The Arlington Greek Festival, featuring traditional Greek cuisine, live music and dance performances, is scheduled to take place June 4-7 at Saint Athanasius the Great Greek Orthodox Church in Arlington, according to a community announcement.
The festival kicks off at 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 4, and concludes at 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 7. Admission is free, and the venue is handicap accessible. Food will be served under a large tent, allowing the event to proceed rain or shine, according to the announcement.
Attendees can expect a variety of Greek dishes, including roast lamb, gyros, souvlaki, loukoumades, pastichio, moussaka, baklava and galaktoboureko, according to the announcement. A selection of Greek wines and beers will also be available.
Betty Dakopoulos spreads olive oil on pita bread during the 2021 Arlington Greek Festival at the St. Athanasius the Great Greek Orthodox Church.
Live bouzouki music is scheduled for the evenings of June 5 and June 6, featuring performances by Georgios Karatzas and the Athenian Entertainment Greek Orchestra. The festival will also include a Greek dance presentation by The Sons and Daughters of Alexander the Great.
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Since 1964, Saint Athanasius the Great Greek Orthodox Church has been part of the Arlington community, offering various ministries and charitable activities. The church hosts weekly Sunday Divine Liturgies, which are open to all.
For more information about the festival, visit ArlingtonFestival.com or the church website at saintathanasius.org.
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