Opa! 46th annual Greek Festival begins this week at St. Demetrios Church in Daytona
As the second weekend of November approaches, it’s time for one of the most beloved events in Daytona Beach.
The 46th annual Greek Festival, hosted by the St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, will once again bring four days of food, live music, dancing and celebration of Greek culture and heritage.
“Come and enjoy our delicious authentic Greek foods and pastries, live music and entertainment and our beautiful waterfront setting,” the festival website says. “Our parish members and volunteers look forward to sharing in the celebration of life and our Greek culture.”
Back after COVID: Opa! Greek Festival offers weekend of music, dancing, culture and cuisine
Whether you are a regular or a first-timer, here's what you need to know before your visit:
When is the Daytona Greek Festival?
The festival always happens on the second weekend of November.
The festival kicks off Thursday, Nov. 9, and runs from 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
On Friday and Saturday, it runs from 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Sunday, the festival’s final day, runs from 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where is the Daytona Greek Festival?
The festival, which is free and open to the public, takes place at the St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 129 N. Halifax Ave. in Daytona Beach.
What to expect for the Daytona Greek Festival
As is tradition, attendees can expect days full of food, live music and dancing.
You can even preorder your meal on the festival’s website.
Food includes gyros, souvlaki sandwiches, Greek salads, moussaka, tiropita, dolmades, pastitsio, spanakopita, as well as galaktoboureko and baklava for dessert. Prices range from $5-$55.
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The festival has also set its “Greek Dance Troupe Schedule” for this year. Dance groups Asteria, Neolea, Fotia and Diaskedasi will entertain guests throughout the afternoon from Thursday to Sunday.
For information, visit greekfestivaldaytonabeach.com or call 386-252-6012.
This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: Greek Festival in Daytona offers food, entertainment, culture and more
