Greek Festivals in New Jersey

Greek festivals in New Jersey are usually organized by either a Greek Orthodox church with a large following or a Greek community service organization with an interest in promoting their culture and providing knowledge and stories for future generations to benefit from.

This site provides information on some of the largest Greek events in New Jersey. The festivals are generally run for three to four days around a summer weekend and in addition to promoting the Greek culture, they raise money to support many worthwhile charitable causes.

The Best Greek Festivals in NJ

May 2009 Greek Festivals
St. George Greek Orthodox Church Greek Festival Clifton May 1-3, 2009 818 Valley Road Clifton 973-779-2626	An experience in Greek culture and cuisine. This three day event offers something for everyone. The indoor Dining Hall features our main Greek entrées and appetizers. Browse the menu for a complete list of our culinary offerings. The Outdoor Taverna offers gyro, souvlaki, and Greek fries with plenty of covered seating. Stop by the outdoor Ouzeri for grilled octopus, Greek sausages, and feta cheese platters all made to order. Beer, wine, ouzo, and soft drinks are available at both the indoor and outdoor bars. To finish off your meal,thereare Greek pastries, loukoumades, frappe, and Greek coffee. Thd indoor Marketplace features vendors who have an eclectic array of merchandise for all tastes, with their very own Greek Corner "Bakaliko" for a variety of Greek goods, music, clothing, and much more. There are games and rides for the kids. We have Live Greek Musicand Greek Folk Dancing both Friday and Saturday nights. Take a church tour and learn more about the history, theology, literature, and art of the Orthodox Church. Tours are given throughout the weekend.
St. George Greek Orthodox Church - Trenton May 14-17, 2009 1200 Klockner Road Trenton, NJ, 08619 (609) 586-4448	34th Annual Festival!! Indoors - Come Rain or Shine Authentic Greek food and wine Live Greek Music and Folk Dancers (Evenings) Homemade pastries and Gourmet foods Outdoor Grills, Gyros & Souvlaki Flea Market and Vendors
St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church 35th Annual Greek Festival May 14-17, 2009 51 Paramus Road, Paramus, New Jersey 07652 201-368-8881	Fun for the entire family --- Includes Greek food - GYRO, SOUVLAK, BAKLAVA , pastries; Wine, Vendors, Games, Super 50/50 Rafle, Video Sales, Ouzo, Beer, Loukoumades, Outdor Taverna LIVE GREEK MUSIC & DANCING IN THE AISLES
St. John the Theologian Greek Festival May 23-31, 2009 353 Clinton Avenue Tenafly, NJ, 07670 201 567 5072	This year, for 4 days they will be celebrating their 39th anniversary of providing a real "Greek" cultural experience. Feast with them at their "family table", celebrating Greek culture, traditions, history and faith. The delightful atmosphere of the St. John Festival is filled by the unique sounds of "bouzouki" music and the sight of our talented dance groups entertaining you with their traditional award winning performances that will take you back in time. Take the time to enjoy the unique cuisine, visit the shops, enjoy the music, join in the dancing and explore the religious and cultural exhibits.
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church Festival Friday, May 29 - Sunday, May 31, 2009 St. Demetrios Church 41-47 Wisteria Street (Corner of Sadowski Pkwy) Perth Amboy 732-826-4466 "Five of the Greek Dancers, courtesy of Jeff Kubu."	Come Join the Fun at The Festival By The Bay!!! Try some Greek Food, Pastries, and Wine along with Traditional Greek Folk Dancing and Games with Prizes! Don't Miss the BEST LOUKOUMADES around! It's Indoors and Outdoors, come Rain or Shine. Festival Hours are: Friday: 11am - 11pm Saturday: 11am - 12 midnight Sunday: 12 noon -7 pm
June 2009 Greek Festivals
St. Andrew - Greek Festival June 12,13,14, 2009 1447 Sussex Turnpike Randolph 973-584-0388	Authentic Greek Food, Drinks & Delicious Pastries Live Greek Music - featuring Aphrodite Daniel Traditional Greek Folk Dancers Outdoor Taverna, Agora Marketplace Shopping, Kiddie Corner & Raffles
The Greek Orthodox Parish of Hunterdon County - Greek Festival June 20-21, 2009 Razberry's Banquet Center Route 12 Flemington, NJ 908-782-9741	Delicious Greek Food and Delectable Desserts with menu overseen by John Kaldes, parish council president and author of Made in Greece: A Guided Tour of Greek Cooking ; Greek wines and beer: Cultural Entertainment and Exhibits featuring Greek music and folk dancing performances; Children's Rides & Amusements, Arts and Crafts; Vendors of Fine and Costume jewelry, Hand-crafted items and imported Greek specialties, Silent auction of original oil painting by local artist. Door prizes, raffles and dance contests and more
Borough of Keyport - International Festival Saturday, June 27, 2009 70 West Front Street Keyport 732-739-5138	International Food and Music Festival: Greek-Italian-German Raindate- June 28th, Noon – 7:00 PM
September 2009 Greek Festivals
31st Annual Greek Festival Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church September 10-13, 2009 721 Rahway Avenue Union 908-964-7957	The Annual Fall Greek Festival; 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) Rain or Shine
St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church September 10-13, 2009 2200 Church Road Toms River 732-255-5525	An annual Greek Festival featuring homemade Greek Food & pastries, the youth of our parish dancing traditional Greek Dances,tours of our beautiful church, live music as well as DJs in between and vendors of all sorts to purchase items as memories of your visit. Come all 4 days, rain or shine, to experience the Greek traditional festivities
October 2009 Greek Festivals
Agora Greek Festival October 1, 2, 3, 2009 Greek Orthodox Church of St. Thomas 615 Mercer St. Cherry Hill, NJ 856-665-1731	The Agora Greek feast is Southern New Jersey's longest running annual cultural event and is the most attended Greek-American community event in the area.This is an event that draws 20,000 to 25,000 with your gyros and your souvaki. Noon until 1 am each day

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5/14 - Thursday: 11am-9pm
5/15 - Friday: 11am-midnite
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