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St. Demetrios of Elmhurst Greek Fest (2022)

Date of event:

June 17-18-19

Location of event:

St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, Elmhurst

St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Elmhurst welcomed everyone back to its popular 3-day festival where guests enjoyed great food, drinks, music, dancing and fun for the kids.

Authentic Greek food included souvlaki, freshly sliced gyros, pastichio, spanakopita (spinach pie), Athenian chicken and more. Sweet treats included loukoumades, baklava and a variety of Greek pastries.

Live music Friday night was provided by Hi-Infidelity (classic rock cover band). The Panopoulos Orchestrate played Greek music Sat and Sun nights. The entire staff at St Demetrios thanks everyone for their support and looks forward to serving you again next year.

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Friends enjoying the St Demetrios Greek Fest in Elmhurst

Couple enjoying the St Demetrios Greek Fest in Elmhurst

Mom and baby enjoying the St Demetrios Greek Fest in Elmhurst

Hard working volunteers at the St Demetrios Greek Fest in Elmhurst

Family enjoying the St Demetrios Greek Fest in Elmhurst

Happy participant enjoying the St Demetrios Greek Fest in Elmhurst

Enjoying the kid's rides at the St Demetrios Greek Fest in Elmhurst

First responders enjoying the St Demetrios Greek Fest in Elmhurst

Hard working volunteer at the St Demetrios Greek Fest in Elmhurst

Kids enjoying the St Demetrios Greek Fest in Elmhurst

Police officers and guest enjoying the St Demetrios Greek Fest in Elmhurst

Church leaders with guests at the St Demetrios Greek Fest in Elmhurst

Participants enjoying the St Demetrios Greek Fest in Elmhurst

Police officers at the St Demetrios Greek Fest in Elmhurst

Classic rock cover band Hi-Infidelity at the St Demetrios Greek Fest in Elmhurst

Entrance at the St Demetrios Greek Fest in Elmhurst

Mom and kids enjoying the St Demetrios Greek Fest in Elmhurst

Big Greek Food Fest of Niles (2021)

Date of event:

July 16-17-18

Location of event:

St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church, Niles

St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church hosted its annual "Big Greek Food Fest of Niles" where guests enjoyed great food, drinks, live music, dancing, gift shopping, cooking demonstrations and more.

Specialty food items included souvlaki, Athenian chicken, pastichio, moussaka, spinach pie (spanakopita), salads, grilled octopus, dolmades and a nice selection of beer, wine and soft drinks. The pastry tent and coffee shop served Greek desserts including baklava, greek cookies and of course, loukoumades (hot deep-fried honey puffs)!

Live entertainment was provided by RYTHMOS band and the DIONYSOS Greek dance troupe. The entire church staff thanks everyone for their support and looks forward to serving you again in 2022.

This event photo gallery is sponsored by Charcoal Flame Grill in Morton Grove The friendly neighborhood restaurant is known for their famous homemade gyros, kabobs, gourmet salads, bbq ribs, all beef hot dogs and Greek specialties including pastichio, spinach pie, boneless Grecian pork chops and more.

Happy participants - Big Greek Food Fest, Niles

Hard working volunteers - Big Greek Food Fest, Niles

Niles Police Officers - Big Greek Food Fest, Niles

The Dionysos dance troupe - Big Greek Food Fest, Niles

Friendly greeters - Big Greek Food Fest, Niles

Dionysos dance troupe member - Big Greek Food Fest, Niles

WGN's Dean Richards and friends - Big Greek Food Fest, Niles

Fest chairman Rich "Koz" with Niles Mayor - Big Greek Food Fest, Niles

Church leader with guests - Big Greek Food Fest, Niles

Hard working volunteer - Big Greek Food Fest, Niles

Festival staff - Big Greek Food Fest, Niles

Dionysos dance troupe members - Big Greek Food Fest, Niles

Octoberfest (2020) at Johnny's Kitchen & Tap in Glenview

Date of event:

Sept 18 thru 27

Location of event:

Johnny's Kitchen & Tap in Glenview

Johnny's Kitchen & Tap in Glenview hosted Octoberfest in the Tent, a weeklong celebration of great food, fellowship, live music and dancing.

Customers feasted on Johnny's famous rotisserie pork loin, chicken schnitzel, bratwurst, regular menu items and plenty of German beer including Hacker-Pschorr Weisse, Hofbrau Octoberfest, Krombacher and Steigl.

Live entertainment was provided by Bonnie Bridges (Sept 18 & 19), Blonde Date (Sept 25, images below) and Deborah & Rich (Sept 26). Visit Johnny's website for more information about food specials, holidays and other special events...