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38 Greek Orthodox Churches share their traditional values and culture
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If you are looking for a certain church, go to HELP
| MONTH | NorCal Cities |
SoCal Cities |
MONTH |
| Feb | FDF Ontario , Palm Desert | Feb | |
| Apr | Easter PICNICS Calistoga , Macedonian Park |
Easter PICNICS | Apr |
| May | Marin , Novato , Oakland , San Jose , Santa Cruz, |
Anaheim , Northridge , San Bernardino , San Luis Obispo |
May |
| Jun | Pittsburg | Camarillo , Downey , Garden Grove , San Diego , Ventura County |
Jun |
| Jul | PICNICS | Redondo Beach , Santa Barbara , Temecula |
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| Aug | Fresno , Sacramento , PICNICS | PICNICS | Aug |
| Sep | Bakersfield , Belmont , Concord , Elk Grove , Modesto , Monterey , Roseville , Salinas , San Francisco , Santa Cruz , Santa Rosa , Stockton |
Antelope Valley , Cardiff , Covina , Irvine , Lancaster , Las Vegas , Long Beach , Los Angeles 90006 , Pasadena |
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| Oct | Calistoga , Castro Valley , Hayward , Macedonian Park , Vallejo | Los Angeles 90057, Upland |
Oct |
| Nov | El Cajon | Nov |
Northern California
Greek Orthodox Church sponsors are listed alphabetically
See CALENDAR for month index
| Annunciation Cathedral | |
| 245 Valencia Street Between Duboce & 14th St. | |
| SAN FRANCISCO 94103 | |
| (415) 864-8000 | |
| About Annunciation Cathedral Festival info | $ |
| "A Taste of Greece" Food Festival | |||
| 9/26/2008 | Fri | 11 AM - 10 PM | Mythos Band |
| 9/27/2008 | Sat | 11 AM - 10 PM | Fotia Band |
| 9/28/2008 | Sun | 12 N - 9 PM | The Spartans |
| Where | Food Festival on the church grounds | $5 adm. |
| Music | Friday, Mythos Band; Saturday, Fotia; and Sunday, Spartans | |
| Dancing | outdoors on uncovered blacktop. | |
| Feature | Entertainment & Cultural Exhibits; wine tasting | |
| Parking | Valet, or park on street. | |
| Notes | Complimentary admission ticket in Hellenic Journal See website for coupon | |
| Annunciation Church | |
| 313 Tokay Ave off McHenry | |
| MODESTO 95350 | |
| (209) 522-7694 | |
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About Annunciation GOC see Links |
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| 4/19/2009 | Sunday | Easter Picnic on church grounds | |
| Central Valley Greek Food Festival | |||
| 9/20/2008 | Sat | 12 N - 9 PM | |
| 9/21/2008 | Sun | 11 AM - 7 PM | |
| Where | Festival on the church grounds | $15 adm. |
| Music | The Aegeans | |
| Dancing | Outdoors on covered concrete. | |
| Feature | Performances on stage Music for listening | |
| Parking | Park on street or in lot | |
| Notes | ||
| Annunciation Church | |
| 600 Alhambra Blvd. | |
| SACRAMENTO 95816 | |
| (916) 443-2033 | |
| $2 off coupon | |
| 4/19/2009 | Sunday | Easter Picnic | |
| Central Valley Greek Festival | |||
| 9/4/2009 | Fri | 11 AM - 11 PM | "Greek Dancing with the Stars" |
| 9/5/2009 | Sat | 12 N - 10 PM | Labor Day Weekend |
| 9/6/2009 | Sun | 12 N - 10 PM |
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| Where | Festival at Convention Center, 1303 J Street at 13th St, SACRAMENTO |
$5 adm. |
| Music |
Friday: Fotia Band | |
| Dancing | ||
| Feature |
"Hellenica" cultural display, Agora | |
| Parking | ||
| Notes | See coupon on web site Free Admission Friday 11 am - 3 pm | |
| Ascension Cathedral | |
| 4700 Lincoln Ave. | |
| OAKLAND 94602 | |
| (510) 531-3400 | |
| About Ascension GOC Festival info | Discount coupon |
| 4/19/2009 | Sunday | Easter Picnic | |
| "Greece by the Bay" Food Festival "The real Greek experience" | |||
| 5/15/2009 | Fri | 12 PM - 11 PM | Fotia, Kymata and Hellenics Bands |
| 5/16/2009 | Sat | 11 AM - 11 PM | Fotia, Mediterranean Soul, and Hellenics Bands |
| 5/17/2009 | Sun | 12 PM - 9 PM | Mythos, Helios, Mediterranean Soul, Hellenics Bands |
| Where | Festival on the church grounds high above Oakland |
$6 adm. |
| Music | Three bands daily from 6 pm till closing: Fotia Kymata Mediterranean Soul Plus Ziyia: Saturday 11-5, and Sunday 12-6 | |
| Dancing | Dancing outdoors on concrete in 2 areas: Taverna - cozy covered area Plaka - large, open uncovered concrete area | |
| Features | Exhibition dances and entertainment in large area at entrance. Lovely view of the entire Bay and the Golden Gate, from the deck [Platia]. Agora, Restaurant | |
| Parking | FREE parking, FREE shuttle [see festival info]. New 220 car parking pavillion: $10. | |
