St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church Festival By The Bay

by John
(Perth Amboy)

24th Annual Slavonic Festival St Thomas the Apostle Church Rahway NJ

by Maryann
(Scotch Plains, NJ)

Everyone is invited to attend the 24th Annual Slavonic Festival to experience ethnic food specialties, while visiting a Craft Sale and spinning Wheels of Chance.

Saturday, March 5, 2011
12 noon to 10pm.
St. Thomas the Apostle Byzantine Catholic Church
1407 St.Georges Ave.
Rahway, NJ

The parish center is transformed into a dining hall and the ethnic specialties will be served in a cafeteria style. Among the favorite dishes being served, there will be pirohi, holubki, chicken paprikash, Hungarian goulash, and kielbasa. Picnic food, such as hot dogs, hamburgers, and potato pancakes are also available. Meals are served all day for a very reasonable price. There is fresh coffee, tea, soda, wine and beer for the diners. Dessert is available in the form of palachinka, with various fruit fillings and funnel cakes and homemade cakes & cookies

There will be live music at dinner, provided by In Check, a local band of Eastern European decent. Spin the wheels and try your luck at the games of chance. On the church property, there will also be a Craft Fair, which will feature over 20 dealers of new and handcrafted items. Take out food will also be available. There will also be several church tours throughout the day. Vigil Liturgy will be celebrated by Father Michael Mondik, the pastor of St. Thomas, at 5:30 PM. All are invited.

For information, please call the church office at 732-382-5300. For Vendor information call 908-518-0107 or stthomasfm@aol.com

St. Anthony Italian Feast

11th annual St. Anthony Italian Family Feast is being celebrated this year with four days packed full of delicious homemade cooking and an Italian Style Café, non-stop entertainment, music, amusements, games, rides and fun for the whole family.

The events will begin on Thursday, June 9 and run through Sunday, June 12. Hours: Thurs 6-10PM, Fri 6-11PM, Sat 4-11PM, Sun 2-10PM
On the grounds of the Church of the Assumption, 113 Chiego Place, Roselle Park. 908-245-1107 http://www.assumptionrp.com/

50/50 raffle. Also, a street procession honoring St. Anthony after 12 Noon Mass 6/12/11 with music by the Neglia Band.

Italian American Festival

by Maria N
(Morganville, NJ, USA)

The Italian American Association of Monmouth County is holding its 2nd Annual Italian American Festival Thursday, June 26 - Sunday, June 29, 2008
Freehold Raceway, Freehold. NJ

Fun for everyone! Games, rides, entertainment, food, bocce tournament, car show, fireworks, and more!

http://iaaofmonmouthcounty.com/festival.php

St Demetrios Greek Festival Perth Amboy,NJ

by Alex Vosinas
(Perth Amboy NJ)

May 30, 31, 2008 11AM-11PM, June 1, 2008 12Noon-7PM
41-47 Wisteria street
Perth Amboy, NJ
Contact: 732-826-4466

Authentic Greek Cuisine, Greek American Music/DJ,Homemade Greek Pastries, Greek Taverna & Wine Tasting Daily.
50/50 Daily
Rain or Shine

Jewish Music & Arts Festival

Come out and celebrate Jewish culture and creativity in beautiful central New Jersey. The first annual Jewish Music + Art Festival is gearing up to be an amazing event. There will be something for everyone with live bands, a diverse display of Jewish art & crafts, a children’s performer, and great kosher food.

Live Music features Pey Dalid. King Django, Eighth Day, LevYatan.

The Festival aims to unite the Jewish community, and to join with the wider community to celebrate our diversity.

Join us on the lawn of the Chabad Jewish Center of Basking Ridge at 3048 Valley Road, Basking Ridge, NJ for a full day 12:00 to 8:30pm of music, art, creativity & community.

Parking & shuttle available at Dewey Meadow Plaza.

Tickets: discounted tickets online at http://www.jmafest.com
$15 at the gate/$60 family

31st Annual Greek Festival in Union, NJ

by Maria
(Union, NJ USA)

31st Annual Greek Festival
Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church

Try a Greek Weekend with us . . . you'll love it!!!!

