Pasadena Greek Festival (Photo – Pasadena Greek Fest)
Cultural riches are afoot all weekend as the heart of Greece comes alive at the Pasadena Greek Festival, a vibrant celebration of Greek culture featuring delicious food, traditional music, and dance performances.
By Melanie Hooks
Held Friday, September 18, through Sunday, September 20, the festival features a Volkswagen raffle, with the winner announced Sunday at 8:00 pm. Tickets will be available on-site.
Activities for everyone will be offered, including a dedicated Kidzone for children. The church doors will be open, and guided tours will be available. Greek dance lessons, wine tastings, and mixology sessions are also on the schedule.
Food offerings include a wide variety of authentic Greek dishes, including savory appetizers, hearty entrées such as souvlaki and fries, and desserts. Vegetarian dishes include Greek salad, spanakopites, tyropites, fries, fasolakia, and pastries such as baklava and loukoumades. Vegan options are limited; dishes containing nuts will be identified on the menus.
Alcoholic beverages—including beer, wine, and spirits—will be sold to guests age 21 and older.
The venue offers wheelchair-accessible areas and restrooms. For more information, email info@pasadenagreekfest.org.
Three-day passes are available online for $10, while one-day passes cost $4. Ample free parking is available nearby at Gate 3 of Santa Anita Park, accessible from Colorado Place in Arcadia. Shuttles will be provided.
Pasadena Greek Festival
Friday, Sept 18: 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Saturday, Sept 19 & Sunday, Sept 20: 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Location
St. Anthony Greek Orthodox Church
778 South Rosemead Blvd.
Pasadena 911107
Tickets: $4 one-day/$10 three-days
