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Orlando Greek Fest (Facebook | Website) returns to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Maitland on Friday, November 6, through Sunday, November 8, with free admission, Greek food, live music, and traditional dancing.
The festival is at 1217 Trinity Woods Lane [GMap] in Maitland. Hours are 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, and this year’s motto is “Be Greek for a weekend!”
The kouzina on the grounds serves moussaka, pastitsio, dolmades, Grecian lamb shank, Greek-style baked chicken, shrimp saganaki, spanakopita, tiropita, avgolemono soup, and Greek salad are just some of the dishes to be expected. Gyro sandwiches and chicken or pork souvlaki skewers are also on the menu. Saganaki and calamari are served in the pavilion.
The coffee booth serves loukoumathes, baklava, and Greek frappe, along with Greek and American coffee. A bakery in the marketplace sells pastries like galaktoboureko, kourambiethes, melomakarona, kataifi, portokalopita, and baklava cheesecake.
Live bands play from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. The Hellenic Dance Troupe, Jr. Hellenic Dance Troupe, and Parea perform on all three days, with Friday shows at 7 p.m., 8 p.m., and 9 p.m. The children’s group Little Aegeans/Asteria/Filarakia performs at 5:45 p.m. Friday, 11:30 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. Saturday, and 11:30 a.m. Sunday.
Church parking costs $10 and is limited. Free off-site lots are at Hope Road and Wymore Road and at Sandspur Road and Wymore Road, with an air-conditioned shuttle to the festival. The shuttle starts at 4 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Full details are available HERE.
