The 59th Annual Greek Festival takes place Friday, October 1 through Sunday, October 3 at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church (NE 32nd and Glisan).
Over 15,000 guests are expected to come out to enjoy the greek food (feta, lamb, souvlaki, spanakopita, koulourakia, diples, bougatsa, etc.), cooking demonstrations, crafts, and of course beer and wine! Festival goers can also enter a raffle, visit the Ethos Bookstore, and sign up for guided tours of the church. Entertainment includes Greek Folk Dancing performances and music.
This festival continues to elude me – but I may just make it this year! I did attempt to attend one year but found the lines so excruciatingly long that I gave up and went to the Horse Brass Pub instead. I suspect that, like the Polish Festival the key to avoiding the worst of the crowds is to arrive either right at opening (10am Friday and Saturday, noon Sunday), or to arrive after sundown, two or three hours before the festival wraps up in the evening (10pm Friday, Saturday and 8pm Sunday). Also, of course, weather can be a major factor on attendance.
YUM. I want to go!
We’re going to try to go. Not sure when.
I went with two friends today. The place was packed to the rafters, but the lines went quickly and the food was killer. We had to stake out a table then go for food in shifts to make sure our seats were held.