| Notes | Friday 12-4 FREE adm. Coupon on web site Take BART & AC #53 bus | |
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Glendi | |
| International Food Fair | |
| 90 Mountain View Ave. at Santa Rosa Ave. | |
| SANTA ROSA 95407 | |
| (707) 584-9491 | |
| About the Sponsor St. Seraphim GOC Glendi info Subscribe to glendifoodfest | |
| 20th Annual Glendi Ethnic Food Fair & Greek Dance Party | |||
| 9/19/2009 | Sat | 11 AM - 9 PM 4 PM - 9 PM |
Edessa Band |
| 9/20/2009 | Sun | 12 N - 6 PM | Mediterranean Soul |
| Where | Dancing outdoors on church grounds. | $10 adm. |
| Music | Saturday - Edessa Sunday -Mediterranean Soul | |
| Dancing | Free dance lessons | |
| Feature |
Children's Craft & Play Area | |
| Parking | ||
| Notes | Glendi is the Greek word for "party" | |
| Holy Cross Church | |
| 900 Alameda de las Pulgas at Ralston | |
| BELMONT 94002 | |
| (650) 591-4447 | |
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About Holy Cross GOC |
$1 off coupon |
| 4/27/2008 | Sunday | 1 pm | Easter Picnic |
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BYO food. $7.50 adm. | |||
| Greek Festival on the San Francisco Peninsula | |||
| 9/5/2009 | Sat | 12 N - 10 PM | FOOD FESTIVAL |
| 9/6/2009 | Sun | 12 N - 10 PM | |
| 9/7/2009 | Mon | 12 N - 8 PM | Labor Day |
| Where | Festival on the church grounds | $5 adm. |
| Music | Continuous music with Fotia Band | |
| Dancing | Outdoors on uncovered blacktop | |
| Feature |
Enterainment, Singing, Agora, Restaurant | |
| Parking | Free parking at Notre Dame College; Free shuttle. Also, some parking on the street | |
| Notes | Do not park at Safeway | |
Holy Trinity Church | |
| 999 Brotherhood Way near Lake Merced | |
| SAN FRANCISCO 94132 | |
| About Holy Trinity | |
| Greek Festival | |||
| 9/22/2007 | Fri | 11 AM - 7 PM | |
| 9/22/2007 | Sat | 11 AM - 7 PM | |
| 9/23/2007 | Sun | 11 AM - 7 PM | |
| Notes | NO festival planned for 2009 | |
| Menu | Northern California Greek Festivals | NorCal |
| Macedonian Park |
| 645 Lommel Rd off Silverado Trail and Larkmead Lane |
| CALISTOGA |
| (415) 731-7687 |
| 4/19/2009 | Sunday Easter Picnic and OXI DAY |
| 10/26/2008 | St. Demetrius Festival |
| Table reservations | (510) 329-1500 $5 Adm, Parking $10 |
| Dancing |
outdoors on covered concrete Helios Band |
| NOTE | * See upcoming events in August and October * See video of Easter 2008 celebration * See weather forecast [online]. * Website points to interesting article on the Greek alphabet. |
| Nativity of Christ Church | |
| 1110 Highland Dr. | |
| IGNACIO 94949 | |
| (415) 883-1998 | |
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About Nativity Of Christ GOC Festival Info & coupon |
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| Marin County Greek Festival | |||
| 5/22/2009 | Fri | --- | Memorial Day Weekend |
| 5/23/2009 | Sat | 11 AM - 10 PM | |
| 5/24/2009 | Sun | 12 N - 10 PM | |
| Where | Festival on beautiful church patio | $5 adm. |
| Music | Helios Band | |
| Dancing | Outdoors on concrete in uncovered area | |
| Feature |
Award winning Minoan Dancers | |
| Parking | Free parking at Indian Valley College; Free shuttle | |
| Notes | See program on-line | |
| Prophet Elias Church | |
| 223 Church St. at Center | |
| SANTA CRUZ 95060 | |
| (831) 429-6500 | |
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Apr. 19, 2009 Sunday Easter Picnic Mini Food Faire FREE adm. |
Apr. 25-26 Food Faire | |
| May 15, 2009 May 16, 2009 May 17, 2009 |
Friday Saturday Sunday |
5pm to 10pm 11am to 10pm Noon to 8pm |
| Monterrey Bay Greek Festival | |||
| 9/11/2009 | Fri | 5 PM - 10 PM | August 8-9 Cabrillo Festival Call for Info. |
| 9/12/2009 | Sat | 12 N - 10 PM | |
| 9/13/2009 | Sun | 12 N - 8 PM | |
| Where | Food Festival in the parking lot across from the church |
FREE adm. |
| Music | The Spartans Band | |
| Dancing | Outdoors on uncovered blacktop | |
| Feature | Entertainment & Agora | |
| Parking | Metered parking on the street | |
| Notes | Located near Police Dept. & Auditorium, across from city library | |
| Menu | Northern California Greek Festivals | NorCal |
Resurrection Church | |
| 20104 Center St. at Castro Valley Blvd. | |
| CASTRO VALLEY 94546 | |
| (510) 581-8950 | |
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About Castro Valley GOC Festival info TBD |
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| SF East Bay Food Festival | |||
| 10/2/2009 | Fri | 5 PM - 9 PM | "Experience the Flavors of Greece" |
