Melbourne’s south-eastern suburb of Oakleigh, will get even more Greek character this weekend as the Oakleigh Glendi Festival ramps up.
The panegyric exaltation of Greek music, dance and flavours includes local Greek musicians, and dancers, food and entertainment for all the family.
Neos Kosmos staff members will be at Warrawee Park in Oakleigh on Saturday, November 2, and Sunday, November 3, where the park will come alive with a variety of Greek events.
On Saturday, Kostas Karafotis and the band Kinisi featuring Maria Marouli will enliven crowd to life with live performances on the main stage.
The schedule will also include traditional music and dance. Glendi will feature entertainment, children’s activities, and cooking demonstrations, providing a rich experience full of flavours, fun, and endless joy for all ages.
On Sunday, George Calombaris will take the cooking stage for a special demonstration that is expected to captivate the audience.
An outdoor market will offer visitors crafts, candles, clothing, and more, as well as Greek delicacies while a Greek bar will ply punters with beverages.
Honey Dee Loukoumades will host a competition with their signature sweet treats, inviting anyone who thinks they can devour all the chocolate-covered loukoumades to give it a try.
Festival-goers can enter to win two return tickets to Greece, as well as: a $1,000 Chadstone gift card, a dinner for four with Kostas Karafotis at Greca Street, a one-year subscription to Melbourne Café, a $500 dining voucher for the VIP “Good Room” at Hellenic Houses, a six-month membership at Plus Fitness Oakleigh, and a gift package from the Oakleigh Glendi Market booth.
When: Saturday, November 2, and Sunday, November 3
Where: Warrawee Park, Oakleigh
Admission: Free and open to all
To learn more, follow #OakleighGlendi on social media and visit the festival’s website: www.oakleighglendi.com.au
