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Greek Fest Guide 2017 Special eGuide
PUBLISHER PMEA Communications, LLC
FOUNDER & EDITOR Maria A. Karamitsos
LAYOUT Diane Adam Design
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From the desk of Founder & Editor Maria A. Karamitsos
Summer = Greek Fest Time! Download, save, print this handy eGuide to help you plan your summer! Lots of great festivals coming up, throughout the Chicago Metropolis. Have a look and mark your calendars! Get ready for great food, music, & fun. Let’s get our OPA on!
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We’ll help you plan your festival-going this summer! The following are the dates and information available at deadline.
JUNE
June 2-4St. George/Lincoln Park Greek FestLocation: 2701 N. Sheffield Avenue, Chicago Phone: 773.525.1793 Hours: Friday 5:00-11:00 pm; Saturday Noon-11:00 pm; Sunday Noon - 10:00 pmAdmission: Any donation accepted Info: Greek food, music, dancing, games for the kids, church toursEntertainment: Friday: 5:30 pm Stache!; 7:30 pm Sixteen Candles 80s Tribute Band. Saturday: Noon-5:00 pm ORMI Orchestra; 6:00 pm Girl Power Night; 8:00 pm Boy Band Review. Sunday: Noon - 4:00 pm Greek music; 4:00 pm - close ORMI Orchestra.Sunday 1:00 pm “Tony and Tina of Tony & Tina’s Wedding”. Dance Troupes: Saturday: 3:00 pm Anemos St. George; Sunday 6:30 & 8:00 pm Perifania Dance Troupe
June 2-4St. George Greek Food Fest Location: 1110 35th St, Des Moines, IA Phone: 515.277.0780Hours: Friday 5:30-9:00 pm; Saturday: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
June 9-11St. Demetrios Greek FestLocation: 7021 Hohman Ave, Hammond, IN Phone: 219.932.7347 Hours: Friday 5:00-11:00 pm; Saturday 3:00-11:00 pm; Sunday Noon-10:00 pm Info: Info: Greek food, live music, taverna, dancing, Friday fireworks at dusk. Saturday & Sunday BingoEntertainment: Friday: 6:00 pm The Relics. Saturday: 7:00 pm Together. Sunday: Greek music all day
June 9-11 Assumption Greek FestLocation: 4900 Kennedy Dr, East Moline, IL Phone: 309.792.2912
June 9-11SS Constantine & Helen 48th Annual Greek Fest Location: 2160 N Wauwatosa Ave, Wauwatosa, WI Phone: 414.778.1555Hours: Friday 4:00-10:00 pm; Saturday & Sunday Noon-10:00 pm
June 9-11St. Andrew 42nd annual Michiana Greek FestivalLocation: 52455 N Ironwood Rd, South Bend, IN Phone: 574.277.4688Hours: Friday 4:00-11:00 pm; Saturday Noon-11:00 pm; Sunday 11:30 am-6:00 pmDrive thru hours Friday 4:00-11:00 pm; Saturday Noon-8:00 pm; Sunday 11:00 am-3:00 pmAdmission: $3. Kids 12 and under FREEInfo: Greek food, live music and dancing, cultural exhibit, shopping, church tours, kids’ activities
June 16-18St. Demetrios Taste of Greece Location: 893 N Church Rd, Elmhurst, IL 60126 Phone: 630.834.7010Hours: Friday 11:00 am-Midnight; Saturday 3:00 pm-Midnight; Sunday Noon-Midnight. Info: Greek food & pastries, coffee bar, taverna, marketplace, Orthodox Agora, church tours, kids’ games & carnival ridesEntertainment: Friday Special 50th anniversary concert America’s #1 Beatles Tribute Band, American English, 8:30 pm. All weekend, Live DJ Sounds of Greece. Sunday Panopoulos Orchestra. Dionysos Dance Troupe Saturday & Sunday 4:30 pm
June 16-18 St. Nicholas/Greek Fest Oak Lawn Location: 10301 S. Kolmar Ave, Oak Lawn, IL Phone: 708.636.5460 Hours: Friday & Saturday 4:00-11:00 pm; Sunday 3:00-10:00 pm Admission: $10 cover for Friday and Saturday night entertainmentInfo: Greek food, live bands, DJ, dancing, games for kidsEntertainment: Greek DJ Friday & Saturday. Friday 7:00 pm Maggie Speaks. Saturday 7:00 pm Infinity-The Classic Rock Tribute Band. Sun-day 5:00 pm Rythmos Chicago Greek Band. Performances by St. Nicholas Junior Dance Troupe and Hellenic Folk Dance Troupe
