96th Assumption of the Virgin Mary Grecian Festival – Blackstone Valley Tourism

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96th Assumption of the Virgin Mary Grecian Festival

August 19, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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Authentic Greek food and pastries, coffee shop, dance performances, church tours, vendors and more!

Authentic Greek food and pastries, coffee shop, dance performances, church tours, vendors and more!

Come eat, sing and dance with us as we celebrate the music, spirit, culture and cuisine of Greece!
Free Admission & Open to the Public. Ample street parking with free shuttle bus from Pawtucket City Hall parking lot on Roosevelt Avenue.

Featuring:
– Greek Cuisine
Dine on authentic Greek cuisine such a Gyros, Chicken and Pork Souvlaki, Pastitsio, Moussaka, Spanakopita, Stuffed Grape Leave and more!

– Dance Performances: Our renowned Greek Pride Dance Troupe will perform traditional Greek dances throughout the Festival (7pm Friday, 4pm & 7pm Saturday and Sunday), all in full ethnic attire representing the various regions of Greece. Dance! Join us as our Dancers guide us all through the traditional dances to live music.

– Greek Pastries (Indulge!)
And array of Greek pastries and specialties, baked by the ladies of the Philoptochos Society.
– Greek Rice Pudding, Kourambiedes, Baklava, Finikia, Koulourakia, Galaktoboureko, Loukoumades and more!

– Kafenio (Cafe)
Enjoy aroatic Greek Coffee, Frappe, and our specialty, Baklava Cheesecake! Sip a glass of Ouzo, Mavrodaphne, Metaxa or Mastiha.

– Cooking Demonstration: ladies from the parish will demonstrate the techniques of baking with phyllo dough. Learn the secrets of baklava, spanakopita, etc. Saturday & Sunday at 3 & 6pm.

– Greek Indoor Marketplace (Agora): Booths brimming with Greek imported merchandise. In addition, local RI artists will display their many artistic and creative talents.

– Church Tours: Join Fr. Philip, Saturday and Sunday at 2 & 5pm and learn all about Orthodoxy and Byzantine history.

– Live Greek Music: Join us out on the dance floor with music by Georgios Karatzas & Athenian Entertainment!

– Face Painting: Saturday 12-7pm

– Rock Climbing: Saturday 1-6pm

 

 

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Details

Date:
August 19, 2023
Time:
12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Event Category:
Website:
https://www.assumptionri.org/festival

Venue

Assumption Greek Orthodox Church
97 Walcott Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860 United States
Phone:
(401) 725-3127
Website:
www.assumption.org

Other

Community
Pawtucket
Interest
Art & Performances, Food & Drink
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