AUGUST 16-18

PAWTUCKET, RI – Assumption of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church, 97 Walcott Street in Pawtucket, hosts its annual Greek Festival August 16-18. Enjoy traditional Greek foods and pastries, baking demonstrations, rock climbing, church tours, Greek music and dancing. The renowned Greek Pride Dance Troupe will perform traditional and modern Greek dances throughout the festival. Performance Schedule: Friday at 7 PM; Saturday and Sunday at 4 PM and 7 PM. Festival hours: Friday, August 16, 5-10 PM; Saturday, August 17, 12-10 PM; and Sunday, August 18, 12-9 PM. Follow on Instagram: @GreekFestivalRI. More information is available by phone: 401-725-3127 and online: https://www.assumptionri.org/festival.

ANCHORAGE, AK – Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, 2800 O’Malley Road in Anchorage, hosts its annual Greek Festival August 16-18. Enjoy Greek foods, pastries, imported Greek cheeses, olives, olive oil, grape leaves, halva, pasta, herbs, cookies, and candy, Agora with gifts and souvenirs from Greece, Orthodox Christian bookstore and gift shop, and raffle. Entertainment includes live Greek music and dancing. Free admission and free parking. Hours: Friday, August 16, 3-9 PM; Saturday, August 17, 11 AM-9 PM; and Sunday, August 18, 11 AM-5 PM. More information is available by phone: 907-344-0190 and online: https://www.akgreekfestival.com.

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church, 2215 Paseo Road in Colorado Springs, hosts its annual Greek Festival August 16-18. Enjoy traditional Greek foods and pastries, imports, guided church tours, gift shop, and Greek groceries. Entertainment includes Greek music and dancing. Admission is free. Hours: Friday, August 16, 5-10 PM; Saturday, August 17, 11 AM-10 PM; and Sunday, August 18, 11 AM-3 PM. More information is available by phone: 719-634-5678 and online: https://www.amgoc.org.

AUGUST 17-18

PALOS HILLS, IL – Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 11025-45 South Roberts Road in Palos Hills, hosts its annual Greek Festival Saturday, August 17 and Sunday, August 18, 11 AM-11 PM both days. The annual Greek Fest is the Church’s major fundraiser. Bringing the community together to help raise funds to sustain the fiscal needs of the parish and to introduce the surrounding neighborhood community to Saints Constantine and Helen Church are the main objectives. Enjoy traditional Greek foods, pastries, drinks, raffle, church tours, Greek music and dancing, fun for the kids. Free admission and free parking. More information is available by phone: 708-974-3400 and online: https://www.stconstantinehelen.org.

AUGUST 22-25

ISLAND PARK, NY – Kimisis tis Theotokou/Panaghia of Island Park Greek Orthodox Church, 83 Newport Road in Island Park, hosts its annual Greek Festival August 22-25. Enjoy delicious food, featuring Greek cuisine carefully prepared from special family recipes, authentic desserts, pastries, loukoumades, specialty Greek coffee, Greek beer and select Greek wines. Vendors, raffles, Greek music and dancing, amusement rides and games for the kids, help to make this festival fun for the whole family. Free admission. Hours: Thursday, August 22, 5-10 PM; Friday, August 23, 5-11 PM; Saturday, August 24, Noon-11 PM; and Sunday, August 25, Noon-9 PM. More information is available by phone: 516-432-4086 and online: https://www.panaghiaip.org.

PORT JEFFERSON, NY – The Greek Orthodox Church of Assumption, 430 Sheep Pasture Road in Port Jefferson, hosts its annual Greek Festival August 22-25. Enjoy authentic Greek foods, pastries, raffle, live Greek music and dancing, fireworks shows on Friday and Saturday. Hours: Thursday, August 22, 5-10 PM; Friday, August 23, 5-11 PM; Saturday, August 24, 1-11 PM; and Sunday, August 25, Noon-9 PM. More information is available by phone: 631-473-0894 and online: https://www.portjeffgreekfest.com.

AUGUST 23-24

CARMEL, IN – Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 3500 W. 106th Street in Carmel, hosts its annual Greek Festival August 23-24. Enjoy authentic Greek foods and pastries, guided church tours, marketplace, GreekFest coupon books, cooking demonstrations, live Greek music and dancing and Dance Troupe performances, and fun for the kids. Free admission. Hours: Friday, August 23, 4-10 PM and Saturday, August 24, 11 AM-10 PM. More information is available by phone: 317-733-3033 and online: https://htcindy.org.

