Dancers from the Orpheus Greek Dance Troupe will perform again this year at the Glenview Greek Fest, July 27-28, at SS. Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church (Lake Avenue and Wagner Road)
Greek Fest returns to Glenview this month when Saints Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church hosts a family-friendly event on Saturday, July 27 and Sunday, July 28. It takes place daily from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. on the church grounds at 1401 Wagner. Path. (at avenue du Lac).
“Our festival allows us to continue to build on the positive relationship we have developed with our neighbors in Glenview and surrounding communities,” said Rev. Fr. Panagiotis Boznos, priest of Saints Peter and Paul Church. “In addition to tasting the wonderful Greek cuisine, festival guests will be able to experience our Greek culture and music and hopefully gain some awareness of the Orthodox faith. A portion of this year’s proceeds will be shared with Family Service Center, a mental health agency serving Wilmette, Glenview, Northbrook and Kenilworth; and Orthodox Christian Fellowship, the collegial ministry on the campuses of some 200 universities in the United States and Canada.
SS. Alexa Karkazis, a parishioner of Peter and Paul, prepares hot loukoumades dipped in honey during last year’s Greek celebration.
“We look forward to welcoming our guests, rain or shine,” said Greek Fest co-chair Christy Gouletas. “There will be outdoor dining areas under two large tents and additional seating in our air-conditioned community center. A Greek dance troupe will perform each evening and we will have carnival games as well as an inflatable and a clown for the children. Free parking, with shuttle service, will be available at Loyola Academy and valet parking will be provided just north of the church grounds.
New this year is the Taverna, which will serve favorite Greek starters/small plates including spanakopita (filo stuffed with spinach and feta), loukaniko (grilled sausage), grilled octopus and tiropita (filo stuffed with cheese ). Pork souvlaki (shish kebab) and Athenian chicken dinners, gyros platters, Greek salad and hot dogs for the kids will be served in the main food tent. Greek wine and beer will also be sold.
Sweet lovers can enjoy the popular loukoumades (fried pastry puffs topped with honey and cinnamon), as well as a variety of homemade pastries, smoothies and local favorite Homer’s Ice Cream. Food and baking products can also be purchased to take away to be enjoyed later at home.
The Orpheus dance troupe will perform at 7:30 p.m. each evening. Greek music to listen to and dance to will be provided from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. by DJ Zetavibe Productions on Saturday and by DJ Alpha Tunes on Sunday. Lorelei the Clown will entertain young people from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. each evening with face painting and balloon creations. A tour of the church and an explanation of its iconography will take place at 3 p.m. each afternoon.
Free parking will be available at Loyola Academy (Lake and Laramie avenues), with shuttle service to/from the Festival. Valet parking, for a nominal fee, will be available in the church’s north parking lot on Wagner Road.
For a full program of events or more information, visit ssppglenview.org Or facebook.com/glenviewgreekfest.
Scott Abbott (left) and John Tranas, parishioners of SS. Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church, pork souvlaki (shish kebab) grill during last summer’s Greek festival.
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