Southern California Greek Festival Schedule 2013

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: February 23-24, 2013, Sat & Sun 11 am - 8 pm
Where: 74-109 Larrea Street, Palm Desert, Ca 92260
Cost: $3, Military w/ ID & Kids under 12, FREE
Info: www.pdgreekfest.org , (760) 568-9901

St. Sophia Greek Easter Picnic
When: May 5, 2013 - 11:30 am - 7:00 pm (details to be confirmed)
Where: Brookside Park, next to the Rose Bowl, Pasadena, CA
Cost: $10, Free for kids under 13 (2010 info, 2011 info TBA)
Info: www.stsophia.org , (323) 737-2424
Note: The Greek Easter celebration is a family event with Greek food, drinks and desserts, live Greek Music and dancing and activities for the kids.

St. George Greek Food Festival
When: May 11, 2013
Where: 401 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Cost: $3, Children under 12 Free
Info:www.stgeorgebakersfield.org, (661) 325-8694

St. John the Baptist OC Greek Festival
When: May 17-19, 2013 Fri 3-10 pm, Sat 12-10 pm, Sun 12-10 pm
Where: 405 N. Dale Ave., Anaheim, CA 92801
Cost: $3, free for kids under 12, seniors, Military, Police and Fire personnel with ID, half-price admission coupon on the website.
Parking: Free parking and free shuttle to and from the Buena Park Mall at La Palma and Dale. Shuttle stop location is behind Walmart.
Info: www.ocgreekfest.com, www.stjohnanaheim.org, (714) 827-0181

St. Nicholas Valley Greek Festival
When: May 25-27, 2013 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 1-2, 2013, Sat-Sun 11 am – 10 pm
Where: 10846 Downey Ave. Downey, CA 90241
Cost: $2, Seniors and kids under 12 Free
Info: www.stgeorgedowney.org, (562) 862-6461

St. Spyridon Greek Festival
When: June 7-9, 2013 Fri 5-10 pm, Sat 11 am - 10 pm, Sun 11 am - 9 pm (to be confirmed)
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

St. Prophet Elias Greek Festival
When: June 8-9, 2013 Sat 12-10 pm, Sun 12-9 pm (to be confirmed)
Where: 1035 Inland Center Dr., San Bernardino, CA 92402
Info: www.propheteliaschurch.org, (909) 885-6213

St. Demetrios Greek Festival (Ventura County)
When: June 21-23, 2013 Fri 5-9 pm, Sat 10:30 am – 9 pm, Sun 10:30 am – 7 pm (to be confirmed)
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. Paul's Greek Festival
When: June 21-23, 2013 Fri 5-10 pm, Sat 12-10 pm, Sun 12-9 pm
Where: 4949 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA
Cost: $3, Free for kids under 10, Seniors 65+ Free Admission on Saturday Noon – 5:00PM
Info: www.stpaulsirvine.org, (949) 733-2366

South Bay Greek Festival
When: July 12-14, 2013 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: July 27-28, 2013 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: Canceled for 2012, no info for 2013, 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, discounts on food).
Info: http://stspyridon.ca.goarch.org/, (909) 985-4411

Assumption of the Virgin Mary Greek Festival
When: August 31 - Sept 2, 2013 Sat-Mon 12-10 pm
Where: 5761 E. Colorado, Long Beach, CA 90814
Cost: $3, kids under 12 free, Mon 12-4 Free for all, Discount coupon on website
Info: www.lbgreekfest.org, (562) 494-8929

Antelope Valley/Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Festival - Lancaster
When: Aug 30-Sept 1, 2012, Fri 5-9 pm, Sat 11:00 am-9 pm, Sun noon to 9 pm (to be confirmed)
Where: St. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 43404 30th Street West, Lancaster, CA 93536
Cost: $2, Children 12 and under Free. Military ID free. Friday night Free.
Info: www.avgreekfestival.com, (661) 945-1212

St. Sophia Greek Festival
When: Sept 6-8, 2013, 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 $3, 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.

Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Festival - Cardiff by the Sea
When: Sept 7-8, 2013, Sat 10 am - 10 pm, Sun 11 am - 9 pm
Where: 3459 Manchester Ave. #32, Cardiff by the Sea, CA 92007
Cost: $3, Children under 12 Free; free parking at Mira Costa College
Info: www.cardiffgreekfest.org, (760) 942-0920

San Juan Capistrano St. Basil Greek Festival
When: Sept. 21-22, 2013, noon-11 pm
Where: Historical Town Center Park, 31806 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Cost: $2, kids 12 and under free
Info: www.sjcgreekfest.org, (949) 542 – 3445

St. Anthony Greek Festival
When: Sept. 20-22, 2013, Fri 5-10 pm, Sat 12-10 pm, Sun 12-9 pm
Where: Santa Anita Racetrack, 285 W Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007
Cost: $3, 12 and under free.
Info: www.pasadenagreekfest.org, (626) 449-6943

St. Nectarios Greek Festival
When: Sept 27-29, 2013, Fri 5-10 pm, Sat-Sun 12-10 pm (To be confirmed)
Where: 20340 Covina Blvd., Covina, CA
Cost: $2, children 12 and under Free
Info: www.saintnectarios.org, (626) 967-5524

St. Nicholas Greek Festival in Temecula
When: Oct 19-20, 2013 Sat 11 am - 9 pm, Sun noon to 8 pm
Where: Old Town Temecula Civic Center, 41000 Main Street, Temecula 92590, CA
Cost: TBA
Parking: Free parking at Old Town Garage, 28690 Mercedes Street, Temecula, CA 92590
Info: www.stnicholastemecula.com (951) 296-6207

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