A First-Timer's Guide to the 2026 St. Louis Lebanese Festival

Thursday 3 September 2026·By My Business Directory

GatewayBestLocal guide to the 59th St. Louis Lebanese Festival, September 18 through 20, with free admission.

Last checked September 3, 2026.

The St. Louis Lebanese Festival returns to St. Raymond Maronite Cathedral September 18 through 20. Now in its 59th year, the festival gives visitors a full weekend to experience Lebanese food, desserts, music, dabke dancing and family activities.

Admission is free. Food, drinks and other purchases are separate.

Dates and hours

Friday, September 18: 6 to 9 p.m. with a limited menu
Saturday, September 19: noon to 9 p.m.
Sunday, September 20: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where it takes place

The festival is held at St. Raymond Maronite Cathedral, 931 Lebanon Drive, St. Louis, Missouri 63104.

The City of St. Louis event listing says accessible parking will be available. The public information does not yet provide a complete parking map, so check the organizer's updates before leaving home.

What first-time visitors should know

Friday is the shorter session and uses a limited menu. Saturday offers the longest festival hours, while Sunday is the earlier option for families and visitors who prefer a daytime outing.

The organizer describes a mix of Lebanese food and desserts, live music, dabke performances and children's activities. The festival is open to the public, and you do not need to be a member of the cathedral to attend.

Food preorders and festival information are available through the cathedral's official festival page. Availability and ordering deadlines can change, so use the organizer's page for the latest information.

Plan before you go

Choose your day based on the hours and Friday's limited menu.
Check the weather before leaving because parts of the festival may be outdoors.
Review the official festival page for menu, preorder and parking updates.
Allow extra time for parking during the busiest Saturday hours.
Contact the organizer directly if you need specific accessibility information beyond the confirmed accessible parking.

Keep discovering local

Start with the GatewayBestLocal profile for St. Raymond Maronite Cathedral. After the festival, GatewayBestLocal will continue identifying local restaurants, bakeries, performers and organizations connected to St. Louis' Lebanese community so they remain easier to find throughout the year.

Know a Greater St. Louis event or local business we should verify? Visit GatewayBestLocal and send it for consideration. Business owners and organizers can also review their listings and submit corrections so visitors receive dependable information.

Sources

Schedules, menu availability, weather plans and parking information can change. Confirm current details with the organizer before attending.