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Come, Be Greek For A Day! Assumption Greek Orthdox Church Hosts 'Greekfest' in Saint Clair Shores

August 20, 2023 10:19am EDT

ST CLAIR SHORES/GROSSE POINTE WOODS MI - Assumption Cultural Center’s GreekFest is the perfect annual summertime four-day, fun-filled event for the entire family. With authentic Greek food, entertainment and culture, GreekFest is an annual event that typically draws more than 10,000 people from throughout the metro Detroit area over the four-day weekend. This year's GreekFest kicks off on Thursday, Aug. 17, at 4 pm and runs through Sunday, Aug. 20. Festival-goers will enjoy live entertainment, Greek dancing, exciting marketplace shopping, Church tours, a special exhibit in the Hellenic Room, kids' tent and games, delicious Greek pastries, Taverna, surprise celebrities and much more! The Grand Opening ceremony takes place on Thursday, Aug. 17, at 5:00 p.m. Community leaders will be recognized. Rotating bands of Greek Music will perform throughout the weekend. Highlights always are the Assumption dance groups providing colorful entertainment, including the Hellenic Society for the Performing Arts, with costumes and dances from the regions of Greece. This year we welcome Irish, Ukrainian and Polish dancers who will perform the dances of their cultures! Open dancing follows with Assumption Dancers teaching the easy steps of Greek dancing throughout the weekend - audience participation is welcomed! FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS: GreekFest hours are: Thursday, Aug. 17, 4-10 p.m.; Friday, Aug. 18, 4-11 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 19, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; and Sunday, Aug. 20, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Authentic Greek Cuisine - Popular Hellenic menu items include such favorites as kebobs, spinach pie, lamb shanks, stuffed grape leaves, pastitsio (Greek lasagna), flaming cheese, Greek salad, Coney dogs, Gyros and more! Chicken tenders, hot dogs and fries are popular with kids. For those with a sweet tooth there are home-made pastries galore prepared by the ladies of Assumption, including Baklava, custard rolls, Greek breads and cookies, and Loukoumades (honey balls) loved by everyone! A Taverna also is available for adults ages 21 years and older. A Drive-Thru Carryout Express Station - Gaining in popularity each year, Greek classic food dishes are available for carryout. The drive-thru hours: Thursday and Friday, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Call ahead at (586) 596-6326 or (586) 779-8071. View our menu or order online at www.assumptiongreekfestival.com Something for Kids of Every Age - Kids' activities include inflatables, giant slide, games, magic and puppet shows, jugglers, stilt walkers, a balloon man and more! Face painters also will delight all with their renditions of Spiderman, pirates, rainbows, unicorns, tigers and, of course, Greek flags. The Detroit Parade Company will charm all ages with their artistic displays. Kids can have fun and parents can sit, watch and take a break from their own fun and festivities