24th Annual Grecian Fest

Sanctuary Church Tours

Take a tour of our beautiful Sanctuary. Listen to our Youth Choir. Visit our beautiful St. John the Theologian bookstore.

Dinners, Ala Carté & To-Go

Enjoy Pastisio, Mousaka, Tiropita, Spanakopita, Keftethes, Grapeleaves, Greek Village Salad and Yiayia’s Rice Pudding available in our upstairs dining area.

Kafenio

Enjoy a traditional iced Greek Frappé along with Baklava Cheesecake or Ladopsomo, a fried Greek bread sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar.

TavernaOutdoor Taverna & Grille

The atmosphere is perfect for Famous Gyro Sandwich, Grilled Chicken Gyro,  Wings of Ikaros, Tavern Fries, Calamari, Chicken Souvlaki, Saganaki and Refreshments.

Youth Tent

Enjoy a refreshing Baklava Sundae or golden honey dipped Loukoumades. Enjoy with fresh Lemonade.

Divine Pastries

Taste Greek delicacies such as Baklava, Galatobouriko, Finikia, Kourambiethes, Koulourakia and more. 

Greek Wine

Enjoy a variety of wines.

Greek Festival Dancers

Tap your feet to the rhythm of our junior and senior Agape Dancers performing in traditional dress each evening starting at 6pm.

St John’s Bookstore, Gifts & Souveniers - Discover the Orthodox faith through books, icons and other religious items.

Schedule:

Entertainment

2pm and 4pm: Free Cooking Demonstrations are back again this year!

6:00pm, 7:00pm and 8:00pm: Agape Dancers daily
 
7:00pm: Evzone Dancers daily

8:00pm: Senior Dancers  Daily

The Evzone dancers are young men between Grade 9 - college. They are dressed in an Evzone uniform which is the costume of the elite Greek soldiers. The Evzones are trained to perform ceremonial duties. They guard The Tomb of the Unknown soldier, the Presidential Palace, and raise and lower the flag at the Acropolis every Sunday. 

4pm: Authentic Greek Food - Keftedes

Barb Landers is presenting a cooking demonstration on all four festival days at 4:00 pm, Wednesday July 23, Thursday July 24, Friday July 25 and Saturday July 26 in the second floor Learning Center.

There will be a full demonstration, copies of the recipe available, and a sample of what was cooked so people can try it out!

Barb will be demonstrating how to make Keftedes. These juicy Greek Meatballs rock! (and roll)! A traditional recipe, beautifully flavored with onion, fresh parsley, a touch of mint and hint of dried oregano. These meatballs are slightly crisp on the outside and are brilliant served as an appetizer with tzatiki and pita bread!

The demonstration should take 30 minutes and we hope many people come to watch and learn! 

Music Tent:

6 pm to 10 pm: Live Greek music 

6pm to 10pm: The Greek Company Orchestra

One of America's best Greek orchestras. Showcasing a wide variety of Hellenic music styles, The Greek Company can excite any crowd with a colorful blend of dance music and easy-listening tunes. These five talented musicians from the Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio area have been entertaining ethnic music fans for the past three decades.