| 10/3/2009 | Sat | 11 AM - 9 PM | |
| 10/4/2009 | Sun | 12 N - 7 PM | |
| Where | Festival on the church grounds | FREE adm. |
| Music | Mythos Band | |
| Dancing | Outdoors on covered blacktop | |
| Feature | Agora & Cultural Exhibits | |
| Parking | Park on street. | |
| Notes | Festival is NOT in Hayward Save money with pre-sale dinner tickets AC Transit goes to Center Ave. | |
| St. Anna Church | |
| 1001 Stone Canyon at E. Roseville Pkwy | |
| ROSEVILLE 95661 | |
| (916) 772-9372 | |
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About St. Anna GOC see parish info |
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| Central Valley Greek Festival | |||
| 9/5/2008 | Fri | --- | |
| 9/6/2008 | Sat | 11 AM - 7 PM | |
| 9/7/2008 | Sun | 11 AM - 7 PM | |
| Where | Festival on the church grounds | $5 adm. |
| Music | Fotia Band | |
| Dancing | ||
| Feature | ||
| Parking | ||
| Notes | ||
| SS. Constantine & Helen Church | |
| 1224 Alabama Street near Tennessee & Amador | |
| VALLEJO 94590 | |
| (707) 642-6916 | |
| About St. Constantine GOC Festival info Directions
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| Napa-Solano Greek Festival | |||
| 9/19/2009 | Sat | 11 AM - 8 PM | |
| 9/20/2009 | Sun | 12 N - 6:30 PM | |
| Where | Festival at the church's Greek Community Center, 1244 Alabama Street |
FREE adm. |
| Music | (Sat) Mediterranean Soul Band | |
| Dancing | Outdoors on uncovered blacktop | |
| Feature | Fabulous Greek foods, Children's Fun Zone | |
| Parking | Free parking, shuttle | |
| Notes | Last NorCal festival of 2007 | |
| St. Basil Church | |
| 920 W. March Lane at Pacific Ave. | |
| STOCKTON 92507 | |
| (209) 478-7564 | |
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About St. Basil GOC |
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| San Joaquin Valley Greek Festival | |||
| 9/5/2008 | Fri | 12 N - 11 PM | |
| 9/6/2008 | Sat | 12 N - 11 PM | |
| 9/7/2008 | Sun | 12 N - 8 PM | |
| Where | Festival on the church grounds | $2 adm. |
| Music | Fotia Band | |
| Dancing | outdoors on concrete in covered & uncovered areas. | |
| Feature | Entertainment & Cultural Exhibits. | |
| Parking | Parking lot in rear | |
| Notes | ||
| St. Demetrios Church | |
| 1955 Kirker Pass Rd. across from the Pavilion | |
| CONCORD 94521 | |
| (925) 676-6967 | |
| About St. Demetrios GOC www.stdemetrios.ca.goarch.org/Festival.asp 2008 http://www.when.com/concord-ca/venues/show/17246-st-demetrios-greek-orthodox-church |
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| Contra Costa County Greek Festival | |||
| 9/12/2008 | Fri | 5 PM - 11 PM | |
| 9/13/2008 | Sat | 12 N - 11 PM | |
| 9/14/2008 | Sun | 12 N - 8 PM | |
| Where | Festival is in CONCORD at De La Salle School on Treat Blvd. between Bancroft & Oak Grove |
$5 adm. |
| Music | Fotia Band | |
| Dancing | outdoors on uncovered concrete | |
| Feature | Entertainment & Cultural Exhibits | |
| Parking | Ample Free Parking | |
| Notes | ||
| St. Dionysios Church | |
| 1105 Harbor St. | |
| PITTSBURG 94565 | |
| (925) 432-3336 | |
| About St. Dionysios GOC | |
| SF East Bay Greek Festival | |||
| 6/4/2005 | Sat | 11 AM - 7 PM | |
| 6/5/2005 | Sun | 11 AM - 7 PM | |
| Where | Festival in Social Hall at Church of the Good Shepherd |
$ adm. |
| Music | TBD | |
| Dancing | Dancing indoors on linoleum floor | |
| Feature | ||
| Parking | ||
| Notes | ||
| St. George Church | |
| 401 Truxtun Ave. at "U" street, next to the Amtrak station | |
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BAKERSFIELD 93301 | |
| (661) 323-0906 (661) 325-8694 | |
| About St George GOC | |
| Easter Picnic | |||
| 4/19/2009 | Sunday | in Hellenic Park | |
| Central Valley Greek Food Festival | |||
| 9/11/2009 | Fri | 3 PM - 11 PM | Food Festival |
| 9/12/2009 | Sat | 1 PM - 11 PM | |
| 9/13/2009 | Sun | --- | |
| Where | Festival on the church grounds - Hellenic Park behind the church. |
$3 adm. |
| Music | Synthesi Band/TBD | |
| Dancing | Outdoors on uncovered blacktop | |
| Feature | Kids' Fun Center; Agorah | |
| Parking | Park on street | |
| Notes | ||
| St. George Church | |
| 2219 N. Orchard Ave. at First & Clinton | |
| FRESNO 93703 | |
| (559) 233-0397 | |
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About St George GOC |
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| San Joaquin Valley Greek Festival | |||
| 8/22/2008 | Fri | 5 PM - 11 PM | Friday Night at the Plaka |
