Arab and Middle Eastern · Festival · Syracuse, New York
St. Elias Middle Eastern Festival
2027 dates not announced yet · usually June
About St. Elias Middle Eastern Festival
A four-day food and culture festival run by St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Church on Onondaga Road in Syracuse, with homemade Middle Eastern and Lebanese dishes, music, dancing and church tours. It has been held for close to a century.
What to expect
Cultural festivals like this one bring a community's food, music, dance, art and traditions to a public space, usually with performers, local vendors and community organizations.
St. Elias Middle Eastern Festival has included homemade middle eastern food, live entertainment, dancing and church tours.
The organizer lists it as free to attend.
The organizer has not announced dates for 2027 yet. In 2026 it was held June 25-28, 2026.
- Homemade Middle Eastern food
- Live entertainment
- Dancing
- Church tours
Where it happens
St. Elias Middle Eastern Festival is held at St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Church in Syracuse, New York. It is one of 37 cultural festivals in New York on this calendar.
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Questions about St. Elias Middle Eastern Festival
- When is St. Elias Middle Eastern Festival 2027?
- The organizer has not announced 2027 dates yet. In 2026 it was held June 25-28, 2026.
- Where is St. Elias Middle Eastern Festival held?
- St. Elias Middle Eastern Festival takes place at St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Church in Syracuse, New York.
- Is St. Elias Middle Eastern Festival free?
- Yes. The organizer lists St. Elias Middle Eastern Festival as free to attend.
- What happens at St. Elias Middle Eastern Festival?
- Events have included: homemade middle eastern food, live entertainment, dancing, church tours.
- Who organizes St. Elias Middle Eastern Festival?
- St. Elias Middle Eastern Festival is organized by St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church. Their official site is syracusemideastfest.com.
- What other cultural festivals are near Syracuse?
- The closest others on this calendar are Syracuse Festival Latino in Syracuse, NY (same city); Syracuse Juneteenth Festival in Syracuse, NY (same city); Deaf Rochester Film Festival in Rochester, NY (about 75 miles).
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