Eat Drink and be Merry under the Tents! Rain or Shine

4 Big Days: September 4 to 7, 2008
721 Rahway Avenue Union, New Jersey
Tel: 908-964-7957 Fax: 908-964-6875

Schedule Thursday September 4 6 pm - 12 Midnight
Friday September 5 6 pm - 12 Midnight
Saturday September 6 12 Noon - 12 Midnight
Sunday September 7 12 Noon - 8pm


Mageirio (Home Cooking)
Greek Taverna
Souvlaki/Gyro
Pastry Shop "Greek Delight"
Rides-Games
Boutique-Jewelry
LiveMusic/Entertainment
Folk Dancing
Beer-Liquor-Wine-Ouzo
Free Parking (Donation: $1.00)


LUNCH UNDER THE TENTS
Friday, September 5 12 Noon - 2:30 PM

TAKE OUT ORDERS AVAILABLE CALL EARLY

FRIDAY LUNCHEON SPECIALS (FREE ADMISSION)

www.stdgocunion.org

Greek Festival, at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, Wyckoff, NJ

by Irene Moreira
(Wayne, NJ)

Friday, 9/11-Sunday 9/13. 11 am-Midnight Fri. and Sat. Noon-7pm Sunday.

Flea Market Opens 9Am-9pm Friday and Sat. Noon-7pm Sunday.

Outdoor Tents with Souvlaki and Gyros. Octopus, Lamb, all delicious traditional Greek fare. Indoor hot foods, music.

Loukoumades, Greek Coffe, Pastries. Ethnic dancers in traditional costumes dance nitely. Great rides for kids and fantastic Flea Market! Something for everyone. Must take shuttle bus in. Free Parking and shuttle. Tours of church, 50/50 raffle, win basket of Greek delights. Best Greek Festival in Bergen County!

2009 Mercer County Italian American Festival

by Debbie
(Mercer County)

Would you please change the dates for the Mercer County Italian American Festival listing to September 25, 26, 27, 2009. And please add "The 10th Annual" to the description.

Thank you.
Debbie Hoey
Second Story Productions, LLC
barry@barrychiorello.com
609-695-5007

Hi Debbie;
Thank you for providing us with the latest information on the 2009 Mercer County Italian Festival. It has been updated on http://www.new-jersey-leisure-guide.com/italian-festivals.html
Regards,
Frank Dalotto

St. Thomas the Apostle Byzantine Catholic Church 21st Annual Slavonic Festival

by Maryann Laskowski
(Scotch Plains, New Jersey)

Saint Thomas Celebrates 21st Slavonic Festival

On Saturday, April 5th, Saint Thomas the Apostle Byzantine Catholic Church located at 1407 St. Georges Ave. in Rahway NJ will open its’ doors for the 21st year of fun and festivities.

The ethnic festival will open at 12 noon and run until closing at 11 pm. Food features will include favorites of home made goulash, chicken paprikash, roast pork, pierogi, kielbasa- sauerkraut, stuffed cabbage and haluski. A full dinner will be available, in a restaurant type atmosphere; they will include soup, main course, coffee or tea and dessert.

Picnic foods will be available also, including hamburgers, hot dogs, kielbasa sandwiches, and potato pancakes. There will be many activities including a craft fair, wheels of chance, and several raffles. A large parish money raffle will be drawn at 8 pm and church tours will be conducted throughout the day. For your listening and dancing entertainment we will have live music in the afternoon and evening. The Divine Liturgy will be at 5:30pm.

Please feel free to call the rectory with any questions - 732-382-5300.

5th Annual Russian and Slavic Cultural Festival

5th Annual Russian and Slavic Cultural Festival
Sunday October 4, 2009 12-7 pm
Saint Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
200 Alexander Avenue
Howell, NJ 07731
908-432-3140
www.stalexandernevskycathedral.com

Experience all the warmth and beauty of Russian and Slavic culture. Enjoy ethnic food and drink, music and dancing. Live performances throughout the day, traditional arts, crafts and games for children.

St. Bartholomew the Apostle Italian Feast

by Adrienne Robertiello
(Scotch Plains, NJ)

St. Bartholomew the Apostle Church and Academy and the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Chapter of UNICO present their Italian Feast. This feast is an annual tradition in honor of San Nicola di Bari. There are rides, great food, and games for all ages. The feast will be celebrated Labor Day Weekend - Friday September 4th through Monday September 7th, 2009. The feast is open 4:30pm to 10:30pm daily. Come join the fun! 2032 Westfield Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ

6th Annual Russian and Slavic Cultural Festival

Sunday October 10th from 12 to 7pm
200 Alexander Avenue
Howell, NJ 07731
848-459-2426

Experience all the warmth and beauty of Russian and Slavic Culture. Enjoy ethnic food and drink, music and dancing. Live performances throughout the day, traditional arts, crafts and games for children.