AUGUST 23-25

ROCHESTER, MN – Saints Kosmas and Damianos Greek Orthodox Church, 703 West Center Street in Rochester, hosts its annual Greek Festival August 23-25. Celebrating Greek culture with authentic food, fresh pastries, church tours, and the awesome new late night taverna. Enjoy gyros, souvlaki, Greek pastries, spirits, marketplace with imported foods and souvenirs. Entertainment includes Greek music and dancing. Accessible facilities. Rain or shine with shade all day long. Drive-thru available all weekend. Free admission and free parking. Hours: Friday, August 23, and Saturday, August 24, 11 AM-9 PM; and Sunday, August 25, 11 AM-4 PM. More information is available by phone: 507-282-1529 and online: https://greekfestrochester.com.

AUGUST 24

POCATELLO, ID – Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church, 528 North 5th Avenue in Pocatello, holds its annual Greek Food Festival Saturday, August 24, 11 AM-7 PM. Enjoy authentic Greek foods and pastries, Greek music and dancing. Free admission. More information is available by phone: 208-232-5519 and online: https://www.assumptionpocatello.net.

AUGUST 31-SEPTEMBER 1

BELMONT, CA – Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Cross, 900 Alameda de las Pulgas in Belmont, hosts its 52nd Annual Greek Festival on Labor Day weekend, Saturday, August 31-Sunday, September 1, Noon-10 PM, both days. Enjoy Greek foods including lamb, chicken, gyros, spanakopita, desserts such as loukoumades and baklava, Greek music and dancing, live band, folk dancers and singers, Taverna, mythology play, cooking demos, bookstore, church tours, Agora white elephant room. General Admission: $5, seniors and youth (13-17): $3, children (12 and under): Free, with an adult. Order the Festival’s ‘Take ’N’ Bake’ delicious frozen entrees and fresh desserts to enjoy at home. More information is available by phone: 650-591-4447 and online: https://www.belmontgreekfestival.com.

AUGUST 31-SEPTEMBER 2

LONG BEACH, CA – Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church, 5761 E. Colorado Street in Long Beach, hosts its annual Greek Festival on Labor Day weekend, August 31-September 2, Noon-9 PM daily. Enjoy the food, pastries, cooking demonstrations, shops, and opportunity drawing as the church grounds transform into a Greek village celebrating Greek culture. Entertainment includes continuous live Greek music, Greek dancing and dance performances, kids’ games and carnival rides. Admission is $5. Free parking. More information is available by phone: 562-494-8929 and online: https://www.lbgreekfest.org.

SEPTEMBER 6-8

STOCKTON, CA – St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church, 920 West March Lane in Stockton, hosts its annual Greek Festival September 6-8. Enjoy homemade Greek foods, drinks, pastries, church tours, live Greek music and Greek dance performances. Comedian Angelo Tsarouchas performs Friday and Saturday at 8 PM. Admission is $5, children 11 and under free with adult. Hours: Friday, September 6, and Saturday, September 7, Noon-10 PM, and Sunday, September 8, Noon-6 PM. More information is available by phone: 209-478-7564 and online: https://gosaintbasil.org.

SEPTEMBER 8

LOS ANGELES, CA – The Hellenic American Women’s Council – HAWC, Pacific Region, presents its next ‘Up Close and Personal’ event with well-known actor Thaao Penghlis on Sunday, September 8, 4 PM, at Loyola Marymount University – Caloyeras Center for Modern Greek Studies, University Hall 3900, 3rd Floor. From his iconic roles in ‘Days of Our Lives’ and ‘General Hospital,’ to his thrilling adventures on the set of ‘Mission: Impossible,’ Penghlis is a multi-faceted talent and in an intimate conversation, he will share the secrets to his delicious culinary creations as detailed in his new book, ‘Seducing Celebrities One Meal at a Time’. Books will be available for sale and autographing at the event which is co-hosted with the Caloyeras Center for Modern Greek Studies. As seating is limited, RSVP by September 4 via email: [email protected].