Experience the flavors, sounds, and traditions of Greece right here in
North Carolina at the 2025 DURHAM GREEK FESTIVAL. Enjoy delicious
GREEK FOOD AND PASTRIES, a GREEK TAVERNA, traditional music, folk
dance performances, shopping, and church tours.Come experience the
kefi (joy) of this annual event that draws thousands in the Triangle
area. Admission is Free and there will be fun for all ages, Rain or
Shine! Celebrate food, wine, and life with the Greeks. Enjoy our
legendary hospitality. Dance to our lively bouzouki music, shouting
"Opa!"
A portion of the festival proceeds benefits Ukraine and western North
Carolina relief efforts.
There will be continuous traditional and popular Greek music and folk
dance performances by dance troupes in authentic costumes. All are
welcome to join in community dancing. Don't worry if you don't know
the steps; just join the dance line and follow your inner Zorba. We'll
even give you a free, spontaneous dance lesson! Tours of our landmark
Byzantine-style domed church will be featured both
SCHEDULE:
12:00pm - Church tour in worship area
1:00pm - Greek folk dance performance - Main Tent
2:00pm - Church tour in worship area
3:00pm - Greek folk dance performance - Main Tent
4:00pm - Church tour in worship area
5:00pm - Greek folk dance performance
Traditional & Popular Greek Music by DJ Vasili Grendas of Cowboy Sound
Productions, inc.
All are welcome to join in community folk dancing. Free lessons upon
request! Opa!
CHURCH TOURS
Tours of our landmark Byzantine-styled domed church will be offered on
Saturday and Sunday (see schedule above). A special highlight will be
the beautiful new iconography in the church dome and apses. Tours last
about 30 min., followed by Q & A.
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