Ninth Annual Lebanese Festival coming Sept. 9-10

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Popeye would be proud! Our Lady of Lebanon Pastor Rev. Pierre El Khoury and chef Juliette Zakhem (left) and her fellow chefs made all the spinach pies pictured here. The public can try these tasty treats at Our Lady of Lebanon Fest on September 9-10. photo by Steve Spoden

Lombard – The 9th Annual Lebanese Food and Music Festival will take place at Our Lady of Lebanon Catholic Church in Lombard on Friday, Sept. 9 from 5-11 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 10 from 2-11 p.m. The church is located at 950 No. Grace, one-half block north of North Ave. in Lombard.

The two-day Festival will include activities for adults, teens and children. There will be an extensive offering of homemade Lebanese cuisine including hummus, falafel, tabouli, vegetarian stuffed grape leaves, spinach pies, Shawerma chicken and beef, imported beers and wine, an assortment of Lebanese sweets and much more.

Live musical entertainment will feature the famous Lebanese singer and staf Miochel Azzi. There will also be traditional folk dancing performed by Our Lady of Lebanon Troupe. There will be a hookah tent, music provided by a DJ, prizes and a variety of games for children.

Parking is free. Admission is $3 per adult. Children accompanied by an adult are free. NOTE: Outside beverages and food are prohibited. For more information, call 630-932-9640 or visit ollchicago.org.