Global Luxury Management in 2016, publishing a thesis, Location-Based Opportunities for Brand Marketing With Emphasis on Application Within Luxury Industries.

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