The following is information from the 2008 Greek Food Festival
Please check back in mid-2009 for updated information

Please address media related questions and requests to:

Mary Carter
214.418.3790

Or the Church Office: 972.991.9966

For all other inquiries, please contact the Festival Hot Line: 972.233.4880

GREEK FOOD FESTIVAL SET FOR SEPTEMBER 26 - 28

DALLAS, TX - The Greek Food Festival of Dallas returns Friday, September 26th for three days of Greek food, music, shopping and fun.

The city's Greek-American community will swing open its doors for the 52nd consecutive year to share its rich hospitality and culture. Delicious cuisine and pastries authentically made in the festival kitchen, spirited live music and dance, and a marketplace brimming with imports, will transform the corner of Hillcrest & Alpha into Dallas' own Greek island. The festival is presented by Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 13555 Hillcrest Road at Alpha.

Favorite features include the groceria (stock up on everything from spices and cheeses to olive oil and olive trees); the cooking school (ongoing demonstrations by real Greek foodies); and the pastry store (where baklava, is just one of many scrumptious choices).

The wide-ranging marketplace or agora features imported goods as well as the creations of Greek-American artists and artisans including "Olympic Artist" Rip Kastaris, whose commissioned work for the Beijing Olympics will be on display, and Dallas artist, photographer and gallery owner MK Semos.

Live Greek music, ongoing performances by the colorful festival dancers, tours of the church and its Byzantine iconography, and the Hellenic Cultural Center all add up to an exhilarating three-day Greek-style celebration.

A gala preview night hosted by Honorary Chair Ebby Halliday will kick the festival off on Thursday evening, September 25th. Benefiting Holy Trinity Academy, the event is a fun-filled Greek party including hors d'oeuvres, an open wine and beer bar, a seated Greek feast, first-choice shopping in the marketplace, a silent auction, lively entertainment, and Greek music and dancing. Please visit the festival website, www.GreekFestivalOfDallas.com, for ticket information and other details.

On Friday, September 26, Lunch-To-Go, will provide pre-ordered plate lunches for curbside pick-up from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The festival will officially open Friday at 4 p.m., with dinner from 5 to 9 and activities until 10:30. The festival continues Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5:30. In addition to plate lunches and dinners, A Taste of Greek Dallas will feature a la carte specialties from Burger House, Greek Café & Bakery, Greek Isles, Opa! Grille and Stratos Restaurant.

Visit www.GreekFestivalOfDallas.com for complete details, or call the Festival Hotline, 972-233-4880 or the church office, 972-991-1166. Tickets are available for advance purchase at Holy Trinity and on line.