ANAHEIM, CA, May 06, 2013 (Press-News.org) Join us for Orange County's premiere Greek Festival, the 2013 OC Greek Fest! Experience the flavors, sights and sounds of Greece and enjoy the very best of Greek food, music, and dancing and culture right here in Orange County.
Try some of the best authentic Greek foods available this side of the Ionian Sea: lamb or chicken kabobs (generous portions of seasoned meat with onion and green pepper slivers grilled on a skewer), grilled lamb dinners, pork or chicken souvlakia (smaller pieces of meat grilled on a skewer), gyro sandwich (a blend of beef and lamb with Mediterranean spices served on warm pita bread and topped with tomatoes, onions and traditional tzatziki sauce (yogurt, cucumber and garlic) sauce; pastitsio (seasoned ground beef and macaroni) and moussaka (seasoned ground beef and eggplant), both topped with a delicious bechamel sauce, Greek-style baked chicken with olive oil, lemon juice and Greek oregano, and a wide variety of Greek mezedes (appetizers) - spanakopita (filo pastry with spinach and feta cheese filing), tiropita (filo pastry with feta cheese filing), dolmathes (marinated grape leaves filled with rice), greek olives, feta cheese, and much, much more.
Have a sweet tooth? Come and taste the homemade delights prepared by members of our community, including: baklava (layers of filo dough filled with chopped walnuts and topped with honey syrup), galactobouriko (creamy custard between layers of filo and covered with honey syrup), karidopita (rich walnut spice cake with a delicate honey syrup), loukoumades (pastry puffs dipped in honey syrup and sprinkled with cinnamon), and Yia-Yia's cookies (delicious baked cookies, filled with Grandma's love), and much, much more.
To quench your thirst, visit our Taverna Opa! and enjoy a wide variety of Greek wines or an authentic Greek beer. Feel daring? Try a glass of Ouzo (the world famous anise-flavored aperitif) or Metaxa (Greek brandy). Or enjoy a Greek coffee with a homemade pastry.
Live entertainment will be provided by Takis "Kokatas" Stathoulis & Friends, performing the very best of Greek traditional and (popular) songs. Dance under the canopy of lights. Church tours and other Hellenic cultural activities will take place throughout the weekend.
Visit our outdoor agora (marketplace) and view the wide variety of unique jewelry, apparel, accessories, gifts, souvenirs and novelties offered by more than two dozen merchants.
Enjoy Zorba's Kidz Carnival with its many rides and games sure to entertain and amuse kids of all ages hour after hour.
So come and enjoy a slice of Greece in Orange County. Visit our website at www.ocgreekfest.com for additional information and free admission passes. Check us out on Facebook, too!
2013 OC Greek Fest Highlights:
- Live Greek Music featuring the renowned Takis "Kokotas" Stathoulis & Friends
- Live appearance by 94.7 FM "The WAVE" personality Mike Sakellarides Saturday 6-8 PM
- Traditional Greek dance performances daily from our award winning groups
- Deka Katevata (Young Adults) , Ellinika Asterakia (Age 4 to 8), Atromiti & Dynami (Age 9 to 16)
- Authentic Greek food, appetizers and homemade pastries
- Greek wines, beer, spirits and coffee
- Outdoor marketplace with unique merchandise offerings from dozens of merchants
- Complimentary scheduled guided church tours throughout the weekend
- Kidz Zone Carnival with rides and games for children of all ages
- Cultural activities throughout the weekend
- Daily prize drawings; Grand Prize - free gas for a year, up to $5,000 (or $5,000 cash); Second Prize - $1,250 cash; Third Prize - $750 cash; need not be present to win these or any one of dozens of additional prizes available throughout the weekend
- Regular Admission $3.00 Seniors (65+), children 12 and under and all military, police and fire personnel with proper ID admitted free
- Free admission with coupon available at www.ocgreekfest.com; one coupon per person
- Free parking behind Wal-Mart at the Buena Park Mall; free shuttle service to and from the Buena Park Mall to the festival grounds
- Festival Website: www.ocgreekfest.com
- For directions and information: 714.827.0181
2013 OC Greek Fest
Friday, May 17th - 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Saturday, May 18th - Noon - 10:00 PM
Sunday, May 19th - Noon - 10:00 PM
On the grounds of
St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church
405 N. Dale Ave., Anaheim, CA 92801
714.827.0181
Do You Love Greek Food, Music and Dancing? Come to OC Greek Fest 2013 and "Savor" the Flavors of Greece in the OC
Join us for Orange County's premiere Greek Festival, the 2013 OC Greek Fest! Experience the flavors, sights and sounds of Greece and enjoy the very best of Greek food, music, and dancing and culture right here in Orange County.
2013-05-06
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[Press-News.org] Do You Love Greek Food, Music and Dancing? Come to OC Greek Fest 2013 and "Savor" the Flavors of Greece in the OCJoin us for Orange County's premiere Greek Festival, the 2013 OC Greek Fest! Experience the flavors, sights and sounds of Greece and enjoy the very best of Greek food, music, and dancing and culture right here in Orange County.