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June 17Holy Transfiguration Mason City Greek FestLocation: 1311 2nd St SW, Mason City, IA Phone: 641.423.6238Info: Greek food, live Greek music, dancing, kids’ booth
June 17-18 Assumption Church/Hegewisch Greek Fest Location:13631 S Brainard Ave, Chicago, IL Phone: 773.646.2999Hours: Saturday 4:00-11:00 pm; Sunday Noon-11:00 pmInfo: Greek food, music, dancing
June 23-25 Annunciation/Gold Coast Greek Festival Location: 1017 N. LaSalle, Chicago, IL Phone: 312.664.5485 Hours: Friday 5:00-11:00 pm; Saturday & Sunday 12:00-11:00 pm Info: Greek food, music, dancing. Valet parking available
June 23-25Holy Cross 55th annual Greek Fest Location: 7560 Archer Rd, Justice, IL Phone: 708.594.2040 Hours: Friday & Saturday 5:00-11:00 pm; Sunday Noon-11:00 pmAdmission: FREE on Friday Info: Greek food and pastries, rides & games for kids, marketplace, Greek music & dancing Entertainment: Friday 7:00 pm In the Stix; Saturday & Sunday Rythmos
June 23-25St. Nectarios GreekFest Location: 133 S Roselle Rd, Palatine, IL Phone: 847.358.5170 Hours: Friday 4:00 pm-Midnight; Saturday 3:00-Midnight; Sunday Noon-11:00 pmDrive thru hours: Friday 4:00-9:00 pm; Saturday & Sunday 12:00-9:00 pmAdmission: $3 (Check ad in this eGuide for coupon for 1 free admission). Kids 12 and under, seniors FREE.Info: Greek food and pastries; Plaka shopping; kids’ games. Free shuttle service from remote parking at Marion Jordan School (Palatine & Harrison Rds); Holy Family Catholic Church (2515 Palatine Rd.)Entertainment: Live music.
June 23-25Annunciation Milwaukee Greek Fest Location: Wisconsin State Fair Park, 640 S. 84th St, West Allis, WI Phone: 414.461.9400
June 23-25St. Spyridon Sheboygan/74th annual Greek Fest Fest Location: Deland Park on Sheboygan’s Lakefront, 715 Broughton Drive, Sheboygan, WI Hours: Friday 5:00-9:00 pm; Saturday 11:00 am - 9:00 pm; Sunday 11:00 am - 6:00 pm. Admission: FREEInfo: Greek food and pastries, kids bounce house. Free parkingEntertainment: Friday 5:00 pm-close: DJ Aaron Rossmiller of Monument Music Grafton. Saturday 7:00 pm-close: The Nitro Five with Carrie Bit-ters. Sunday 4:00-6:00 pm: The Waltz Meisters band. Greek dance troupe performances.
June 23-25 Dormition of the Theotokos/Kimissis Racine Greek Fest Location: 1335 S. Green Bay Road Racine, WI Phone: 262.632.5682
June 24-25 St. George DeKalb Greek FestLocation: Hopkins Park Shelter House, 1403 Sycamore Rd, DeKalb, IL Phone: 815.758.5731 Hours: 11:00 am-8:00 pm Info: Family style picnic at the local park. Greek food, pastries. No alcohol in the park
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Free Will
Donations
55th Annual
JUNE 23, 24, 25Authentic Greek Food & Pastries | Amusement Rides & Games
Shop the Market Vendors | Greek Music & Dancing | Grand Raffle
JUNE 23, 24, 25Authentic Greek Food & Pastries | Amusement Rides & GamesAuthentic Greek Food & Pastries | Amusement Rides & Games
Shop the Market Vendors | Greek Music & Dancing | Grand RaffleShop the Market Vendors | Greek Music & Dancing | Grand RaffleShop the Market Vendors | Greek Music & Dancing | Grand Raffle
featuring
Chicago’s Hottest Modern Country Band
Friday Night at 7pm
Live Saturday & Sunday!
