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Saint Demetrios Lincoln Square Greek Fest (2018) - Chicago

Date of event:

July 27, 28 and 29

Location of event:

Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, Chicago

Saint Demetrios Lincoln Square Greek Fest in Chicago

St. Demetrios in Chicago hosted its 69th annual Greek Fest featuring great food and drink, live music, dancing, family games, kiddie rides and more!

Known as “Chicago’s Greekfest,” St. Demetrios was happy to serve the community with authentic Greek food including Souvlaki, Chicken, Lamb, Pastichio, Gyros, Saganaki and other favorites.

Pastries and other delicacies included kourambiedes (white sugar cookies), baklava, galaktobouriko and St. Demetrios' world famous Loukoumades!

Imported and domestic beverages were served at The Taverna while The Kafenio offered Greek coffee, frappe and more.

This event photo gallery was sponsored by Empress Banquets — providing the Chicagoland area with exceptional banquets for 35 years. The Empress can accommodate elegant weddings and other special events for up to 700 people.

Happy participants - St. Demetrios Lincoln Square Greekfest, Chicago

Hard working volunteer - St. Demetrios Lincoln Square Greekfest, Chicago

Hard working volunteers - St. Demetrios Lincoln Square Greekfest, Chicago

Church leaders - St. Demetrios Lincoln Square Greekfest, Chicago

Happy participant - St. Demetrios Lincoln Square Greekfest, Chicago

Hard working volunteers with church leader - St. Demetrios Lincoln Square Greekfest, Chicago

Church leader - St. Demetrios Lincoln Square Greekfest, Chicago

Glenview Greek Fest (2018)

Date of event:

July 21 & 22

Location of event:

Sts. Peter & Paul Greek Orthodox Church, Glenview

Glenview Greek Fest at Saints Peter & Paul Greek Orthodox Church

Sts. Peter & Paul Greek Orthodox Church hosted its annual festival where hundreds of guests enjoyed authentic Greek food, live music, drinks, dancing and more.

Popular food items included pork souvlaki, grilled octopus, athenian chicken, gyros, greek sausage (loukaniko), spanakopita and more.

Guests also enjoyed a variety of Greek pastries and other sweet treats including loukoumades, baklava and Homer's famous ice cream!

This event photo gallery was sponsored by Union Ale House — serving great food and drink in a friendly, casual setting. The family owned eatery is Prospect Height's favorite place to enjoy appetizers, burgers, wraps, bbq ribs and great daily specials. Drink specials also available every day!

Happy participants - Glenview Greek Fest at Sts. Peter & Paul

Hard working volunteers - Glenview Greek Fest at Sts. Peter & Paul

Hard working volunteer - Glenview Greek Fest at Sts. Peter & Paul

Police officers - Glenview Greek Fest at Sts. Peter & Paul

Orpheus Greek Dance Troupe Members - Glenview Greek Fest at Sts. Peter & Paul

Orpheus Greek Dance Troupe performing - Glenview Greek Fest at Sts. Peter & Paul

Church leader with volunteers - Glenview Greek Fest at Sts. Peter & Paul

Church leader with volunteer - Glenview Greek Fest at Sts. Peter & Paul

Young fan enjoying the dance performance - Glenview Greek Fest at Sts. Peter & Paul

Hard working volunteer & guest - Glenview Greek Fest at Sts. Peter & Paul

Governor Bruce Rauner with his wife and church staff - Glenview Greek Fest at Sts. Peter & Paul

Big Greek Food Fest of Niles (2018)

Date of event:

July 13, 14 & 15

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.

Once again, thousands flocked to the biggest festival in Niles for authentic Greek food including souvlaki, gyros, roasted lamb, pastichio, dolmades, Grecian chicken and more.

Visitors also enjoyed Greek pastries, imported Greek wines, Greek taverna, cooking classes, live music, festival dancers, kids corner, crafts, face painting and more.

Free parking and ATM also available.

Happy participants - Big Greek Food Fest, Niles

Hard working volunteer - Big Greek Food Fest, Niles

Hard working volunteers - Big Greek Food Fest, Niles

Father George working the gyros - Big Greek Food Fest, Niles

Police officers and emergency team - Big Greek Food Fest, Niles

Dance troupe members - Big Greek Food Fest, Niles

Father Dean with church leader - Big Greek Food Fest, Niles

Friendly welcoming committee - Big Greek Food Fest, Niles

Happy participants dancing - Big Greek Food Fest, Niles

Father George with church leader - Big Greek Food Fest, Niles

Brothers enjoying The Big Greek Food Fest, Niles

Saint Demetrios Lincoln Square Greek Fest (2018) - Chicago

Glenview Greek Fest (2018)

Big Greek Food Fest of Niles (2018)

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