St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church
35th Annual Greek Festival

May 14,14,16,17, 2009
Hours:
5/14 - Thursday: 11am-9pm
5/15 - Friday: 11am-midnite
5/16 - Saturday: 11am-midnite
5/17 - Sunday: 12 Noon-9pm

We invite you to spend the weekend with us and enjoy the pleasures of our world famous cuisine, culture, music and hospitality!
FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY! INDOOR AND OUTDOOR DINING
Super 50/50 Raffle

St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox church
51 Paramus Rd., Paramus, NJ, 07652
(201) 368-8881

Saint Barbara Greek Festival

by John Sevastakis
(Toms River NJ USA)

This is our annual fall festival, held September 11 - 14, 2008.

Offered is live Greek music, dances, all the greek foods you can imagine, specialty vendors, church tours and much more.

The times of the event is 9/11-4pm-10pm 9/12-12-12 9/13-12-12 & 9/14 12-7pm.

There is a $2.00 donation admission fee, some parking on site with a shuttle service available at all times of the event.

Please check our web-site for further details at www.stbarbaranj.org

St. George Greek Orthodox Church, Piscataway
May 14th, 15th, & 16th, 2010

by Arete Bouhlas
(Piscataway, NJ, USA)

For more information please contact:
St. George G.O.C. – 732.463.1642
email – Greek.Festival@comcast.net
web - www.stgeorgepiscataway.org


The Best Greek Festival in New Jersey Returns for the 37th Year!

Saint George Greek Orthodox Church, Piscataway, NJ
1101 River Road, Piscataway, NJ


2010 Dates: May 14th, 15th, & 16th

Hours: Friday, May 14th:11:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Saturday, May 15th 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Sunday, May 16th:12:00 noon – 8:00 PM

Donation: $2.00; Children under 12 Free
Free Admission Friday, May 14th until 4pm

Menu Selections: $3.00 to $11.00
Parking: Free Parking onsite & at Rutgers Stadium

PISCATAWAY, NJ – St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 1101 River Road, Piscataway, announces its 37thAnnual Greek Festival, taking place May 14 - 16, 2010. Hours of operation are Friday, 11 AM – 11:30 PM; Saturday, 11AM – 1 AM, and Sunday, 12 – 8 PM. The 37th Anniversary of this Festival commemorates the longest, continuously-running Greek Orthodox Church Festival in the state of New Jersey. This annual three-day-event attracts thousands of people each year for homemade Greek food, live music, traditional Greek Folk Dancing, as well as Church tours and cultural information.

Taverna Night Returns in 2010! In addition to its regular amenities, the 2010 Festival will again offer its popular Taverna Night on Saturday, with the outdoor bar, souvlaki and gyro stands remaining open until 1:00 AM. There will also be music provided by a DJ. Admission to Taverna Night is included with the regular $2 Festival admission donation.

The 2009 festival attracted over 10,000 people! We encourage the public to join us for the 2010 Festival, a Central Jersey tradition celebrating three days of being GREEK. Homemade Greek food and pastries, wine, ouzo, gyro, souvlakia, ethnic folk dancing, live music and singers, will be a few of the amenities one will be able to enjoy in our air conditioned community center. The outdoor Taverna, Take-Out Booth, Bakery, and Gift Shops also return in 2010. Master Card and Discover Card accepted. Free parking and shuttle service is available at the Church and Rutgers Stadium. Patrons wishing to order their food for take-out by email may do so by sending their orders to: Greek.Festival@comcast.net. Please include a contact name and phone number with your order, and allow 10 minutes for pick up.

Proceeds from the 37th Annual Greek Festival will assist St. George Church, Piscataway in continuing its cultural and community programming. Young and old alike are anxious to extend our famous Greek hospitality and show why St. George Greek Festival in Piscataway is New Jersey’s best and longest running Greek Festival! We look forward to seeing everyone on May 14th, 15th and 16th!

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2011 Greek Festival at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Westfield, NJ

by Ted Vagelos
(Westfield, NJ)

The Greek Music, Greek Food and Greek Dancing will be highlighted this year at NJ Greek Fest 2011. From June 2nd to June 4th you can join your friends and neighbors in an event that had been in the making for years, the 2011 Greek Festival at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Westfield, NJ.

You will be able to experience a little bit of Greece in our backyard. Enjoy Gyros fresh off the rotisserie, Spanakopita (spinach pie) hot out of the oven, world famous Greek Feta Cheese and of course fantastic Fried Calamari. But don't forget to save room for dessert! Loukoumathes (Greek donuts with honey) or Baklava will be just two of the crowd's favorites.