Friday & Saturday: 5pm-11pm | Sunday: 12pm-11pm
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OPA!JULY
July 8-9St. Andrew’s/56th Annual Edgewater Greek Fest Location: 5649 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL Phone: 773.334.4515 Hours: Saturday 3:00-11:00 pm; Sunday Noon-10:30 pm Admission: $3; Kids 12 & under free with adultInfo: Greek food, music, and dancing. Games for the kids; Chicago Herpe-tological Society; School of Rock; Marketplace. Valet parking available
July 8-9 St. Spyridon Greek FestLocation: 12307 S Ridgeland Ave, Palos Heights, IL Phone: 708.385.2311
July 14-16St. Sophia 38th annual Greek Festival Location: 525 Church Rd, Elgin, IL Phone: 847.888.2822 Hours: Friday 11:00 am-1:00 pm & 5:00-11:00 pm; Saturday Noon-11:00 pm; Sunday Noon-10:00 pm Drive thru hours: Same as above Info: Greek foods, pastries, Greek cafe, kids’ activities, Greek fest market-place. Entertainment: Live bands-Hellenic 5, John Linardakis Band. DJ Bobby Styles/Sounds of Greece, Riley Elmore season 11 finalist of NBC’s ‘The Voice’, Learn to Greek Dance, Learn to Cook Greek
July 14-16St. Haralambos/The Big Greek Food Fest of NilesLocation: 7373 N Caldwell Ave, Niles, IL Phone: 847.647.8880 Hours: Friday 5:00 pm-Midnight; Saturday & Sunday 3:00 pm-Midnight. Admission: FREE (free-will gifts welcomed)Info: Greek food and pastries, kids corner, cooking classes, novelties & jewelry tents, church tours, church bookstore. Scenic films in the Commu-nity Center 6:30 & 9:30 pm. Free parking. Shuttle bus availableEntertainment: Live music by Rythmos, Greek dancers
July 14-16SS Constantine and Helen Cathedral Greek FestLocation: 8000 Madison St, Merrillville, IN Phone: 219.769.2481Hours: Friday 5:00-11:00 pm; Saturday & Sunday: Noon-11:00 pm
July 14-17 St. George Grecian Summer Fest Location: 528 77th Avenue, Schererville, IN Phone: 219.322.6165Hours: Friday 5:00-11:00 pm; Saturday Noon-11:00 pm; Sunday: Noon-10:00 pmDrive-through Noon-6:00 pmInfo: Greek food & pastries, live Greek Music, bingo, shops, games & rides for kids, Greek dancing
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JULY 8 and 9 2017
GREEK FOOD † BEER † WINE † DJ GRECIAN DANCERS † PASTRIES † RAFFLE
ACTIVITIES AND FOOD FOR KIDS † CHURCH TOURS
Saturday 3 pm –11 pm Sunday Noon –10:30pm St. Andrews Greek Orthodox Church at Lake Shore Drive / Hollywood Ave. and Sheridan Rd.
Www.standreworthodox.org/events/festival/
2 blocks from BRYN MAWR CTA or VALET PARKING AVAILABLE Admission $3.00, Children 12 & under FREE with Adult
Cash Only; ATM Available
5649 N. Sheridan Rd * Chicago, IL * (773) 334-4515 www.standreworthodox.org
RAFFLE PRIZES: 1st $5000 2nd 3rd and 4th $1,000 each
ST. ANDREWS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH PRESENTS THE
56 th Annual
EDGWATER GREEK FEST
SAINT HARALAMBOS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH I N V I T E S Y O U T O
7373 CALDWELL AVENUE, NILES, ILLINOIS PHONE (847) 647-8880
FRI, JULY 14 - 5 PM to 12 MIDNIGHt
SAT, JULY 15 - 3 PM to 12 MIDNIGHT SUN, JULY 16 - 3 PM to 12 MIDNIGHT
GRAND RAFFLE!
FIRST PRIZE: a NEW 2017 AUDI A3! OR A NEW HARLEY DAVIDSON OR $20,000!
SECOND PRIZE: $ 2000 THIRD PRIZE: $ 1000 FOURTH PRIZE: $ 500 FIFTH PRIZE: $ 500
HOME-MADE GREEK FOOD! Greek APPETIZERS AND ROAST LAMB! LOUKOUMATHES AND PASTRIES! FESTIVAL DANCERS AND COOKING CLASSES! KID’S CORNER! LIVE GREEK MUSIC — ALL 3 NIGHTS FEATURING THE RHYTHMOS ORCHESTRA!
