SEPTEMBER 5-6
ROCK ISLAND, IL – St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 2930 31st Avenue in Rock Island, hosts its 20th Annual Greek Festival September 5-6. Enjoy fine Greek cuisine, culture, music, dance and fun for the entire family. Hours: Friday, September 5, 4-11 PM, and Saturday, September 6, 11 AM-11 PM. The Drive-Thru will be open 4-9 PM on Friday and 11 AM-9 PM on Saturday. Admission is $2, children 12 and under are free. More information is available by phone: 309-786-8163 and online: https://shorturl.at/tTfj1.
SEPTEMBER 5-7
SILVER SPRING, MD – Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church of Washington DC holds its annual Greek Festival September 5-7 at Saint Andrew’s Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, 15100 New Hampshire Avenue in Silver Spring. Enjoy authentic Greek cuisine, beverages, pastries, loukoumades, ice cream with or without baklava toppings, gifts, car or cash raffle, and Greek Marketplace offering books, jewelry, trinkets, and religious items. Entertainment includes live Greek music and dancing, Moon Bounces and Kids Corner for the children. Free admission and free parking. Hours: Friday, September 5, 4-9 PM; Saturday, September 6, 11 AM-9 PM; and Sunday, September 7, 11 AM-7 PM. More information is available by phone: 240-389-1366 and online: https://www.schgoc.org/.
SOMERVILLE, MA – Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church, 29 Central Street in Somerville, hosts its annual Greek Festival September 5-7. Enjoy authentic Greek food, pastries, and more. Rain or shine under the big tent. Entertainment includes live Greek music and dancing, kids activities. Hours: Friday, September 5, 3-11 PM; Saturday, September 6, Noon-11 PM; and Sunday, September 7, Noon-9 PM. More information is available by phone: 617-625-2222 and online: https://www.dormitionchurch.org/festival.
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – The Salt Lake City Greek Festival takes place September 5-7 at Holy Trinity Cathedral, 279 South 300 West in Salt Lake City. Enjoy Authentic Greek foods and pastries, handcrafted items, Cathedral and Hellenic Cultural Museum tours, opportunity drawings, souvenirs for sale, and more. Entertainment includes live traditional Greek music, dancing, and Greek dance and Choir performances. Admission is $5, children and under, Seniors 65+, Veterans/Military and First Responders are free. Only service dogs allowed. Wheelchair accessible. Hours: Friday, September 5, 11 AM-10 PM; Saturday, September 6, 11 AM-10 PM; and Sunday, September 7, noon-8 PM. More information is available by phone: 801-328-9681 and online: https://saltlakecitygreekfestival.com/.
SEPTEMBER 12-13
FITCHBURG, MA – Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 1319 Main Street in Fitchburg, hosts its annual Greek Festival September 12-13. Enjoy homemade Greek food and desserts, Coffee Bar, Greek wine and beer, 50/50 raffle, themed basket raffle, Greek vendors, music by live band the Athenian Entertainment. Hours: Taverna Night on Friday, September 12, 5-9 PM, and the festival all day Saturday, September 13, Noon-10 PM. The community’s ‘Floga’ Dancers perform at 2 PM and 7 PM on Saturday. More information is available by phone: 978-342-1216 and online: https://shorturl.at/JWY8z.
SEPTEMBER 12-14
MANCHESTER, NH – St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 650 Hanover Street in Manchester, hosts its 46th Anniversary Glendi Greek Festival September 12-14. Enjoy Greek food, pastries, cooking demos, and more. Entertainment includes Greek music and dancing and kids play area. Hours: Friday, September 12, and Saturday, September 12, 11 AM-10 PM, and Sunday, September 14, 11 AM-3 PM. More information is available by phone: 603-622-9113 and online: https://shorturl.at/uuHDW.
SEPTEMBER 13
ZOOM – Hellenic American Women’s Council (HAWC) presents ‘Renovating My Life, with Aristotle as My Architect’ by Fenia Tsanaka on Zoom on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 10 AM Central. Architect and Tsanaka shows how Aristotle’s wisdom can help us ‘redesign’ our lives. In this lively talk, Fenia shares practical ways to find meaning, manage emotions, improve relationships, and make better choices. Come ready to be inspired – and maybe start your own life renovation! The book is available on Google Books and Skroutz.eu. To register for the Zoom conference, visit: shorturl.at/nzs8R
SPRINGFIELD, MA – Greek Comedy Show featuring Basile the Comedian and JL Entertainment spinning American and Greek hits to benefit the St. George Orthodox Cathedral of Western Massachusetts will be held at the Greek Cultural Center, 22 St. George Road in Springfield, on Saturday, September 13, doors open 7 PM and showtime 8 PM. Tickets, general admission $75 and VIP $100, include hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, coffee, tea, and dessert. A cash bar will be available. Tickets and more information available online: https://shorturl.at/dDyJl.
SEPTEMBER 13-14
ANDOVER, MA – Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 71 Chandler Road in Andover, hosts its annual Greek Festival September 13-14. Enjoy delicious Greek food and pastries, marketplace, Greek music with live band, and children’s activities. Take-out available. Free admission and free parking. Hours: Saturday, September 13, 11 AM-11 PM, and Sunday, September 14, Noon-4 PM. More information is available by phone: 978-470-0919 and online: https://shorturl.at/i4uaY.
