The 17th annual San Luis Obispo Greek Festival will be held at Madonna Expo Center, Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31. The festival hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.on Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Be Greek for a Greekend!!!
Tickets are on sale now at GreekFestivalSLO.com, admission is $5 and children 12 and under are free with a paid adult ticket. Parking is free.
Come share their legendary mouthwatering food, lively dancing and rousing music! This family-friendly event is a fundraiser for St. Andrew the Apostle Greek Orthodox Church, which supports many charitable groups in San Luis Obispo County. Some of these charitable groups include the SLO Noor Foundation, and SLO Food Bank.
Highlights of the 2-day festival include:
- Authentic Greek food and pastries
- Beer and local wines, specialty Greek cocktails
- Live Greek music and dancing – that means guests too!
- Performances by traditional Greek dance groups and the OCF competitive dancers
- Wear dancing shoes to participate! OPA!!!
- Hellenic bookstore and cultural booth
- A marketplace with unique gifts and souvenirs
The festival aromas fill the air and will feature an array of authentic and mouthwatering traditional Greek dishes. The classic Greek sandwich, the Gyro, sizzling straight off the grill, will be served, as well as succulent BBQed Souvlaki (shish kebab). And everyone’s favorite, Greek feta fries. No one can eat just one! Visitors will be able to satisfy their sweet tooth with delectable Greek pastries like honey-soaked baklava, karidopita (walnut cake), melomakarona (honey dipped spice cookie), kurabiedes (powdered sugar-coated shortbread cookie), to name a few. Wine, beer, Specialty Greek cocktails, like Aphrodite’s Aphrodisiac and Bacchus’ Bodacious Blend and more; soft drinks and water will also be available for purchase.
Dancing is a vital element in the Greek culture and during the festival, guest will witness a variety of traditional Greek dances performed by the OCF and adult groups. The OCF “Oi Foitites” is a high-energy competitive dance group that will thrill the crowd. Throughout the weekend, the dancers will be teaching the basics of Greek dancing to anyone who wants to learn. Wear your dancing shoes and join their dance groups and learn the Syrto and other traditional dances! You’ll be dancing in a snake line all through the Expo Center! OPA!!!
Be sure to save time for shopping! The festival features a distinctive marketplace, known as an “Agora” in ancient Greece, where their vendors offer many one-of-a-kind items for sale. You’ll love this unique shopping experience!
The SLO Greek Festival is looking for energetic and reliable volunteers to help out with the festival. To get involved, please send an email to: [email protected] or go online to sign up at GreekFestivalSLO.com/volunteers Be a Greek Festival Sponsor! Your logo can go on the SLO Greek Festival website and in a multimedia presentation at the SLO Greek Festival! GreekFestivalSLO.com/sponsorship.
OPA!!!