But there will be more than just food! We had live entertainment, Greek Dancing, Live Cooking Demonstrations and gifts. There will be games for children of all ages and activities for children from 3 years of age to over 100.

We have plenty of free parking both on site and just down the street at Union College. We even have FREE shuttle bus services to bring you to the festivities.

Now for the best news, the 2011 Greek Festival at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Westfield, NJ is coming on June 2nd, 3rd and 4th, 2011.

For more information: http://www.NJGreekFest.com

Rahway: St. Thomas the Apostle Byzantine Catholic Church - 22nd Annual Slavonic Festival

by Maryann Laskowski
(Scotch Plains, NJ USA)

The parish family of St. Thomas the Apostle Byzantine Catholic Church is busy preparing for their 22nd Annual Slavonic Festival on Saturday, February 21st.
The chefs and cooks are preparing dinner specialties and baking nut and poppy seed rolls each week. The Festival features homemade ethnic dishes such as stuffed cabbage, pierogies, kielbasa and sauerkraut subs. The dining area waiters will serve platters of beef goulash and chicken paprikash along with hearty soups, which will surely please our patrons.

St. Thomas Church’s Slavonic Festival hours are from 12 noon until 10 pm. As in the past, the live music of “In Check” will be available from 2 pm to 5 pm and again from 7 pm to 10 pm, for everyone’s dancing and listening pleasure. The parishioners and visitors are welcomed to attend the Divine Liturgy at 5:30 pm in church.

Our guests will be able to try their luck at wheels of chance and 50/50 raffles. A Craft and New Item Sale will be held on the premises and our shoppers are sure to find beautiful and unique gifts for the family. The large parking lot, handicap accessibility and free admission to the parish center make the Slavonic Festival a fun place to come out to enjoy a tasty meal for reasonable prices. For information please call St. Thomas at 732-382-5300. The parish center is located at 1407 St. Georges Avenue, Rahway, New Jersey.

OPA! Big, Fat Greek Festival

by Eva
(Flemington)

Hosted by St. Anna Greek Orthodox Church (formerly the Greek Orthodox Parish of Hunterdon County)
July 2,5-10 PM
July 3,12-10 PM
July 4, 12-9 PM
Razberry's Banquet Center
Route 12, Flemington, NJ
www.StAnnaGOC.org

St. Anna Greek Orthodox Church (formerly The Greek Orthodox Parish of Hunterdon County) and a non-profit organization, will host its 6th annual food and cultural festival, "OPA! BIG, FAT GREEK FESTIVAL, A Taste of Greece in Hunterdon County," at Razberry’s Banquet Center on Route 12 in Flemington on Friday, July 2nd (5-10 pm), Saturday, July 3rd (12- 10 pm) and Sunday, July 4th (12 -9 pm). The expanded three-day event promises food and fun for the entire family over the entire holiday weekend. Festival co-chairmen, Bill Panageas and Jorge Ferreira commented, "We are happy to once again offer a taste of Greece in the Hunterdon County area. Now in its sixth year, we are working hard to ensure that our festival continues to be one of the premiere cultural events celebrating ethnicity in this area of the state. We invite everyone to celebrate America’s birthday with some delicious foods from Greece—the birthplace of democracy!" The event is open to the public; admission and parking are FREE. Proceeds benefit the parish building efforts.


Area resident Deno Orginos, owner of Razberry’s Banquet and Conference Center on Route 12 in Flemington has once again, generously offered his site as the location for the sixth year of the festival. Razberry’s is conveniently located just minutes from the Flemington Circle and features Mediterranean style grounds. Also, this community-wide effort includes the support of several other local businesses who have offered to assist the parish. (For business sponsorship information, please visit the parish website, www.StAnnaGOC.org).