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St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church proudly presents
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LIVE ENTERTAINMENT GREEK DANCING GREEK WINE
For more information, visit www.st-sophia.com or call 847-888-2822525 Church Road Elgin, IL 60123 • Route 31 & I-90
ENTERTAINMENTLive Music! John Linardakis and Hellenic 5 Bands,
Riley Elmore from NBC’s ‘The Voice’season 11 finalist
Greek Culture! Orthodoxy at St. Sophia,Agape Dance Troupe, Learn to Greek Dance,
Learn to Cook GreekDJ Music! DJ Bobby Styles - Sounds of Greece
AUTHENTIC GREEK CUISINEGrecian Chicken, Gyros, Souvlaki, Saganaki,Moussaka, Pastichio, Greek Fries, Greek Salad,
Calamari, Hamburgers, Hot Dogsand our returning “Greek Burger!”
KID’S ACTIVITIES!Come and see what we have in store for you!Euro Bungee, bouncy houses and games!
Greek Fest Special! Unlimited rides $20 eachor 2 for $30 from 12pm-5pm on Sat and Sun!
Not open Friday 11am-1pm
FRIDAY, JULY 1411am-1pm & 5pm-11pm
SATURDAY, JULY 15Noon-11pm
SUNDAY, JULY 16Noon-10pm
GREEK PASTRIES & GREEK CAFEBaklava, Diples, Loukoumades and moreunder the “Sweets Tent.” Greek Coffee,
Frappes, Ice Cream Sundaesand more at the Kafenio!
FULL BARExperience our Festival Mai-Tais& sample Greek wines & beer!!!
DRIVE THRUAll weekend long!
On site, just as hot and delicious!
GREEK FEST MARKETPLACECome inside the air conditioned exhibitor hallwhere you can see and purchase items from
vendors of all kindsNot open Friday 11am-1pm
THE GRAND RAFFLEGrand Prize of $10,000.00!!!Call to buy your tickets early!!!
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July 21-23All Saints/Joliet’s Taste of GreeceFest Location: St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church, 3457 Black Rd, Joliet, IL Phone: 815.722.1727
July 22-23Assumption Homer Glen Greek Fest Location: 15625 S. Bell Rd, Homer Glen, IL Phone: 708.645.0652 Hours: Saturday 3:00-10:00 pm; Sunday 1:00-10:00 pm. Admission: $2 Info: Greek food, pastries, music and dancing.
July 22-23SS Peter & Paul Greek Fest Location: 1401 Wagner Rd, Glenview, IL Phone: 847.729.2235 Hours: 1:00-9:00 pm both days Info: Greek food and pastries. Entertainment for kids. Parking in the two church lots. Festival back outside under the big tent
July 22-23Twelve Holy Apostles Greek FestFest Location: Marshall School, 1215 Rice Lake Rd, Duluth, MN Phone: 218.722.5957
July 28-30St. Demetrios/Lake County Greek Fest Location: 1400 N O’Plaine Rd, Libertyville, IL Phone: 224.513.5530Hours: 11:00 am-10:00 pm. Drive thru hours: 4:00-7:00 pm Info: Greek food, pastries, games for the kids. Greek music & dancing. Admission: FREE
July 28-30Holy Trinity Sioux City Greek Fest Location: 900 6th St., Sioux City, IA Phone: 712.255.5559 Hours: Friday: 5:00-10:00 pm; Saturday 11:00 am-10:00 pm; Sunday 11:00 am- 3:00 pmAdmission: freeInfo: Greek food and pastries, music & dancing, kids’ area, wine tasting, festival shops, Mediterranean grocery story
July 29-30Assumption Madison Greek FestLocation: 11 N 7th St., Madison, WIPhone: 608.244.1001Hours: Saturday Noon-8:00 pm; Sunday 11:00 am-6:00 pmInfo: Greek food & pastries, church tours, agora marketplaceEntertainment: Live Greek music, dancing
Πάμε!
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Fri., Sat. & Sun.
