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Big Greek Food Fest of Niles (2019)

Date of event: 
July 19-20-21
Location of event: 
St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church, Niles
This photo gallery is sponsored by Andrew's Open Pit and Spirits in Park Ridge

St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church hosted its annual Big Greek Food Fest of Niles where guests enjoyed great food, music, dancing, gift shopping and fun for the kids.

Visitors feasted on traditional Greek food items along with frappe, coffee and popular pastries including St. Haralambos' famous Loukoumades. Live entertainment provided by RYTHMOS.

The entire church staff thanks everyone for their support and looks forward to seeing family and friends again next year for another weekend of Greek-style fun.

This event photo gallery is sponsored by Andrew's Open Pit & Spirits — a favorite Park Ridge restaurant famous for their rotisserie chicken, bbq ribs, fresh seafood, steaks, chops, burgers and more. Private party room available for up to 85 people.

St. Sophia Greek Festival in Elgin - 2019

Date of event: 
July 12-13-14
Location of event: 
St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church, Elgin

St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church in Elgin celebrated the 40th anniversary of its acclaimed Greek Fest with authentic food, pastries, music, dancing, fun for the kids and Market Place shopping.

Visitors enjoyed Greek food specialties including Souvlaki, Gyros, Pastichio, Moussaka, Greek Salad, Calamari, Greek Chicken and flaming Saganaki (OPA)! Pastries included Baklava, Kourambiedes, Diples and St. Sophia's famous Loukoumades (deep-fried batter puffs drizzled with cinnamon and honey).

Live entertainment featured Dueling Pianos (Fri night), and DJ Bobby Styles and Alpha Tunes (Sat & Sun). The Agape Dance Troupe also entertained guests with Greek style dance performances.

This event photo gallery is sponsored by Alexander's Cafe — Elgin's family restaurant serving traditional breakfast items plus their famous burgers, salads, chicken, sandwiches, charbroiled steaks, baby back ribs and more.

St. Nectarios Greek Fest Palatine - 2019

Date of event: 
June 21, 22 and 23
Location of event: 
St. Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church, Palatine
St. Nectarios Greek Fest, Palatine

Thousands of guests came out on the first official weekend of summer to enjoy great food, music, dancing, plaka shopping and fun for the kids at St. Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church annual festival in Palatine.

Happy participants feasted on authentic Greek food including pastichio, souvlaki, gyros, Greek-style chicken, spanakopita (spinach-pie), Greek sausage, saganaki and more. Desserts included sweet treats like baklava, ice cream, Greek frappe and loukoumades (deep-fried batter puffs drizzled with cinnamon and honey). Many visitors also enjoyed the convenience of the drive-thru.

Live entertainment provided by DejaVu (Fri night) and RYTHMOS (Sat & Sun night). Guests also enjoyed dance performances by the church's own Levedia Dance Group. St. Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church is proud to celebrate its 45th anniversary as a church community.

This event photo gallery is sponsored by Concorde Banquets — renowned for its beautifully private setting, elegant ballrooms and outstanding cuisine...hosting grand weddings and other special events for up to 800 people.

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