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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.

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Note: This information is provided by event sponsors as a free service to our viewers. Sometimes conditions require cancellations or changes of dates, times and location which are not reflected in the original schedule. Before planning a trip to visit one of the listed events, it is suggested that you call the event sponsor to confirm the event schedule or for additional information on the event.

The Best Greek Festivals in NJ

May 2010 Greek Festivals

St. George Greek Orthodox Church Greek Festival
April 30 - May 2, 2010
818 Valley Road
Clifton, NJ
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.

Come shop our indoor Marketplace featuring our select vendors who have an eclectic array of merchandise for all tastes. Visa, Mastercard and American Express are accepted at all church operated stations. There are games and rides for the kids. We have Live Greek Music and 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. Please don't forget to pick up a raffle ticket for this years Mercedes Benz Car Raffle. Click here for more info and to obtain a raffle ticket request form.

St. George Greek Orthodox Church - Trenton
May 13-16, 2010
1200 Klockner Road
Trenton, NJ, 08619
(609) 586-4448
35th 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
36th Annual Greek Festival
May 13, 14, 15, 16, 2010
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. Andrew - Greek Festival
May 14, 15, 16, 2010
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

Saint George Greek Orthodox Church
May 14, 15, & 16, 2010

St George Greek Church

1101 River Road
Piscataway, NJ
732-463-1642
Greek.Festival@comcast.net
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

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. 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.
Free parking and shuttle service is available at the Church and Rutgers Stadium.

June 2010 Greek Festivals

Holy Trinity Greek Fest 2010
June 3rd 4th, 5th, 2010
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
250 Gallows Hill Road, Westfield, NJ
908- 233-8533
Holy Trinity Greek Fest

Noon - 11:00 PM

St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church Festival
June 4th, 5th and 6th 2010
St. Demetrios Church
41-47 Wisteria Street (Corner of Sadowski Pkwy)
Perth Amboy
732-826-4466


St Demetrios Greek Festival
"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

Kimisis Greek Annual Festival
June 10-13, 2010
Greek Orthodox Church
20 Hillcrest Road
Holmdel NJ
732-739-1515

RAIN or SHINE

Rides, Games & Prizes Greek Food & Pastry Boutique & Souvenirs Folk Dancing Music By Privilege Entertainment

Thursday, June 10, 6pm to 10pm
Friday, June 11, 5pm to 11pm
Saturday, June 12, 2pm to 11pm
Sunday, June 13, 12 Noon to 8pm
Greek Night After Hours, Saturday 11pm to 2am

St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church
Friday, June 11, 2010 - Sunday, June 12, 2010
2200 Church Road
Toms River
732-255-5525

 

The Spring Greek Festival features 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.

July 2010 Greek Festivals

2010 Opa! Big Fat Greek Festival
July 2, 3, and 4, 2010
Razberry's Banquet Center
Route 12
Flemington, NJ
908-782-9741flemingtongreekfestival@comcast.net

Opra Big Fat Greek Festival

Enjoy traditional Greek foods, such as moussaka, pastichio, lamb, spinach and cheese pies, and daily specials, along with delicious specialty desserts of baklava, koulourakia (Greek butter cookies) and other Greek pastries. The huge tented outdoor grill area adds choices of gyro and souvlaki. Enjoy evenings of Greek music and dancing, and Greek folk dances performed by Junior and Senior Dancers of Saint Anna Greek Orthodox Church and other dance troupes. Amusement Rides, Carnival Games, and Arts and Crafts, for children of all ages, add to family fun. A Greek "Bazaar" area features novelty boutiques, jewelry, and crafts. Door Prizes and Contests and Entertainment Free parking - rain or shine.

September 2010 Greek Festivals

St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church's 33nd Annual Greek Festival
September 9, 10, 11, 12, 2010
721 Rahway Avenue
Union, NJ
908-964-7957

The hours are: Thursday 6pm-10pm. Friday, Lunch specials will be served from 11:30am to 2:30pm, followed with Dinner from 6pm-12Midnight. Saturday 12Noon - 12Midnight. Sunday 12Noon – 8pm.
Admission is $1 and parking is free. Come rain or shine under the tents!

Enjoy the sounds of Greece with live music and authentic Folk dancing, featuring dance groups of all ages. A zeibekiko dance contest will be held on Saturday evening.

Also free Greek folk dancing lessons will be given throughout the festival. The festival features rides and games. Authentic Greek food, including moussaka roasted leg of lamb, chicken riganati, souvlaki and gyro.

St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church
Thursday, September 23, 2010 - Sunday, September 26, 2010
2200 Church Road
Toms River
732-255-5525

 

The Fall Greek Festival features 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.

October 2010 Greek Festivals

2010 "Agora Greek Festival"
October 7, 8, 9, 10, 2010
St Thomas Greek Orthodox Church
615 Mercer St.
Cherry Hill, NJ
856-665-1731
(609) 929-6000.

The tradition of our Greek beliefs, the best food this side of the Acropolis, delicious wines and great entertainment are celebrated. Our festival gives us the opportunity to proclaim our GREEK AMERICAN HERITAGE. The Agora Greek Festival signature event kicks off with all-day festivals of food, wine, music, dance and song. The weekend-long festival is an annual initiative of the St Thomas Greek Orthodox Church in Cherry Hill, NJ which, stages a number of events that represent the Greek way of life and shares our rich cultural and artistic heritage.

LUNCH BEGINS AT NOON THURSDAY & FRIDAY SENIORS CITIZEN LUNCH SPECIALS FREE ENTRANCE ON GROUNDS FREE PARKING THURSDAY OCT. 7, GREEK-AMERICAN MEDITERRANEAN NIGHT OPENS 7pm MEDITERRANEAN "LIVE" CULTURAL SHOW SHOW EVENT $20.00 - STUDENTS: FREE with I.D.

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