| 8/23/2008 | Sat | 5 PM - 12 M | Mediterranean Night |
| 8/24/2008 | Sun | 11 AM - 5 PM | |
| Where | On the lovely church grounds | $5 adm. |
| Music | Hellenic Sounds Band | |
| Dancing | Outdoors in tent, on blacktop | |
| Feature | see fresnogreekfest.com/aboutgreekfest.htm | |
| Parking | Parking on street & marked parking lots see www.fresnogreekfest.com/map.htm | |
| Notes | see www.fresnogreekfest.com/funfacts.htm | |
| St. John the Baptist Church | |
| 326 Park Street | |
| SALINAS 93901 | |
| (831) 424-4434 | |
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About the sponsor St John Baptist GOC |
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| Monterey Bay Greek Festival | |||
| 8/30/2008 | Sat | 11 AM- 7 PM | |
| 8/31/2008 | Sun | 11 AM - 7 PM | 7:00 - 9:30 PM Taverna Night |
| 9/1/2008 | Mon | 11 AM - 4 PM | Labor Day 7:00 - 9:30 PM Taverna Night |
| Where | Festival held in MONTEREY at Custom House Plaza by Fisherman's Wharf |
NO adm. fee |
| Music | The Spartans Band | |
| Dancing | Outdoors on uncovered concrete patio | |
| Feature | See program on the web site | |
| Parking | Park in public lot at daily rate | |
| Notes | See menu on web site | |
| St. Katherine Church | |
| 9165 Peets Drive | |
| ELK GROVE 95758 | |
| (916) 683-3443 | |
| Weekend in Greece Food Festival | |||
| 9/27/2008 | Sat | 11 AM - 10 PM | Sacramento Area Festival |
| 9/28/2008 | Sun | 11 AM - 7 PM | |
| Where | Festival on the church grounds | FREE adm. |
| Music | Neo Kyma Band | |
| Dancing | Greek dancing will be in our new landscaped area on a specially constructed dance circle | |
| Feature | Entertainment & Cultural Exhibits Agora | |
| Parking | Free parking on the property and also on streets within easy walking distance | |
| Take the Laguna Blvd exit from I-5 (just south of Sacramento), turn right at the 2nd stoplight, and then left. You will see the dome of the church one block east of the town hall. | ||
| Notes | All the traditional Greek food | |
| St. Nicholas Church | |
| 1260 Davis St. | |
| SAN JOSE 95126 | |
| (408) 246-2770 | |
| About Saint Nicholas GOC festival info Free Tix: www.saintnicholas.org/festival/festival_2008_ticket.pdf http://www.saintnicholas.org/new/festival.html |
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| 4/19/2009 | Sunday | Easter Picnic | |
| San Jose Greek Festival | |||
| 5/29/2009 | Fri | 5 PM - 10 PM | |
| 5/30/2009 | Sat | 11 AM - 10 PM | |
| 5/31/2009 | Sun | 11 AM - 9 PM | |
| Where | Festival on the church grounds | $5 adm. |
| Music | Mythos Band | |
| Dancing | Outdoors on covered blacktop [shaded]. | |
| Feature | Entertainment, Cultural Exhibits, Agora, Restaurant | |
| Parking | Free parking in 3 designated lots; FREE shuttle VTA bus #22 stops at El Camino & Davis. | |
| Notes | Free admission coupons in local paper & web site. | |
Southern California
Greek Orthodox Church sponsors are listed alphabetically
See CALENDAR for month index
| Assumption of the Virgin Mary | |
| 5761 E. Colorado St. | |
| LONG BEACH 90814 | |
| (562) 494-8929 | |
| About Assumption GOC www.assumptionlb.org http://www.lbgreekfest.org/ video |
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| 4/27/2008 | Sunday | 11:30am | Greek Easter after Agape Service |
| Grecian Festival-by-the-sea | |||
| 9/5/2009 | Sat | 12 N - 9 PM | |
| 9/6/2009 | Sun | 12 N - 9 PM | |
| 9/7/2009 | Mon | 12 N - 9 PM | Labor Day |
| Where | Festival on the church grounds | $2 adm. |
| Music | Live music, band TBD | |
| Dancing | Outdoors on covered blacktop. | |
| Feature | Entertainment & Cultural Exhibits. | |
| Parking | Park on street. Free parking at Long Beach State Univ. on 7th St. Free shuttle | |
| Notes |
Myriobiblos - Library of the Church of Greece | |
| Prophet Elias Church | |
| 1035 Inland Center Dr. | |
| SAN BERNARDINO 92402 | |
| (909) 885-6213 | |
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About Prophet Elias GOC Festival Info |
$ |
| Greek Food Festival of the Inland Empire | |||
| 5/3/2008 | Sat | 12 N - 11 PM | CANCELLED |
| 5/4/2008 | Sun | 12 N - 10 PM | FOR 2009 |
| Where | Festival on the church grounds | $2 adm. |
| Music | Synthesi Band | |
| Dancing | Outdoors on uncovered blacktop. | |
| Feature | ||
| Parking | ||
| Notes | Coupons in Hellenic Journal Coupons on web site | |
| SS. Constantine and Helen Church | |
| 3459 Manchester Ave. #32 | |
| CARDIFF-BY-THE-SEA 92007 | |
| (760) 942-0920 | |
| About SS. Constantine and Helen GOC Festival Info www.stsconstantinehelen.com |
