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| Traditional Greek dancers are a big part of the entertainment at the Greek Festival (2006) |
Greek Festival
Where: Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral
30 Malvern Avenue
(804) 355-3687
When: May 29-June 1, 2008
Why: The Greek Festival is back in action for 2008. Last year, the Greek Festival was limited to drive-thru service only due to construction at the cathedral. This year sees the return of the white tents, the crowds, the outdoor food booths, dancing and more.
The Greek Festival typically draws 300,000 visitors to the four-day festival. Visitors can sample a variety of Greek fare such as souvlaki, moussaka, yahni (green beans), spanakopita and tiropita. Plus Greek wine, jewelry, arts and crafts and more.
How much: No entrance fee
Website: www.greekfestival.com
Friday, May 30
| • | About 20,000 to 30,000 people are expected to visit the festival this year, eating Greek fare, touring the cathedral's sanctuary; shopping for jewelry, art and clothing in the agora; and watching dancers step and skip and step again through traditional folk dances.
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Wednesday, May 28
| • | You can't ask for better tour guides to the 32nd Greek Festival, which starts tomorrow, than buddies John Halages and George Vithoulkas. |
| • | We went to our first Greek Festival in 1981. That's where we learned that gyro was pronounced GYEE-row, not JEYE-row (as in gyroscope). |
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Watch cooks from the Greek Festival make souvlaki and yahni. |
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