LOS ANGELES, CA – After a post-pandemic break, LA Greek Fest is back– bigger and better than ever, hosted by Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 1324 S. Normandie Avenue in Los Angeles, on Saturday, October 5 and Sunday, October 6, 12-10 PM both days. Admission is free before 3 PM, just $5 after that.
Enjoy authentic Greek food including gyro pita sandwiches off the rotisserie, feta fries, moussaka, freshly made to order loukoumades, the famous ‘Two Nicks’ Taverna Bar with live sports, custom Greek cocktails, imported Greek beers and wines. Plus, kids’ games, pop-up shops and more. Live Greek music by Diesi, a traditional Greek band from Montreal, will be performing all weekend, along with a live DJ throughout the festival. Traditional Greek dance performances are also part of the festival’s entertainment.
The LA Greek Fest is open to all ages and brings in thousands of attendees over the weekend. Early attendance is encouraged as food may sell out later in the festival. All proceeds (100%) benefit Saint Sophia Cathedral.
Fr. Gary Kyriacou, Dean of Saint Sophia Cathedral stated: “This is one of the most important fundraisers we have all year and allows us to celebrate, not only our Greek heritage, but the diverse community we serve here in the Byzantine-Latino Quarter. We welcome everyone to Saint Sophia Cathedral with open arms and we look forward to showing you the world-class hospitality that the Greek community is known for.”
The LA Greek Fest is the largest and most iconic Greek food and wine festival in Los Angeles, bringing over 15,000 attendees together for a weekend of Greek food, wine, traditional Greek dancing and one-of-a-kind cultural experiences. Located in the heart of Los Angeles at Pico and Normandie on the same grounds of one of the world’s most beautiful and historic Greek Orthodox Cathedrals – Saint Sophia Cathedral. The festival brings together the community of the Byzantine-Latino Quarter, people from all over Los Angeles County, and Southern California.
The weekend is a must-attend full of live music, incredible homemade Greek food, dancing, Cathedral tours and more. Past celebrity attendees include Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, Nia Vardalos, Billy Zane, and many others.
More information is available by phone: 323-737-2424 and online: https://lagreekfest.com.
