WHAT: 43nd Annual Tampa Greek Food Festival
WHEN: Nov 7 – Nov. 8 2024
Friday Nov. 7 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Saturday Nov. 8 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
WHERE: St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church
2418 W. Swann Avenue Tampa FL 33609
WHY: Now in its 43rd year the Tampa Greek Festival returns to our Tampa Bay community after recovering from Hurricane Milton. With our campus fully restored and our faith strong we look forward to again sharing our rich culture heritage and faith with our community Our festival draws more than 7000 people to St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church in South Tampa’s Hyde Park neighborhood.
Truly what better way to spend the weekend than satisfying your cravings for Greek lamb gyros homemade pastitsio and many more delicious authentic Greek dishes? St. John's famous finishing touches such as Baklava Kourambiedes Koulourakia and many other famous Greek pastry treats are a tasty excuse to stay just a little longer and enjoy live music until closing.
You don’t have to fly 5000 miles to experience a taste of Greece:
● Greek Cuisine. Outstanding food & scrumptious pastries.
● Greek Café. Made-to-order Greek coffee.
● Live Music. Live music provided by Greek Bouzouki band John Demas & the Omega Project.
● Live Dance Performances. St. John’s dance groups performing around the clock.
● Greek Market. “The Bakaliko” or “neighborhood market” will feature traditional pantry essentials as well as jewelry and fine Mediterranean merchandise.
● Orthodox Bookstore selling Icons religious books gifts and jewelry.
● Children’s Play Zone.
● Church Tours. Tour of St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church and discover the meanings behind the ancient Christian faith. Tours provided by Rev. Fr. Stavros Akrotirianakis and Rev. Fr. John Stefero.
● Choir Performances. St. John choral program – listen to beautiful ancient hymns of an Orthodox liturgical service on Friday and Saturday night.
Additionally your giving helps support multiple charitable organizations including: LifePath Hospice LOVE Inc. Meals on Wheels OCMC IOCC Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry and Mathew 25. (Logos of charities available upon request.)
FESTIVAL ENTRY TICKETS:
• Free! Donations accepted.
• Free Parking
Connect with us:
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For more information | TampaGreekFestival.com
Media queries and/or to be added to the media list if you plan on attending to cover the festival: 813-571-0658 or [email protected]
About St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church
St.JohnTampa.org
St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church is dedicated to spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ as the one Holy and catholic and apostolic church. The Church’s mission is to embrace the spiritual life of the Orthodox Church through regular prayer worship and frequent participation in the sacraments; support the Church through stewardship time talent and sacrificial giving; provide a welcoming caring loving environment; exemplify Orthodox Christian character and morals; support ministries that facilitate the overall mission of the Church; commit to community service and charitable outreach and create an environment which encourages members to grow in their faith.
Event Venue
St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, 2418 W Swann Ave, Tampa, FL 33609, United States
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