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| Coastal Greek Festival Kali Diaskedes! - (Have a great time!) | |||
| 9/12/2009 | Sat | 11 AM - 10 PM | |
| 9/13/2009 | Sun | 11 AM - 10 PM | |
| Where | Food Festival on the church grounds | $5 adm. |
| Music | The Olympians in the Taverna | |
| Dancing | Outdoors on uncovered blacktop | |
| Feature | Dance instructions | |
| Parking | see MAP | |
| Notes | see LINKS | |
| SS. Constantine and Helen Church | |
| 43404 30th Street West | |
| LANCASTER 93539 | |
| (661) 945-1212 | |
| About Constantine & Helen GOC --> ERROR -- Call Church GOC REFERENCE Lancaster Directory |
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| Antelope Valley Greek Festival | |||
| 9/22/2007 | Sat | 11 AM - 9 PM | |
| Sun | --- | ||
| Where | Festival at Antelope Valley Fairgrounds, Avenue H & Hwy 14, Lancaser |
$ adm. |
| Music | TBD | |
| Dancing | ||
| Feature | ||
| Parking | ||
| Notes | New Location - Call for info | |
| St. Andrew the Apostle Greek Church | |
| 232 Foothill Blvd. | |
| San Luis Obispo 93405 | |
| (805) 546-8337 | |
| About St. Andrew GOC Festival info | |
| Greek Heritage Festival | |||
| Fri | --- | ||
| 5/30/2009 | Sat | 12 N - 8 PM | Food Festival |
| 5/31/2009 | Sun | 12 N - 6 PM | |
| Where | Festival in Mission Plaza | $ adm. |
| Music | Band TBD | |
| Dancing | Outdoors | |
| Feature | Performances | |
| Parking | ||
| Notes | NEW FESTIVAL IN 2008 | |
| St. Anthony Church | |
| 778 S. Rosemead Blvd. | |
| PASADENA 91107 91507 | |
| (626) 449-6943 | |
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About St. Anthony GOC www.hellenicfestival.org |
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4/27/2008 Sunday Easter Picnic $3 adm. L.A. County Greek Festival | |||
| 9/18/2008 | Fri | 6 PM - 10 PM | |
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9/19/2008 |
Sat |
12 N - 10 PM |
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9/20/2008 |
Sun |
12 N - 10 PM |
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| Where | Festival on the church grounds | $3 adm. |
| Music | TBD | |
| Dancing | Outdoors on covered blacktop. | |
| Feature | Entertainment & Cultural Exhibits. | |
| Parking | Parking lot. | |
| Notes | ||
| Sta. Barbara Greek Church | |
| 1205 San Antonio Creek Rd. | |
| SANTA BARBARA 93111 | |
| (805) 683-4492 | |
| About Sta. Barbara GOC Festival Info & Map www.saintbarbara.net |
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| Coastal Greek Festival | |||
| 8/1/2009 | Sat | 11 AM - 7 PM | |
| 8/2/2009 | Sun | 11 AM - 7 PM | |
| Where | Festival in Oak Park near 101 Fwy at Oak Park Ln & W Padre |
FREE adm. |
| Music | Hellenic Sounds Band | |
| Dancing | Outdoors on wooden floor in uncovered area | |
| Feature | "Experience the sights, sounds, flavors and aromas of Greece" | |
| Parking | Parking is a challenge, so arrive early if you want to park close | |
| Notes |
see Greek Vocabulary | |
| St. Demetrios Church | |
| 400 Skyway Drive | |
| CAMARILLO 93010 | |
| (805) 482-1273 | |
| About St. Demetrios GOC Ventura County Greek Festival |
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| Ventura County Greek Festival | |||
| 6/12/2009 | Fri | 5 PM - 9 PM | |
| 6/13/2009 | Sat | 11 AM - 9 PM | |
| 6/14/2009 | Sun | 11 AM - 7 PM | |
| Where | Festival on church grounds, next to Pt. Mugu Airport |
$2 adm. |
| Music | Hellenic Sounds Band | |
| Dancing | Outdoors on portable wooden floor in covered area | |
| Feature | Entertainment & Cultural Exhibits. | |
| Parking | Park on street | |
| Notes | Coupon on website | |
| St. George Church | |
| 10830 Downey Ave. | |
| DOWNEY 90241 | |
| (562) 862-6461 | |
| About Saint George GOC Festival |
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| L.A. County Greek Festival | |||
| 6/6/2009 | Sat | 12 N - 10 PM | |
| 6/7/2009 | Sun | 12 N - 10 PM | |
| Where | Festival on the church grounds | $ adm. |
| Music | Synthesi Band | |
| Dancing | Outdoors on uncovered blacktop | |
| Feature | ||
| Parking | ||
| Notes | ||
| St. George Church | |
| 74-109 Larrea | |
| PALM DESERT 92260 | |
| (760) 568-9901 | |
| About Festival info | $ |
| Greek Festival in the Desert All the magic of Greece, Close to home! | |||
| 2/28/2009 | Sat | 11 AM - 9 PM | www.palmdesertgreekfest.org |
| 3/1/2009 | Sun | 11 AM - 9 PM | |
| Where | Festival on the church grounds | $2 adm. |
| Music | Levenia Bouzuki Band | |
| Dancing | Outdoors on uncovered blacktop. | |
