Thanks to more than 7,000
who attended the
2009 festival and made
it the most successful
in our history.

Mark your calendars now for the

15th Annual
Middle Eastern Festival
of Indianapolis
 July 16-18, 2010

 

                  NEW:  Photo album from the 2009 festival


The 2009 Middle Eastern Festival was chosen a "#1 Best Bet" for entertainment events by both the Indianapolis Star and Indianapolis Monthly magazine

Directions to Festival: Take 38th to Sherman, and drive north, or take 46th to Sherman, and drive south. All ages welcome. Click for map and fuller directions.

Fully handicapped accessible.
No pets permitted (except service dogs).

Food: Menu will include lamb shanks, kibbee, falafel, kafta, gyros, grape leaves, spinach pies, falafel, pastries, many desserts and more. A la carte $2 and up. See complete menu.

Dance schedule:  Watch dancers from St. George perform and learn to dance from Diana Najjar, choreographer and professional dance teacher.

Shopping: Air-conditioned indoor shopping includes Middle Eastern groceries, jewelry, icons, cookbooks, CDs, and a silent auction.

Bookstore: Visit our bookstore for icons, DVDs and books about Orthodox Christianity, and other gift items.

Silent Auction: More than $10,000 worth of valuable items donated by local merchants. Past items have included trips, tickets to entertainment and sports events, antiques, autographed sports memorabilia, electronics, and free meals at local restaurants.

 Self-Guided and Hosted Church Tours:
Learn about icons, architecture and worship in the Eastern Orthodox Christian tradition. Guides are available to answer your questions.
"Everyday Celebrations"
 Enjoy our new cookbook with over 350 recipes from parishioners. Copies will be available in the bookstore at the festival.

Watch for Middle Eastern Festival ads and free admission coupons in the Indianapolis Star: Wednesday "Taste" section, Friday "Go" section, Saturday "Entertainment" section Indy Star North newspapers: Thursday and Saturday--including Carmel Star, Fishers Star, Noblesville Star, Westfield Star and Zionsville Star
Learn more about
St. George Orthodox Christian Church

Sample the food!  Click here for a list of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean restaurants in the Indianapolis area (pdf)

 

Watch these videos of the festival from Youtube
                                                                                                      
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For more information:
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Media contact:
David Sumner at (765) 617-3890

The Indianapolis Middle Eastern Festival is a member of the Indiana State Festivals Association.

 Please also join with us in prayer for peace and for an end to all hostility in the Middle East and throughout the world. We believe that ALL people—American, Iraqi, Palestinian, Israeli—Jew, Christian, Muslim, whatever—soldier and civilian—have the right to life, peace and security. Peace and love are at the heart of Christ's message. In the interest of promoting peace and cooperation, we extend this invitation to Jews, Muslims, Christians and peace-loving people of all faiths to join together in the festivities. As we break bread together, hold hands in a dance circle and spend time with one another, we can show the world what is possible!  See full message and invitation

St. George parish, sponsor of the Annual Middle Eastern Festival of Indianapolis, was founded by Orthodox Christian immigrants from Syria and Lebanon who settled in central Indiana in the early 1900s.

While our parish has grown and now includes members of all backgrounds, it is in honor of our founders that we maintain their Middle Eastern spirit of generous hospitality and offer the Middle Eastern Festival to the greater Indianapolis community to help promote peace and understanding for ALL, starting here in our own city.

 

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