July 28, 29 & 30 11 am-11pm
FREE On-site PARKING & FREE ADMISSION! Drive-Thru Rain or Shine Fri., Sat. & Sun. 4-7 pm
Authentic Greek Cuisine & Delicious Pastries
Oven-Roasted Leg of Lamb | Pastichio Souvlaki | Athenian Chicken | Gyros
Saganaki | Loukaniko | Tyropita | Spanakopita Baklava | Loukoumathes | Galaktobouriko
Diples | Kourambiethes & More
Special Menu Item on Sat. & Sun. LAMB ON THE SPIT
RAFFLE First Prize: $10,000 2nd: $2500 3rd: $1000 4th: $1000 5th: $500
Live Greek Music by Hellas 2000 Greek Folk Dancers
Inflatables & Games for the kids Books, Jewelry, Crafts and Vendors
For more details, call 224/513-5530 www.saintdemetrioslibertyville.com
Located at 1400 N. O’Plaine Road, Libertyville, IL (South of Rte. 120, North of Rte. 137)
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AUGUST
Aug. 18-20St. Demetrios 68th Annual Greekfest Location: 2727 W. Winona St, Chicago, IL Phone: 773.561.5992 Hours: Friday 5:00-11:00pm; Saturday 5:00-11:00 pm; Sunday Noon-11:00 pm Info: Greek food and pastries, cafe, marketplace, games & rides for kids. Entertainment: Live music, Greek dancers.
Aug. 18-20SS Constantine and Helen Greek Fest of Palos Hills Location: 11025 S. Roberts Rd, Palos Hills, IL Phone: 708.974.3400 Hours: Friday 6:00-11:00 pm; Saturday, 4:00-11:00 pm; Sunday 12:00-11:00 pm. Info: Greek food and pastries, Agora marketplace, games & rides for kids, church tours. Entertainment: Greek music and dancing.
Aug. 19-20St. George St. Paul Greek Fest Location: 1111 Summit Ave, Saint Paul, MN Phone: 651.222.6220
Aug. 25-27 28th Taste of Greektown Location: Halsted Street from Monroe to Van Buren Phone: 773.868.3010 Hours: Friday 4:00-11:00 pm; Saturday & Sunday Noon-11:00 pm Admission: FREEInfo: Food, music, dancing, games for the kids. Marketplace.Entertainment: Live music, Greek dancers.
Aug. 25-27St. Iakovos Greek Fest Fest Location: Porter County Expo Center, 215 E. Division Road, Val-paraiso, IN Phone: 219.322.6165Hours: Friday 5:00-11:00 pm; Saturday 11:00 am-11:00 pm; Sunday 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Aug. 25-27Holy Anargyroi/The Original Rochester Greek FestLocation: 703 W Center St, Rochester, MN Phone: 507.282.1529Hours: Friday 5:00-10:00 pm; Saturday 11:00 am-11:00 pm; Sunday Noon-8:00 pmAdmission: FREE
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SEPTEMBER
Sept. 1-4St. Nicholas 99th annual St. Louis Greek Fest Location: 4967 Forest Park Ave, Saint Louis, MO Phone: 314.361.6924Hours: Friday Kick-Off Event 1:00 a.m. at Athens On The Street, new on Forest Park Ave. Saturday & Sunday 11:00 am-9:00 pm; Monday 11:00 am-8:00 pmInfo: Greek food, church tours & books, Greek dancing, and gift shopEntertainment: Live music
Sept. 8-9St. George Rock Island Greek Fest Location: 2930 31st Ave, Rock Island, IL Phone: 309.786.8163 Hours: Friday 3:00-11:00 pm/Drive thru 12:00- 8:00 pm; Saturday 11:00 am-11:00 pm/Drive thru 12:00-8:00 pm. Admission: $2; kids 12 and under FREE
Sept. 8-10SS Athanasios & John the Baptist Greek Fest/Block PartyLocation: 4200 N. Keeler Ave, Chicago, ILPhone: 773.283.1997
Sept. 8-10SS Constantine & Helen Rockford Greek Fest Location: 108 N 5th St, Rockford, IL Phone: 815.963.8625Hours: Friday 5:00-10:00 pm; Saturday Noon-11:00 pm; Sunday Noon-9:00 pmAdmission: FREEInfo: Greek food, church tours, dancing
Sept. 8-10St. Mary’s/Minneapolis Greek Fest Location: 2500 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN Phone: 612.825.9595 Admission: FREE. Food/beverage tickets $1 each.Info: Greek food, Greek boutique, wine flights, cultural eventsEntertainment: Greek dance troupes
Sept. 10Annunciation Kankakee Greek Fest Location: 296 N Washington Ave, Kankakee, IL Phone: 815.933.5482
Sept.15-16St. Anthony Greek FestLocation: 1600 S Glenwood Ave, Springfield, IL Phone: 217.522.7010
Sept. 30Three Hierarchs Greek FestLocation: 2010 Three Hierarchs Ct, Champaign, IL Phone: 217.352.3452
Opa!
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