Charlotte’s Greek Festival Celebrates It’s 30th Year This Week!
The 30th annual Yiasou Greek Festival is going to be larger than ever! Visitors from all around come to savor the culture of their Green ancestors: culture abounds, ranging from art, clothing and jewelry to food and music.
Inside Dilworth’s Holy Trinity Greek Cathedral – Be sure to take the tour! As you enter, light a candle and pay respect to the icons as you tour the breathtaking cathedral, which was built in 1951.
Charlotte’s Greek Festival has grown to one of the largest festivals in the state. The colorful culture is kept alive year after year and the entire community enjoys the celebration as they come in droves–to the tune of about 40,000!
Some visit the festival every day just for the food! Gyros, pitas, baklava, Greek wine… and more are cooked by parishioners, using their ancestor’s coveted recipes and served by hundreds of volunteers.
The Yiasou Festival in Charlotte has been the recipient of several awards over recent years including:
• Best International Event – Charlotte Magazine in 2009
• Best International Festival – Charlotte Magazine in 2005
• The Best of Charlotte Award for Best Festival in 2004 – Creative Loafing
• One of Charlotte’s Best Festivals in 2003 by Charlotte Observer readers
• Best Ethnic Festival of 2004, 2003 and 2000 – Creative Loafing
There’s something for everyone at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Greek Festival!
Charlotte Greek Festival Hours:
• Thursday, Sept. 8th | 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Friday, Sept. 9th | 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Saturday, Sept. 10th | 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Sunday, Sept. 11th | 12 noon to 8 p.m.
Admission is $2.00. Children 12 and under are admitted free as long as they are accompanied by a parent or guardian.
School groups and senior citizens groups can make arrangements for FREE admission by contacting Helen Karras at the church office at 704-334-4771.
YIASOU!
