Check out savory and sweet Lebanese fare at Our Lady of Cedars festival in Fairlawn

Kerry Clawson, Akron Beacon Journal
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Fatayer will be among the Lebanese foods sold at the Lebanese Festival at Our Lady of the Cedars Church in Fairlawn Friday and Saturday.
Fatayer will be among the Lebanese foods sold at the Lebanese Festival at Our Lady of the Cedars Church in Fairlawn Friday and Saturday.

Who doesn't love some delicious chicken and rice, a savory fatayer hand pie, and a syrupy baklawa dessert to top it all off?

Guests can step into Lebanese culture and taste a bevy of traditional foods at the 36th annual Lebanese Festival, which will run 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Our Lady of the Cedars Maronite Catholic Church at 507 S. Cleveland-Massillon Road in Fairlawn.

Baklawa will be among the desserts sold at the Lebanese Festival this weekend in Fairlawn.
Baklawa will be among the desserts sold at the Lebanese Festival this weekend in Fairlawn.

A variety of la carte items will range from tabbouleh (parsley salad) to kibbee — ground beef with cracked wheat — to stuffed grape leaves. Chicken, beef and falafel roll-ups will be served, as well as grilled entrees. Diners also can check out a variety of handmade Lebanese pastries and Lebanese drinks at the volunteer-run event.

Guests can eat indoors or out at the volunteer-run event. Music will be provided. Kids also can enjoy a jump house all day for $7.

For more information, call 330-666-3598.

This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Lebanese Festival in Fairlawn takes place this Friday and Saturday

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