St. Ephrem Lebanese Festival

05/22/2026

05/21/2026

EL CAJON, Calif. — Undefeated professional boxer Jonny Mansour continues to make noise in the ring and beyond it. Fresh off another impressive victory, Mansour reflected on a thrilling fight, his role as a promoter, and the motivation driving his rapid rise in boxing.

Recently, Mansour met boxing legend and promoter Oscar De La Hoya, a moment he described as deeply meaningful.

“The coolest part was that he recognized me,” Mansour said. “He came up, congratulated me, and told me to keep it going—turn everything into positive fuel.”

The connection went beyond boxing. Mansour and De La Hoya share a personal bond through loss, as both lost their mothers to cancer.

“He won an Olympic gold medal for his mom,” Mansour said. “I lost my mom to cancer, too. Hearing how he fought through that inspired me during one of the hardest times in my life. To share a real conversation with him—that was special.”

Looking ahead, Mansour hinted at a potential fight in Detroit, where a large Chaldean community could provide a strong home crowd atmosphere.

05/19/2026

As you enjoy the Tabbouleh at the festival, please remember our wonderful Food Preparation Volunteers!

05/15/2026

06/04/2025

On behalf of St. Ephrem Lebanese Festival, we wish our sister parish, St. John Maron Church a successful Festival. If you are in the Orange County area this weekend (Friday thru Sunday) join them for Lebanese Food & Awesome Entertainment.
https://oclebanesefestival.com/
Admission & Festival Bucks
Admission Price:
Friday - $60 (Due to special entertainment for the evening)
Saturday & Sunday -
Adults/Kids:
11am through 4pm: $10 (Early Bird Special)
4pm to closing: $25 (Sat) & $20 (Sun)
Children 7 and under - Free

Admission tickets are exclusively available for purchase at the festival, offering access to a world of authentic flavors, vibrant entertainment, and exciting activities. Additionally, this will be your chance to purchase Festival Bucks, available in amounts of $1, $5, $10, and $20, which will be the main currency for indulging in the delicious, authentic Lebanese food, beer, wine and ho**ah being served at the festival. Festival Bucks are non-refundable.