| Feature | Entertainment & Cultural Exhibits. | |
| Parking | Park on street. | |
| Notes PR | "Your admission ticket becomes your passport as you enjoy all the Beauty of Santorini and the Fun of Mykonos." | |
| St. Gregory of Nyssa Church | |
| 1454 Jamacha Road | |
| 695 Ballantyne Street | |
| EL CAJON 92019 | |
| (619) 593-0707 | |
| About St. Gregory GOC Festival "This page under construction" <2009> ... Click on LINKS Festival Info: |
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| East San Diego County Greek Festival | |||
| 9/13/2007 | Sat | 11 AM - 9 PM | CALL |
| 9/14/2007 | Sun | 12 PM - 8 PM | |
| Where | Festival at Masonic Lodge 311 Highland Ave, El Cajon 92020 |
$ adm. |
| Music | TBD | |
| Dancing | Outdoors on covered blacktop | |
| Feature | Entertainment & Cultural Exhibits | |
| Parking | Park on street | |
| Notes | ||
| Folk Dance & Choral Festival | |
|
Annual Greek Orthodox Folk Dance & Choral Festival | |
| Double Tree Hotel and the Ontario Convention Center ONTARIO | |
| (888) FDF-YOUTH | |
| Details www.yourFDF.org | |
| FDF - Greek Youth Folk Dance Festival | |||
| 2/12/2009 | Thu | --- | |
| 2/13/2009 | Fri | 11 AM - 7 PM | Competition |
| 2/14/2009 | Sat | 11 AM - 7 PM | |
| 2/15/2009 | Sun | 11 AM - 7 PM | Glendi. |
| Where | FDF is at the Convention Center All dance competition and evening activities will take place at the Ontario Convention & Visitors Bureau |
$ adm. |
| Music | TBD | |
| Dancing | ||
| Feature | At this year's Sunday Night Awards Banquet and Dinner, Thanos Petrelis performing LIVE! | |
| Parking | ||
| Notes | GOC youth dance groups compete for honors | |
| St. John the Baptist Church | |
| 405 N. Dale Street @ Lincoln -- Crescent | |
| ANAHEIM 92801 | |
| (714) 827-0181 827-0182 | |
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About St. John GOC Festival Info |
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| 4/19/2009 | Sunday | Greek Easter | |
| Orange County Greek Festival -- "Come Home to Greece" | |||
| 5/15/2009 | Fri | 3 PM - 10 PM | |
| 5/16/2009 | Sat | 12 N - 10 PM | www.go-stjohns.org |
| 5/17/2009 | Sun | 12 N - 10 PM | |
| Where | Festival on the church grounds | $3 adm. |
| Music | TBD | |
| Dancing | Outdoors on uncovered blacktop | |
| Feature | Entertainment & Cultural Exhibits | |
| Parking | Free Parking behind WalMart in the Buena Park Mall Free Shuttle Service from the mall | |
| Notes | Tables with umbrella available | |
| St. Katherine Church | |
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722 Knob Hill Ave. | |
| REDONDO BEACH 90277 | |
| (310) 540-2434 | |
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| South Bay Greek Festival | |||
| 7/10/2009 | Fri | 5 PM - 10 PM | |
| 7/11/2009 | Sat | 12 N - 10 PM | |
| 7/12/2009 | Sun | 12 N - 9 PM | |
| Where | Festival on the church grounds | $2 adm. |
| Music | live band | |
| Dancing | Outdoors on covered blacktop | |
| Feature | Entertainment & Cultural Exhibits | |
| Parking | FREE parking and Shuttle 3pm - 10pm | |
| Notes | Coupon on web site for free admission | |
| St. Luke's Church | |
| 13261 Dunklee Ave. | |
| GARDEN GROVE 92840 | |
| (714) 971-2244 | |
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NO Festival in 2009 |
| Where | $ adm. | |
| Music | ||
| Dancing | ||
| Feature | ||
| Parking | ||
| Notes | ||
| St. Nectarios Church | |
| 20340 E. Covina Blvd. off CA-57 | |
| COVINA 91724 | |
| (626) 967-5524 | |
| About St Nectarios GOC 404 | |
| San Gabriel Valley Greek Festival | |||
| 9/25/2009 | Fri | 5 PM - 10 PM | www.saintnectariosbrotherhoodmission.org |
| 9/26/2009 | Sat | 12 PM - 10 PM | |
| 9/27/2009 | Sun | 12 PM - 10 PM | |
| Where | Festival on the church grounds | $2 adm. |
| Music | TBD | |
| Dancing | Outdoors on covered blacktop | |
| Feature | ||
| Parking | ||
| Notes | http://goarch.org/ The official website of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America | |
| St. Nicholas Cathedral AAOC | |
| 2308 W. Third St. | |
| LOS ANGELES 90057 | |
| (213) 382-6269 X-305 | |
| About St. Nicholas AOCC | |
| L.A. Mediterranean Festival | |||
| 10/4/2008 | Sat | 12 PM - 10 PM | |
| 10/5/2008 | Sun | 12 PM - 7 PM | |
| Where | Festival in |
$3 adm. |
| Music | Live music and singing | |
| Dancing | ||
| Feature | Games for Kids | |
| Parking | ||
| Notes | NEW FESTIVAL IN 2008 Experience the culture --- Create memories for a lifetime Delicious authentic Mediterranean cuisine | |
| St. Nicholas Church | |
