Arak Festival Zahle

مهرجان العرق - زحلة

View on map
Food & DrinkZahle
DatesDates TBACheck locally before booking
DurationAnnualEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forRegional food & drinkWhat distinguishes this festival from
Language["ar"]Currency: LBP
CategoryFood & DrinkFestival type
The story

Arak Festival Zahle in Zahle

An Arak festival tied to a Bekaa Valley tourism program showcases Zahle's identity as a center of arak production, the anise-flavored grape spirit central to Lebanese dining, through tastings and workshops on distillation traditions. Organizers have targeted regional and Gulf visitors specifically, framing the event as both cultural celebration and a boost to the local economy.

An Arak festival organized as part of a Bekaa Valley tourism program has drawn attention to Zahle and its surrounding countryside as the historic heart of Lebanon's arak production, the clear, anise-flavored grape spirit that Lebanese households have traditionally served alongside mezze at nearly any hour of the day.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

What distinguishes this festival from Zahle's broader wine-themed Festival of the Vine is its narrow focus: arak specifically, rather than wine or the arts more generally, sits at the center of the programming, with distillation workshops explaining the process from grape spirit to anise flavoring to the ritual dilution with water that turns the drink cloudy white

02

The mystery stays covered

Organizers have explicitly targeted international visitors from Jordan, Cyprus, Turkey, and the Gulf, giving the event a more outward-facing, tourism-driven character than some of Zahle's other cultural events

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival draws on generations-old Bekaa Valley traditions of home and small-batch arak distillation using copper stills

Water and renewal

Living ritual

and on Zahle's long-standing cafe culture along the Bardouni River gorge

The sacred route

Living ritual

where arak has traditionally been served with grilled meats and mezze

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA

Getting around

Use Zahle transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.

What to wear

Comfortable, casual clothing suits an outdoor tasting-and-workshop event; layers help since Bekaa Valley evenings cool noticeably even after warm daytime temperatures, given the region's...

Safety

At Arak Festival Zahle, agree on a meeting point and plan food, water and the return route before crowds thicken.

Where to stay

Stay near workable transport in Zahle, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

Tickets/cost

Entry may be free while tastings, meals, or special tables are paid locally.

Language/currency

["ar"] · LBP

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map33.85 N, 35.90 EOpen in Google Maps

Zahle, Bekaa, Lebanon

Nearest airportBEY — Beirut Rafic Hariri
TransportUse Zahle transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.
Stay areaStay near workable transport in Zahle, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

Your Trip Starts Here

External travel services to turn the plan into a trip — each opens in a new tab.

How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Zahle via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Zahle, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for festival season.Compare faresFestival gearComfortable, casual clothing suits an outdoor tasting-and-workshop event; layers help since Bekaa Valley evenings cool noticeably even after warm daytime temperatures, given the region's roughly 1,000-meter elevation.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Lebanon and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

We may earn a small commission from trusted travel partners at no extra cost to you.

FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Arak Festival Zahle?

Arak Festival Zahle is listed for Dates to be announced. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Arak Festival Zahle take place?

The festival is listed in Zahle, Lebanon. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Annual is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Date announcement pending. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Zahle, Bekaa, Lebanon

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLAwaiting confirmation
Organizer accessAre you the organizer? Claim this listing →
Listed datesDates TBA
Source statusDate announcement pending
Related festivals

Continue the route.

Photo pending

Qingdao International Beer Festival

17 July–16 August 2026

Qingdao, China
Photo pending

National Cherry Festival

July · Summer

Traverse City, United States
Photo pending

National Cherry Festival

4–6 December 2026

Young, Australia
Photo pending

Oktoberfest

19 September–4 October 2026

Munich, Germany

Spotted something out of date? Submit a correction →