Greek chicken platters, souvlaki, spanakopita, and gyros will be served this weekend during Spartanburg’s three-day Greek Festival.
The Spartanburg Greek Festival will take place from Friday, September 20, to Sunday, September 22.
The event will feature Greek food, live music, dancing, and more. Admission is $2, and children under 12 get in free.
Event times on Friday and Saturday are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and on Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
There will be no drive-thru this year—contact Hub City Delivery to have food delivered directly to you.
What’s on menu?
Chicken Platter: Greek chicken (white or dark meat), greek potatoes, green beans, spanakopita, tiropita, bread for $16
Souvlaki Platter: Lean marinated pork tenders (1 skewer), rice, green beans, spanakopita, tiropita, bread for $16
Pastichio Platter: Pastichio, dolmathes (2), green beans, spanakopita, tiropita, bread for $17
Greek Salad: Grilled chicken, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, kalamata olives, feta cheese, pepperoncini, Greek dressing on the side for $13
Side Greek Salad: Lettuce, tomato, cucumber, kalamata olives, feta cheese, pepperoncini, Greek dressing on the side for $5
Tiropita: Cheese stuffed filo triangles baked golden (6 pieces) for $8
Spanakopita: Spinach and cheese stuffed filo triangles baked golden (6 Pieces) for $8
Dolmathes: Seasoned ground beef & rice rolled in grape leaves (6 Pieces) for $10
Greek Potatoes: Baked golden with lemon and Greek spices for $5
Gyro: Thin slices of seasoned meat, tomatoes, onions, lettuce, tzatziki sauce rolled in pita for $10
Kota: Marinated chicken breast strips, tomatoes, onions, lettuce, tzatziki sauce rolled in pita for $10
Souvlaki: Greek Souvlaki, tomatoes, onions, lettuce, tzatziki sauce rolled in pita for $10
Tzatziki: Creamy Greek yogurt sauce with cucumbers and fresh garlic for $1
Hummus & Pita: Chickpeas, olive oil, garlic & lemon juice blended and served with pita bread for $6
Chicken Tenders: White meat fried tenders (3) for $7
Fries: Lightly seasoned fries for $5
Greek Fries: Feta and Greek seasoning for $7
List of pastries
Pastry Sampler: 8 assorted Greek pastries – always including the popular baklava!
Almond Crescents: Almond flavored butter cookie covered with almonds (4 Pieces)
Baklava: Filo layered with nuts covered with syrup (4 Pieces)
Baklava Cheesecake: Cheesecake with baklava topping (1 Piece)
Koulourakia: Butter twist cookies sprinkled with sesame seeds (6 Pieces)
Kourambiedes: (Wedding Cookie) shortbread cookie smothered in powdered sugar (4 Pieces)
Chocolate Kok: Two small cake-like cookies dipped in syrup, filled with pastry cream, and coated with a chocolate glaze
Portokalopita: Greek orange cake made with Greek yogurt, orange zest, and filo soaked in orange-flavored syrup
Galatoboureko: Custard baked between filo and topped with syrup
Athenian Mousse: Rich, soft chocolate mousse with a hint of rum and chocolate liqueur
Tsoureki: Braided sweet bread
Greek dance schedule
Friday: 6 p.m., 7 p.m., 8 p.m. — Dance
Saturday: 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 8 p.m. — DanceSaturday: 6 p.m. — Dance / Dance Lesson
Sunday: 2 p.m., 4 p.m. — DanceSunday: 3 p.m. — Dance / Dance Lesson
Church tour schedule
Friday: 1 p.m., 5 p.m., 7 p.m.
Saturday: 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m.
Sunday: 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m.
Where to park
St. Nicholas has few parking spaces on site but offers free shuttle service on Friday from 4 to 9 p.m., Saturday from noon to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 1 to 6 p.m.
Shuttle service is offered from Gibbs Stadium at Wofford College. The parking lot across from the stadium is a mile from St. Nicholas and will have security onsite.
Free parking, free shuttle, and free admission when using the shuttle.
This article originally appeared on Herald-Journal: Spartanburg’s Greek Fest happening this weekend; menu, where to park
