DRAFT PREVIEW — dates, venue, prices & contact info are SAMPLE values pending festival confirmation
The Venue

Where the festival happens

The Central Valley Lebanese Festival is hosted by St. Sharbel Maronite Catholic Church in Stockton — the parish home of our community and the heart of this celebration.

Festival Grounds
St. Sharbel Maronite Catholic Church
123 Festival Way, Stockton, CA 95202
[SAMPLE address — confirm exact address with the parish before go-live]
Find Us

Map & driving directions

Tap the map to open turn-by-turn directions in your phone. The festival is easy to reach off the I-5 and Highway 99 corridors that run through Stockton.

Map points to “St. Sharbel Maronite Catholic Church, Stockton CA.” [confirm exact address] — once verified, swap in the precise street address or an official Google Maps place embed.

Getting Here

Parking, transit & access

However you arrive, here's how to make the trip smooth — for guests and vendors alike.

Parking

On-site and nearby parking is available, with volunteers directing traffic during peak hours.

  • Free on-site lot, first-come, first-served [SAMPLE — confirm]
  • Overflow parking on neighboring streets within a short walk
  • Arrive earlier on Saturday — the busiest stretch is midday

Public Transit

San Joaquin RTD serves the Stockton area, with stops within reach of the festival grounds.

  • Check current San Joaquin RTD routes & times
  • Rideshare drop-off is welcome near the main entrance
  • [SAMPLE — confirm nearest route & stop]

Accessibility

The festival welcomes every guest. We aim to keep the grounds easy to navigate for all abilities.

  • Accessible parking near the entrance
  • Mostly level, paved walking routes between booths
  • Accessible restrooms on-site
  • Need assistance? Ask any volunteer in a festival shirt [SAMPLE — confirm details]

Arrival Tips

  • Come hungry — the food lines are part of the fun
  • Bring cash and a card; some booths are cash-friendly
  • September afternoons in the Valley are warm — sunscreen & a hat help
  • Vendors: load-in instructions are sent after approval — see the Vendor FAQ
A Word on Our Home

Hosted by St. Sharbel, in the spirit of welcome

Our festival lives at the parish of St. Sharbel Maronite Catholic Church, named for St. Charbel Makhlouf (1828–1898) — the beloved Lebanese monk and hermit whose quiet hospitality and devotion still draw pilgrims from around the world. When you visit us, you're stepping onto ground that means a great deal to our community, and you're welcomed in that same spirit: as family for the weekend.

Please treat the grounds with care, and feel free to learn more about the parish that makes all of this possible.

Join Us

Plan your weekend — or your booth

The 2026 festival runs September 11–13, 2026 in Stockton. Coming to enjoy the day? Check the schedule. Want to sell? Vendor applications close August 1, 2026.