Southern California Greek Festival Schedule

Tentative 2009 Greek Festival Schedule for the Los Angeles Area

Greek Festivals in Southern California have developed quite a following. Almost every Greek Orthodox church has an annual festival to benefit the church. Fans of Greek folk dancing, music and food gravitate from one celebration to another throughout the season. Festival entrance fees range from free to $5, so they count on patrons to eat lots of gyros, souvlakia and baklava to raise funds.

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St. George Greek Festival - Palm Desert,CA
When: Feb 28 & March 1st, 2009, Sat & Sun 11 am - 9 pm
Where: 74-109 Larrea Street, Palm Desert, Ca 92260
Cost: $2, Free for kids under 12
Info: www.palmdesertgreekfest.org , (760) 568-9901

St. Prophet Elias Greek Festival
When: May CANCELED for 2009
Where: 1035 Inland Center Dr., San Bernardino, CA 92402
Info: www.propheteliaschurch.org, (909) 885-6213

St. John the Baptist Greek Festival
When: May 15-17, Fri 5-10 pm, Sat - Sun 12-10 pm
Where: 405 N. Dale St., Anaheim, CA 92801
Cost: $3, kids 12 and under free, Seniors free before 4 pm Saturday, free to Military, Police and Fire personnel with ID
Info: www.go-stjohns.org, (714) 827-0181

St. Nicholas Valley Greek Festival
When: May 23-25, 2009 Sat-Mon 1-9 pm
Where: 9501 Balboa Blvd., Northridge, CA
Cost: Free
Info: www.valleygreekfestival.com(818) 886-4040

St. George Greek Festival
When: June 6 & 7, 2009 Sat-Sun 11 am – 10 pm
Where: 10846 Downey Ave. Downey, CA 90241
Cost: Seniors and kids under 12 Free
Info: www.stgeorgedowney.org, (562) 862-6461

St. Demetrios Greek Festival
When: June 12-14, Fri 5-9 pm, Sat 10:30 am – 9 pm, Sun 10:30 am – 7 pm
Where: 400 Skyway Dr., Camarillo, CA 93010
Cost: $2, Free for kids under 12, $1 off with coupon on website
Info: www.vcgreekfestival.org, (805) 482-1273

St. Spyridon Greek Festival
When: June 12-14, Fri 5-10 pm, Sat 11 am - 10 pm, Sun 11 am - 9 pm
Where: 3655 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92103
Cost: $3, Free on Friday and before 1 pm Sat-Sun
Info: www.sdgreekfestival.com, (619) 297-4165

South Bay Greek Festival
When: July 10-12, Fri 5-10 pm, Sat 12-10 pm, Sun 12-9 pm
Where: 722 Knob Hill, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Cost: $2, Free for kids under 12, $1 seniors, Free with coupon on website.
Info: www.sbgreekfestival.com, (310) 540-2434

St. Barbara Greek Festival
When: Aug 1-2, 2009 Sat - Sun 11 am - 7 pm
Where: Oak Park, 300 W. Alamar Avenue, near the corner of Calle Real and W. Junipero Street (101 North, exit at Pueblo Street)
Cost: Free
Parking: Parking is a challenge, so arrive early if you want to park close.
Info: www.saintbarbara.net, (805) 683-4492

St. Spyridon Festival
When: August 28-30, 2009, Fri 5-10 pm, Sat -Sun 12-10 pm
Where: 1391 Chaffee Street, Upland, CA.
Cost: $2, 12 and under free, Happy Hour on Friday 6-8 PM (Free admission, 10% off of food).
Info: http://stspyridon.ca.goarch.org/, (909) 985-4411

Assumption of the Virgin Mary Greek Festival
When: Sept 5-7, 2009 Sat-Mon 12-10 pm
Where: 5761 E. Colorado, Long Beach, CA 90814
Info: www.assumptionlb.org, (562) 494-8929

St. Sophia Greek Festival
When: Sept 11-13, 2009 Fri 5-11 pm, Sat 1 - 11 pm, Sun noon - 10 pm
Where: 1324 S. Normandie, Los Angeles, CA 90006
Cost: Friday Free, Sat-Sun $5, kids under 12 free, $1 off coupon on website
Info: www.lagreekfest.com, (323) 737-2424
Note: St. Sophia is next to a Latino Catholic church and invites a Latin band to play a set on Saturday and Sunday when the Greek band takes a break.

St. George Greek Food Festival
When: Sept 11-12, 2009, Fri 3-11 pm, Sat 1-11 pm
Where: 401 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Cost: $3, Children under 12 Free
Info: (661) 325-8694

Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Festival - Cardiff
When: Sept 12-13, 2009 Sat 11 am - 10 pm, Sun 11 am - 9 pm
Where: 3459 Manchester Ave. #32, Cardiff by the Sea, CA 92007
Info: www.stsconstantinehelen.com, (760) 942-0920

St. Anthony Greek Festival
When: Sept. 18-20, Fri 5-10 pm, Sat 12-10 pm, Sun 12-9 pm
Where: 778 S. Rosemead Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91507
Cost: $3, 12 and under free.
Info: www.hellenicfestival.org, (626) 449-6943

Antelope Valley/Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Festival - Lancaster
When: Sept 26-27, Sat 11:30 am-9 pm, Sun noon to 7 pm
Where: St. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 43404 30th Street West, Lancaster, CA 93536
Cost: $2, Children 12 and under Free. Free entry with coupon on website.
Info: www.saintsconstantineandhelen.org, (661) 945-1212

St. Paul's Greek Festival
When: Sept 25-27, Fri 5-10 pm, Sat 12-10 pm, Sun 12-9 pm
Where: 4949 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA
Cost: $2, Free for kids under 12
Info: www.stpaulsirvine.org, (949) 733-2366

St. Nectarios Greek Festival
When: Sept 25-27, Fri 5-10 pm, Sat-Sun 12-10 pm
Where: 20340 Covina Blvd., Covina, CA
Cost: $2, children 12 and under Free
Info: www.saintnectariosbrotherhoodmission.org, (626) 967-5524

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This information was accurate at the time of publication. Please check with venues for the most current information.