Once again, the parish will offer an assortment of delectable, ethnic cuisine and patrons can choose to dine on-site to enjoy the Greek taverna atmosphere, or take advantage of convenient take-out options. John Kaldes, Parish Council President and author of Made in Greece: A Guided Tour of Greek Cooking (Publishing Works, 2004) has developed a festival menu which features delicious, traditional Greek fare including pasticcio (pasta and meat casserole), moussaka (eggplant casserole), spanakopita (spinach and cheese pie), and souvlaki (pork or chicken kebobs), gyros, and roasted lamb. This year , he has added two new menu items: stuffed tomatoes or peppers (vegetarian style) and lamb sliders (a nod to the American hamburger in honor of the holiday). Mr. Kaldes has a passion for preparing and sharing his authentic Greek cuisine with others and will host two cooking demonstrations during the weekend on how to prepare baklava and spanakopita (Sat. and Sun. at 4 pm). His cookbook will also be available for sale at the festival with proceeds benefiting the parish (sample recipes available at www.madeingreececookbook.com). For those with a sweet tooth, the festival’s "Kafenio OPA" (coffee and dessert center) will offer a tempting variety of Greek pastries and Greek coffees. Top off a great lunch or dinner with one of their famous desserts including baklava (honey nut strudel), koulourakia (butter cookies), kourabiedes (almond shortbread cookies) and loukoumades (honey covered doughnuts). If you have never tried Greek food, this will be a great opportunity to sample traditional Greek fare," said Kaldes. George Staikos, noted sommelier and wine educator will select a variety of Greek wines representing the different regions of Greece which will be paired to especially enhance the dishes served at the festival (including Boutari and Achaia Clauss among others). Plans are underway to offer a Greek wine tasting during the weekend, making this event a destination for both food and wine enthusiasts alike. Refreshing Mythos Greek beer and domestic beer will also be served.


Along with the culinary attractions, a full schedule of cultural entertainment will be offered throughout the weekend. Continuous Greek music and scheduled folk dancing performances by the parish youth dance troupes (ages 5-17), led by former members of the Hellenic Dancers of New Jersey (a semi-professional dance troupe affiliated with the NJ State Council on the Arts). These groups will wear authentic costumes and perform traditional dances representing various regions of Greece. Visiting dance troupes from across the state have been invited to perform and dance lessons and contests will be held. To help celebrate the America's diverse ethnic heritage and the wide range of folk music influences, internationally known local author, Stephanie P. Ledgin will sign copies of her latest book, Discovering Folk Music that includes information about ancient Greek instruments and an interview with superstar Linda Ronstadt's brother Michael Ronstadt, who will make a cameo appearance at the festival. His band "Ronstadt Generations" will hold a preview performance at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 3rd to demonstrate the cross-cultural connections in music and promote their concert later that evening in Alexandra Township. Bouzouki players are invited to stop by for a spontaneous jam session!


Back for their second year, members of the "Greek Warriors" living history group based in the New York area who have appeared on the History Channel and at many promotional events across the tri-state area will pose for pictures, interact with festival guests, and provide a military history presentation with a short explanation of Ancient Greek warfare. Their appearance will be fun and educational for the whole family (especially those fans of the recent movie, "300 Spartans"). Dancers from AP Motion Dance Studio will perform special tributes to America and share other ecclectic performances throughout the weekend. Also, Sparkee of the Somerset Patriots will be stopping by for a visit! (Stay tuned for a full schedule of entertainment to be posted on the parish website the week before the event.)


The "AGORA" Marketplace, will include a shopper’s paradise of vendors offering a selection of fine and costume jewelry, hand-crafted items, clothing, and imported Greek specialties. Gourmet specialties include Greek extra virgin olive oils, coffee, honey, fruit preserves and spices. Religious displays and exhibits will also feature Byzantine style icons. Original oil paintings by a local artist will also be available.

For the kids (and the young at heart) the "Acropolis Kid’s Zone" and will offer fun, hands-on learning activities to introduce Greek culture including "Greek Alphabet Bingo " the "Hercules Photo Booth," "Make a Model Bouzouki" or "Make an Ancient Greek Warrior Shield". Plans are also underway to offer additional children’s crafts, rides and amusements, so this is an event that the whole family can enjoy.


For more information and directions to the OPA! Big "Fat" Greek Festival, please visit www.StAnnaGOC.org., email flemingtongreekfestival@comcast.net, or call the Parish Office at 908-782-9741.

OCEAN COUNTY COLUMBUS DAY PARADE & ITALIAN STREET FEST

by UMBERTO ESPOSITO
(SEASIDE HGTS N.J. 08751 )

THIS YEAR, WE WILL BE CELEBRATING THE NINETEENTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE OCEAN COUNTY COLUMBUS DAY PARADE AND ITALIAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL. THE PARADE WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAY,OCTOBER 10th 2010 ON THE BOULEVARD IN SEASIDE HEIGHTS AT 1:00 P.M. AS ALWAYS, WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO A WONDERFUL WEEKEND OF FUN, GREAT FOOD, GOOD FRIENDS AND ITALIAN CULTURE.

THREE DAYS OF ITALIAN STREET FEST. BEGINNING ON FRIDAY OCT 8TH AT 5:00 P.M., TILL 10:00 P.M.
SATURDAY, OCT 9TH 10:00 A.M.TILL 10:00 P.M.
SUNDAY OCT 10TH 10:00 A.M.TILL 8:00 P.M.