| 9501 Balboa Blvd. @ Plummer | |
| NORTHRIDGE 91325 | |
| (818) 886-4040 | |
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| Valley Greek Food Festival | |||
| 5/23/2009 | Sat | 1 PM - 9 PM | A Taste of Greece |
| 5/24/2009 | Sun | 1 PM - 9 PM | www.valleygreekfestival.com |
| 5/25/2009 | Mon | 1 PM - 9 PM | Memorial Day |
| Where | Festival on the church grounds | FREE adm. |
| Music | Hellenic Sounds Band | |
| Dancing | Outdoors on uncovered cement | |
| Feature | Entertainment & Cultural Exhibits. | |
| Parking | Park on street | |
| Notes | Email: info@valleygreekfestival.com | |
| St. Paul's Church | |
| 4949 Alton Pkwy. | |
| IRVINE 92604 | |
| (949) 733-2366 733-3102 | |
| About St. Paul GOC www.stpaulsirvine.org | |
| Orange County Greek Festival | |||
| 9/25/2009 | Fri | 5 PM - 10 PM | "A Taste of Greece" |
| 9/26/2009 | Sat | 12 N - 10 PM | |
| 9/27/2009 | Sun | 12 N - 9 PM | |
| Where | Festival on the church grounds Off I-405 between Culver & Jeffrey |
$2 adm. |
| Music | Live band | |
| Dancing | Outdoors on covered blacktop. | |
| Feature | ||
| Parking | ||
| Notes |
Free Greek dance lessons | |
| St. Sophia Cathedral | |
| 1324 S. Normandie Ave. at Pico Byzantine Latino Quarter | |
| LOS ANGELES 90006 | |
| (323) 737-2424 | |
| $ | |
| 4/27/2008 | Sunday | Easter Picnic | $8 adm. |
| Located in Brookside Park, at the Rose Bowl, in Pasadena | |||
| 10th year Los Angeles Greek Festival | |||
| 9/11/2009 | Fri | 5 PM - 11 PM | Zorba Night Free adm. |
| 9/12/2009 | Sat | 1 PM - 11 PM | "A Nite with the Ancients" |
| 9/13/2009 | Sun | 12 N - 10 PM | |
| Where | Festival on church grounds in Grand Plaza |
$5 adm. |
| Music | Fotia | |
| Dancing | Outdoors on covered cement pad with tiles | |
| Feature | Tom Hanks & Rita Wilson Kid's Arcade | |
| Parking | ||
| Notes |
Free admission Friday. | |
| St. Spyridon Church | |
| 3655 Park Blvd | |
| SAN DIEGO 92103 | |
| (619) 297-4165 | |
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| San Diego Greek Festival | |||
| 6/12/2009 | Fri | 5 PM - 10 PM | |
| 6/13/2009 | Sat | 11 AM - 10 PM | www.sdgreekfestival.com |
| 6/14/2009 | Sun | 11 AM - 9 PM | |
| Where | Festival on the church grounds | $ adm. |
| Music | Olympians | |
| Dancing | Outdoors on covered blacktop. | |
| Feature | ||
| Parking | ||
| Notes | ||
St. Spyridon Church | |
| 1391 Chaffee Ave. | |
| UPLAND 91785 | |
| (909) 985-4411 | |
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About St Spyridon GOC CALL -- Pomona Valley festival |
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| Greek Festival | |||
| Fri | |||
| 10/3/2009 | Sat | 12 N - 10 PM | |
| 10/4/2009 | Sun | 12 N - 10 PM | |
| Where | Festival on the church grounds | $2 adm. |
| Music | TBD | |
| Dancing | Outdoors on uncovered blacktop. | |
| Feature | Entertainment & Cultural Exhibits. | |
| Parking | In designated area. | |
| Notes | coupon on website | |
| St. Nicholas Church | |
| 42030 Avenida Alvarado, Suite A | |
| TEMECULA 92590 | |
| (951) 296-6207 | |
| About St. Nicholas GOC Domain for Sale | |
| Greek Festival | |||
| 10/20/2007 | Sat | 11 AM - 9 PM | |
| 10/21/2007 | Sun | 11 AM - 8 PM | |
| Where | Festival in Community Center 30875 Rancho Vista St. |
$ adm. |
| Music | TBD | |
| Dancing | In new area | |
| Feature | ||
| Parking | ||
| Notes | See: Links & Maps | |
| St. John The Baptist Church | |
| 5300 S. El Camino Rd at Hacienda | |
| LAS VEGAS 89118 | |
| (702) 221-8245 (702) 248-3896 (702) 889-6376 | |
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| 4/19/2009 | Sunday | Easter Picnic on church grounds | |
| Las Vegas Greek Food Festival | |||
| 9/18/2008 | Thu | 5 PM - 10 PM | Food Festival |
| 9/19/2008 | Fri | 3 PM - 11 PM | |
| 9/20/2008 | Sat | 12 N - 11 PM | |
| 9/21/2008 | Sun | 12 N - 10 PM | |
| Where | Festival on the beautiful church grounds Off Hacienda @ Jones, near I-215 |
$5 adm. |
| Music | 2 live Greek bands | |
| Dancing | Outdoors on blacktop in covered area. | |
| Feature |
Greek Folk dancers on stage | |
| Parking | Park on street Free parking lot with shuttle [see map] | |
| Notes | 25 Fabulous prizes up to 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-300 Sport Sedan | |
| Greek Music and Dance EVENTS Contact your local Greek church See VENUES table for addresses | |||
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Southern California
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Thursday July 2nd
7 to 9p live Greek music for dancing.
