The Best Greek Festivals and Celebrations in New Jersey
This is Your Guide To The Best Greek Festivals. They Feature New Jersey's Popular Greek Fests, Celebrations, and Orthodox Church Public Events
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.
Greek Festivals typically have a religious underpinning and are apt to create celebrations that follow the Greek Orthodox calendar.
These Greek Celebrations typically include a taste of Greek Culture with Greek food, live music, traditional Greek Folk Dancing and hospitality. and Church tours.
Greek Festivals 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: 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
2021 Greek Festivals and Events
September 9, 10, 11, 12, 2021
721 Rahway Avenue
Union, NJ
Website
908) 964-7957.
Come rain or shine under the tents!
This festival features Moussaka, pastitsio, leg of lamb, dolmades, spanakopites, tiropites, and more food along with folk dancing and live music. There's nothing like a Greek festival! There will be a full lineup of homemade Greek food & homemade desserts, full bar, vendors, rides and games.
September 17, 18, & 19th, 2021
Cathedral of St John the Theologian
353 E Clinton Ave.
Tenafly, NJ
Website
(201) 567-5072
Experience a day and a night in Greece. Fabulous activities, tasty foods and pastries as well as a live Greek band on both Friday and Saturday nights.
September 24th, 25th, & 26th, 2021
Ss. Nicholas, Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church
80 Laurel Ave.
Roseland, NJ
Website
Live Greek music, Greek dancing. gyros, souvlaki, home made pastries and more. They will feature the best of new and traditional Greek music.
Shuttle Transportation located at 75 Livingston Avenue, Roseland (Exit 5B -Route 280)
September 24, 25, 26, 2021
2200 Church Road
Toms River
Website
Features homemade Greek Food & pastries including Loukoumades, Souvlakia, Gyros and more! Come taste authentic Greek food and pastries, Loukoumades, Souvlakia, Gyros and more! Watch their GOYANS and youth groups perform traditional and award winning Greek dances and enjoy live music, rides and games. If you're looking for a fun filled weekend, Saint Barbara's Greek Festival is the place! Large indoor Dining room, Outdoor 60′ x 90′ Entertainment tent, Outdoor Greek Food Court with Beer Truck and full bar, Rides and Games, Indoor 12,000 sq.ft. Vendor area with Bistro tables to enjoy your fresh Greek Pastry and Coffee.
September 24, 25, 26, 2021; (rain or shine)
Friday 12pm-11pm, Saturday 12pm,-11pm, Sunday 12pm-7pm
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
467 Grandview Avenue
Wyckoff, NJ 07481
Website
201-652-4774
This festival features authentic Greek food, lLive Greek music, Greek dancing, wine tasting, and games for kids. Free offsite parking. Parking shuttles are offered from 3 locations, Coolidge School, Hawthorne Gospel Church and Abundant Life Reformed Church.
October 7, 8, 9, 10, 2021
St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church
615 Mercer Street
Cherry Hill, NJ
Website
(856) 665 1731
info@greekagorafestival.com
This event features the celebration and tradition of our Greek beliefs, the best food this side of the Acropolis, delicious wines, and great entertainment.
