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Are you ready to immerse yourself in the exciting and vibrant Greek culture? Then, you will not want to miss the 2025 Greek Festival at The Greek Orthodox Church, 435 Keating Drive (off Country Club Road and Silas Creek Parkway, in Winston-Salem, NC. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, May 16, 17, and 18, 2025, the church grounds will be filled with live music, laughter, and traditional Greek Folk Dancing presented by the children of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. The smell of tantalizing Greek food will certainly get your attention, all homemade with pride by members of the Greek church. Kids will have fun at the festival with games, activities, and items for sale at the children’s booth. Don’t miss the Agora Greek Marketplace inside the fellowship hall; tour the beautiful church.
Times And Admission
The Greek Festival will be held Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, May 16, 17 and 18, 2025. Hours are Friday & Saturday, 10am – 10pm; Sunday, 11am – 8pm. Admission is $5 for adults + $1 online fee; Free for children under 12. Proceeds benefit Cancer Services. Admission tickets are available here.
Music And Dancing
Live music will be playing, bringing an upbeat mood to the celebration. The children will be dancing some of the traditional Greek dances, perhaps the Sirtaki, known also as Zorba’s Dance from the film Zorba the Greek. It is a group dance with the dancers holding each other’s shoulders in a line or circle formation. The Kalamatianos, a popular Greek dance, may also be presented. It is performed with the dancers holding hands in a circle and moving counterclockwise. The lead dancer does not hold the second dancer by the hand, instead they hold either side of a handkerchief. This is done so they have more freedom to perform the elaborate steps they must do. This dance expresses happiness and joy. Children from Kindergarten through Seniors and adults will perform. You can see a schedule of times here.
Food
Many people attend the Festival for the food alone! Exceptional Greek cuisine is served, including Savory meals and sweet treats. Spanakopita, Chicken Souvlaki Skewers, Chicken Souvlaki meals, Moussaka Meals, Gyro, baklava, and so much more. Meal gift cards will be sold for $20 and can be used for any food or beverage purchases at the Festival. You can pre-purchase these by calling the church office at 336-765-7145. If you purchase ahead, you save $5 on the admission fee. Drive-thru and Take-out will be available again this year. See the menu here.
Agora Marketplace
The Agora Marketplace is filled with imported Greek Souvenirs. You will find beautiful art and fine jewelry handmade by Greek artisans. There is also a cookbook of Favorite Greek Recipes shared by members of the local Greek community. There will be many vendors in the marketplace.
If You Miss The Festival
If you miss the Greek Festival or yearn for Greek food at any other time, Winston-Salem has many places to find delicious, authentic Greek cuisine. Check out our article about the best Greek restaurants and try them all.
What food do you like most at the Greek Festival? Tell us in the comments.