[It just won't be Meze until Sept 3rd] www.vasilisgreekrestaurant.com A great music, dancing and Greek food venue this summer
again on August 6th.
Friday, July 3rd 8pm
The HOHLAX trio Greek music house concert 2548 8th Ave. Sacramento Curtis Park neighborhood donation $15.00 RSVP: Paul & Candy Anderson 916-455-6312 paulncandy@comcast. net www.myspace.com/hohlax Sunday JULY 5, 2009 An afternoon and evening of wonderful GREEK MUSIC for Dancing
JULY 9, 2009 music for dancing and listening at www.tannourinecuisine.com MARK your calendars for more Greek music in San Mateo: next: AUGUST 13
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San Mateo: Anthony and Paul
of the FOTIA GREEK BAND music for dancing and listening at Tannourine Restaurant 120 West 25 th Ave. San Mateowww.tannourinecuisine.com MARK your calendars for more Greek music in JULY 13 Monday 7 pm Iphigenia Free Film Annenberg Aud., Stanford http://www.stanford.edu/group/summertheater/festival.html Wed: Mezes Restaurant, SF
Thursday - Parea, SF
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Los Angeles Greek Film Festival June 25-28, 2009
Bellydance Connection Showcase Wednesday, Apr 29 6:00p to 9:00p Submit details about your Greek Music and Dance Events [see below]. Zorba will list the information so that everyone will know when & where to go. This is a free service.
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My Big Fat Greek Restauraunt... 2771 West Pico Blvd. |
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| Monterey Greek Dancers | Pacific Arts Center Pacific Arts Center 10469 Santa Monica Blvd Los Angeles 90025 (310) 481-9966 |
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Kypseli Greek Folk Dance Center Friday, 8:00 p.m. $5.00 Skandia Hall, 2031 E. Villa St. Pasadena 818-990-5542 E-mail: Kypseli ? kypseli.org/ http://kypseli.org/Calendar.html Come and join us to learn dances of the tavernas and villages of Greece every Friday night. Beginners and advanced, all ages are welcome. Classes begin at 8 p.m. Open dancing from 9 until 11:30 p.m. Contact: Dalia |
| Greek Dance Class SJ ? Monday, 6:30 - 8:30 pm LEARN TO DANCE LIKE A GREEK? Ongoing class at Kelly Park, San jose Sign up or drop-in and dance like a?Greek Info: www.HHIsj.org |
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| Monterey Greek Dancers The Monterey Peninsula Greek Dance organization was started originally in 1978 by the late Maxine Myer, who had performed with the Yassou Greek Dancers in Oakland before moving to the Peninsula. Mrs. Myer hosted?Maxine's Greek Adventure Hour on radio station KAZU, Monterey,? for several years, in addition to teaching Greek dance classes and overseeing dance group activities for 12 years. After Maxine's death in 1991, the camaraderie she had instilled and dance skills she had imparted have enabled the organization to continue to flourish even in her absence.?? ? Contact:?Darold Skerritt greekdancemonterey.org? e-mail: ? instructor@greekdancemonterey.org |
Asteria Greek Dance Club Thursday Pacific Arts Ctr |
| Minoan Dancers The Minoan Dancers is a company of Greek-American performing artists dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Greek culture and folk dancing in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. The Minoan Dancers were founded in 1986 by artistic directors Vasilis and Effie Fourakis. The company consists of three performing groups ranging in age from second grade to adult. All dancers are members of the Nativity of Christ Greek Orthodox Church of Marin County, California.? Vasilis Fourakis minoans.com e-mail:? vfourakis@aol.com |
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| Hellenic Dancers Monday, 6:30 - 8:30 pm Ongoing class at Kelly Park, San jose Sign up or drop-in Info: HHIsj.org LEARN TO DANCE LIKE A GREEK |
Muddy Waters Coffee House |
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? | Getty Ctr, North Pavilion.?Los Angeles Info? ? 310-440-7300 www.getty.edu |
| Parea Wine Bar & Cafe ? see Event VENUES "Parea" is a greek word that signifies a group of family members, friends and/or guests who gather together to eat good food, drink good wine, and simply share each other's company. Yi'mas! |
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| Papas' Taverna, Petaluma 707-769-8545 Live Greek music and dancing every Sunday afternoon |
? | The HeleNicks Traditional Greek Music |
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| Greek Dance Class Monday Nights? 7:30-9:30 pm $10 drop-in Presidio, San Francisco All levels of dancers Have fun learning to dance like a Greek. GreekFeet.com |
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