The 17th annual San Luis Obispo Greek Festival will be held at Madonna Expo Center, 100 Madonna Rd., SLO, 93405, 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 on sale now at www.GreekFestivalSLO.com
$5 admission – Children 12 & under free w/paid adult.
Parking is free.
Come share our 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
- And wear your dancing shoes so you can participate too! 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, guests will witness a variety of traditional Greek dances performed by the OCF and adult groups. The OCF “Oi Foitites” are 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. So, wear your dancing shoes and join our 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 our 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. If you would like to get involved, please send an email to: [email protected] or go online to sign up a 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.
For more information, visit our website at www.greekfestivalslo.com and follow our festival on Facebook.
