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Big Greek Food Fest of Niles (2017)

Date of event:

July 14, 15 & 16

Location of event:

St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church, Niles

Each year in July, Holy Taxiarhai and St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church presents the Big Greek Food Fest of Niles.

Featured at the festival are authentic Greek food, roasted lamb, loukoumathes, greek pastries, imported Greek wines, Greek taverna, cooking classes, live music, festival dancers, kids corner, crafts, face painting and more. Parking is free, and they provide an ATM.

This event photo gallery was sponsored by Annie's Pancake House — Skokie's favorite family restaurant serving home-style omelets, pancakes, waffles, sandwiches, burgers, chicken, pastas and more.

Happy participants - Big Greek Food Fest, Niles

Hard working volunteers - Big Greek Food Fest, Niles

Hard working volunteer - Big Greek Food Fest, Niles

Church leader with guests - Big Greek Food Fest Niles

Church leader with fresh cooked souvlaki - Big Greek Food Fest, Niles

Happy participants dancing - Big Greek Food Fest, Niles

Festival dancer - Big Greek Food Fest, Niles

Friendly welcome volunteer - Big Greek Food Fest, Niles

St. Nectarios Greek Fest 2017

Date of event:

June 23, 24 and 25

Location of event:

St. Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church, Palatine

This photo gallery is sponsored by The Cotillion Banquets in Palatine, IL

Saint Nectarios in Palatine presented its annual Greek Fest where huge crowds enjoyed authentic Greek food, drinks at the Taverna, music, dancing and fun for the kids.

Guests enjoyed delicious Greek chicken, gyros, souvlaki, pastichio, spanakopita, loukaniko and much more, including Greek coffee, frappe and ice cream!

Visitors enjoyed shopping at The Plaka and also indulged in delicious Greek pastries and desserts, including St. Nectarios' world famous Loukoumades!

The drive-thru was also a huge success serving thousands in the community with food fest favorites.

This event photo gallery was sponsored by The Cotillion Banquets — Chicagoland's premier banquet facility.

Happy participants - St. Nectarios Greekfest, Palatine

Hard working volunteers - St. Nectarios Greekfest, Palatine

Hard working drive-thru volunteers, - St. Nectarios Greekfest, Palatine

Hard working volunteer - St. Nectarios Greekfest, Palatine

Fest chairman with wife - St. Nectarios Greekfest, Palatine

Church leader with volunteers - St. Nectarios Greekfest, Palatine

Hard working volunteer - Flaming Saganaki...OPA! St. Nectarios Greekfest, Palatine

Welcoming committee - St. Nectarios Greekfest, Palatine

St. Nectarios Greekfest Palatine - Outdoor Banner

American English at St. Demetrios Taste of Greece Festival (2017)

Date of event:

Fri June 16

Location of event:

St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, Elmhurst

This gallery sponsored by Omega Restaurant in Schaumburg and Downers Grove

St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church hosted its annual three day fest while celebrating 50 years as a congregation.

The annual Taste of Greece Fest featured great food, music, dancing and live entertainment including a fun performance by American English, everyone's favorite Beatles tribute band.

Guests also enjoyed delicious pastries and desserts plus wine and beer at the taverna. St. Demetrios is proud to celebrate 50 years in Elmhurst and looks forward to celebrating with the community again!

This event photo gallery was sponsored by Omega Pancake House — in Schaumburg and Downers Grove.