If you are a wallflower during the weekend of October 13, there is no hope for you. There are so many fun events to choose from this weekend, you have no excuse to stay home.
This year, the 27th Annual
Greek Fest will return to its original location at St. George Greek Orthodox Church at 4070 Kingston Pike, on Friday, October 13 and Saturday, October 14. The Greek Fest will be open from 11:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. both days. Admission is $2.00. Children are admitted free.
Parking will be available at The Weston Building at 4823 Old Kingston Pike, the lower level at The Shoppes at Western Plaza located at 4315-4591 Kingston Pike, and at the Food City (formerly Bi-Lo) at 130 N. Forest Park Boulevard. Free shuttle buses will be available to transport you to the festival.
(Please do not park on the side streets surrounding the Church!)
When you think of Greek Fest, of course you think of food! All pastries and bread will be homemade by members of St. George's Greek Orthodox Church. Other menu items include, roast lamb, Greek pizza, gyros, Greek salad, and other native Greek dishes like Souvlaki, Pastichio, Saganaki, Spanakopita. Special desserts include a Baklava sundae and Loukoumades and many, many other tempting treats. Also, don't forget to try Greek coffee! You owe it to yourself to step outside of your comfort zone!
New this year is a Greek Food market. Plenty of shopping will be available, including fine jewelry, imported gifts, cookbooks, travelogues, religious books and Byzantine Iconography. A special Kid's Corner will be available as will tours of the beautiful St. George Orthodox Church.
Music will be provided by the
Greek Tycoons, whose instruments include the
Greek Bouzouki. Traditional Greek dancing will also be performed.
For more information, please call 525-5043.
Image from Ancient Greek sacrificial cup. Sorry...only Solo cups at this festival!
