Greek Festivals and Events in New Jersey

Here you can find 2012's most popular and largest Greek festivals and Events in NJ.

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.

They typically 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.

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.

April 2012 Greek Festivals and Events

Hellenic Dancers of NJ 40th Anniversary
April 29, 2012
Pines Manor
2085 Lincoln Highway
Edison, NJ
732-229-3998
info@hellenicdancersofnj.org
Come to experience a group of 40 first, second, or third generation Greek-American young adults who are and are dedicated to perpetuating their heritage through enthusiastic performances of the regional folk dances of Greece.

May 2012 Greek Festivals and Events

St. George Greek Orthodox Church Greek Festival
Friday, May 4th, Noon - Midnight, Saturday, May 5th, Noon - Midnight; and Sunday, May 6th, 2012, Noon - 8pm
818 Valley Road
Clifton, NJ
973-779-2626
An experience in Greek culture and cuisine. This two day event offers something for everyone. The indoor Dining Hall features our main Greek entrées and appetizers.

Saint George Greek Orthodox Church Festival
May 18, 19, 20, 2012
1101 River Road
Piscataway, NJ
732-463-1642
Greek.Festival@comcast.net
St George Greek Church
This annual three-day-event attracts thousands of people each year who come to enjoy a taste of Greek culture with homemade Greek food, live music, traditional Greek Folk Dancing, and Church tours. Hours: Friday, 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM, Saturday, 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM, Sunday12:00 noon – 8:00 PM. Free parking and shuttle service is available at the Church and Rutgers Stadium.

NJ Greek Fest - The Westfield Greek Festival
Thursday, May 31, 2012 to Saturday, June 2, 2012 Holy
Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
250 Gallows Road
Westfield, NJ
908-233-8533
Come experience a a taste of Greece in Westfield. The festival features the best Greek food including Gyros, Spanakopita (spinach pie), Greek Feta Cheese, Fried Calamari, Loukoumathes (Greek donuts with honey), Baklava, and more along with 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. There is plenty of free parking both on site and just down the street at Union College.

June 2012 Greek Festivals and Events

St. Demetrios Greek Festival By The Bay
June 1, 2, 3, 2012
St. Demetrios Church
41-47 Wisteria Street (Corner of Sadowski Pkwy)
Perth Amboy
732-826-4466
stdgoa@gmail.com
St Demetrios Greek Festival Come to enjoy a taste of Greek culture with Greek Food, Pastries, Wine; traditional Greek folk dancing and games with prizes! It's Indoors (under the tent) and outdoors, rain or shine.

Kimisis Greek Annual Festival
June 7, 8, 9, 10, 2012
Greek Orthodox Church
20 Hillcrest Road
Holmdel NJ
732-739-1515
Enjoy a taste of Greek Culture with Greek food, pastry, specialty items, folk dancing, music, rides, games, and prizes.
Rain or shine

St. Andrew - Greek Festival
June 8, 9, 10, 2012
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, and raffles.

Last year's 2011 Greek Festivals and Events

May 2011 Greek Festivals and Events

St. George Greek Orthodox Church - Trenton
May 19 – 22, 2011
1200 Klockner Road
Trenton, NJ, 08619
(609) 586-4448
Indoors - Rain or Shine
Authentic Greek food and wine including homemade pastries, gyros & souvlaki with live Greek music and folk dancers, and a flea market with vendors.

2011 Opa! Big Fat Greek Festival
Friday, May 27th (5-10 PM); Saturday, May 28th (12-10 PM) and Sunday, May 29, 2011 (12-8 PM))
Razberry's Banquet Center
Route 12
Flemington, NJ
For more information and directions:
www.StAnnaGOC.org or call the parish office at 908-782-9741
Opra Big Fat Greek Festival Enjoy cultural entertainment featuring Greek music, folk dancing performances and a variety of community performers, children's rides and amusements, and Greek arts and crafts specialities. John Kaldes, parish council president and author of a Greek cookbook will create and oversee the menu of traditional Greek foods.

Hosted by St. Anna Greek Orthodox Church (formerly The Greek Orthodox Parish of Hunterdon County) a non-profit organization. Free parking - rain or shine.

June 2011 Greek Festivals and Events

St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church Spring Greek Festival
Friday, June 10 - Sunday, June 12, 2011
2200 Church Road
Toms River
732-255-5525
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.

August 2011 Greek Festivals and Events

Carnival by The Bay
August 3 through 7, 2011
41-47 Wisteria Street (on the waterfront)
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
A great family event hosted by St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church features unlimited rides all night (only $20), games, food, including Greek Food such as Gyros, Souvlaki and Loukoumades (Greek Honey Puffs).
Times:
Wednesday, Aug. 3rd - Friday, Aug. 5th, 5pm to 10pm
Saturday, Aug. 6 - Sunday, Aug. 7, 2pm to 10pm
Advance Ticket Sales for Rides Available at 50% OFF until Aug. 2. Contact for Advance Ticket Sales: ChurchByTheBay@gmail.com For Directions & Info: http://www.stdemetriospa.com/ Free Admission

September 2011Greek Festivals and Events

St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church's 33nd Annual Greek Festival
September 8 - 11, 2011
721 Rahway Avenue
Union, NJ
908-964-7957
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.
Schedule: Thursday September 8, 6 pm - Midnight
Friday Lunch September 9 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM, Friday September 9 6 pm - Midnight
Saturday September 10 12 Noon - Midnight Sunday September 11 12 Noon - 8pm.

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