53rd Annual Greater Phoenix Greek Festival
Don’t miss this ultimate Arizona Favorite and one of the richest traditions of Phoenix since 1960 which is the 53rd Annual Greater Phoenix Greek Festival. This yearly celebration offers its guest with great chance to experience the rich culture, culinary delights, and history of Greece.
Aside from taking pleasure on the different delightful Greek cuisine during the Greater Phoenix Greek Festival, you can also taste the imported Greek beer, wine, Greek classic Metaxa, and ouzo. Entertainment and great performances are also available during the event by dancers coming from different regions of Greece wearing traditional dresses and costumes.
This year’s Annual Greater Phoenix Greek Festival will be held at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral 1973 E. Maryland Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85016 (South of Glendale off 20th St) 602-264-2791. It will also take place on:
- October 11, 2013 (Friday) – from 5:00 pm up to 10:00 pm
- October 12, 2013 (Saturday) – from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm
- October 13, 2013 (Sunday) – from 11:00 am up to 8:00 pm
Admission costs only $3 for w whole day of enjoyment. Children ages 12 years old and below are free of charge and for seniors, the admission is available for only $2 during Saturday from 11:00 in the morning up to 3:00 in the afternoon.
*No pets are allowed during the event except for service dogs.
Entertainment Schedule for 53rd Annual Greater Phoenix Greek Festival
October 11, 2013 (Friday)
- 5:00pm Band/FESTIVAL OPENS
- 5:30 – 5:50pm Greek Folk Dancers
- 7:00 – 7:20pm Greek Folk Dancers
- 8:30 – 9:00pm Greek Folk Dancers – FRIDAY FINALE
- 10:00pm FESTIVAL CLOSES
October 12, 2013 (Saturday)
- 11:00am FESTIVAL OPENS
- 11:30 – 11:50am Little Lambs Costume Parade and Greek Folk Dancers
- 12:00pm Band
- 1:00 – 1:20pm Greek Folk Dancers
- 1:00pm Church Tour
- 2:00pm Church Tour
- 2:30 – 2:50pm Greek Folk Dancers
- 3:00pm Church Tour
- 4:00 – 4:20pm Greek Folk Dancers
- 4:30 – 5:00pm Dance Instruction
- 5:30 – 5:50pm Greek Folk Dancers
- 7:00 – 7:20pm Greek Folk Dancers
- 8:30 – 9:00pm Greek Folk Dancers SATURDAY FINALE
- 10:00pm FESTIVAL CLOSES
October 13, 2013 (Sunday)
- 11:00am FESTIVAL OPENS
- 11:30 – 11:50am Little Lambs Costume Parade and Greek Folk Dancers
- 12:00pm Band
- 1:00 – 1:20pm Greek Folk Dancers
- 1:00pm Church Tour
- 2:00pm Church Tour
- 2:30-2:50pm Greek Folk Dancers
- 3:00pm Church Tour
- 3:00-3:30pm Dance Instruction
- 4:00-4:20pm Greek Folk Dancers
- 6:00-7:00pm Greek Folk Dancers – GRAND FINALE
- 8:00pm FESTIVAL CLOSES
FREE PARKING areas are available at Charles Schwab (24th Street and Lincoln- SW Corner). Shuttle bus is also available for FREE every 15 minutes. Parking within the church lot is charged with $5.00.
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You can also visit their website at http://www.phoenixgreekfestival.org
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