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Join us May 30th, 31st, and June 1st, 2nd, 2024, from 11am to 11pm as we continue our tradition of bringing the aromas, tastes, sounds, and traditions of Greece to Rochester on the grounds of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 962 East Avenue, near the George Eastman House. We will be serving your favorite Greek pita sandwiches like Gyro, Souvlaki and Loukaniko. Try homemade Spanakopita, Greek Chicken, Pastichio, Moussaka, and Lamb Shank dinners. Enjoy our latest appetizer additions of Saganaki (flaming cheese) and delicious fried kalamari.
Taste the Greek treats, Loukoumades, available only during Greek Festival or try our famous Baklava. Enjoy your dessert with a custom ordered cup of Greek coffee at the Kafeneo. Visit the Taverna to enjoy a bottle of imported Greek beer, or a glass of Greek wine.
Stroll through the Agora to experience shopping in a Greek marketplace. Our boutiques have many unique treasures; clothing, jewelry, books, icons and specialty foods are a few examples of the selection. Watch local Greek artists, Kiddie Village, a mini festival of activities for children, returns with a climbing wall. Of course, no Greek Festival is complete without music and dancing. Our cultural dance groups will perform regional Greek dances. Visit our calendar for dancing schedules.
Free admission for entry and funds raised from are donated to support local charities. Celebrate the community with us on June 2nd, 2023 for Philanthropy Night!
Annuncation Church
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, a Rochester institution and hub of the Greek American Community since 1904, houses the city's most complete collection of Byzantine style mosaics in the area. The current church was built in 1957. Church tours will explain interior iconography and the Orthodox faith. Join a church tour to learn more.
Testimonials
"Why didn't I come here sooner?"
— Joanne Brown, Sweden NY
"The Rochester Greek Festival boasts a hearty helping of Greek cuisine, drink offerings, live music, performances, and vendors."
— Jessica N, Denver CO
"Best festival in Rochester! From food to drinks to dancing this is one of the tastiest and most entertaining festivals the city has to offer. "
— D.M, Webster NY
"Go with a Greek. They show you how it's done. The nightlife is amazing and worth it to listen to the traditional Greek music and watch the Greek dancing. They have dance arrangements for different songs and it's so fun to see in action. "
— Breanna B, Rochester NY