DAYS UNTIL GREEK FESTIVAL 2024:

Days

HOURS / LOCATION

Thursday

October 3, 2024

5:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Friday

October 4, 2024

11:00 AM - 10:30 PM

Saturday

October 5, 2024

11:00 AM - 10:30 PM

 

 

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathdral
3511 Yoakum Blvd.
Houston, TX 77006

(713) 526-5377

TICKETS / ENTRANCE

Admission at Gate
$5.00 (adults)
Children 12 and under admitted free
Friday 11:00am – 3:00pm Free Admission

Pre-Sale Ticket ($30)
Includes 1 day admission, Classic Dinner Plate, and
your choice of Souvlaki or Pastry Box

Pre-Sale Tickets Available after August 31, 2023
Contact the Parish Office for more information:
713.526.5377

 

Win Tickets
Listen to your favorite radio stations in September to win free family passes to the
Original Greek Festival

 

(Sorry, no online tickets this year)

PARKING / NO PARKING

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Years of Food, Drink, & Dancing
About Us

Our History / Our Community

In 1917, a handful of Greek immigrants formed what is today one of the largest Greek Orthodox communities in the United States. The vision, foresight and dedication of those few faithful immigrants laid the groundwork for what exists today. From its original location in downtown Houston (what is now Tranquility Park) to the sprawling grounds that border Yoakum Boulevard, Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral has become a major force in the religious and social communities that comprise Houston today. Part of the proceeds from the Greek Festival have helped many people through donations to various charitable organizations, such as Children’s Assessment Center, S.E.A.R.C.H., Houston Area Women’s Center, Covenant House, Texas Emergency Aid Coalition (EAC), and the Star of Hope Mission.

Fr. Michael Lambakis
Dean of AGOC

EATING AND DRINKING

3
$10.00
Souvlaki
Seasoned and marinated beef tenderloin cubes with onions, prepared over burning coals
loukaniko
$7.00
Sausage on a Stick
Seasoned chicken with spinach and Feta
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$8.00
Pastitsio
Baked macaroni with beef filling and Romano cheese topped with béchamel sauce
greek salad
$10.00
Greek Salad
Lettuce with tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, Greek olives, Feta cheese, Greek salad dressing
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$3.00
Spanakopita
Spinach and Feta cheese rolled in filo
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$3.00
Tiropita
Triangular shaped cheese filled filo
dolmades
$3.00
Dolmades
Grape leaves stuffed with ground beef and rice
Keftedes image
$1.00 ea
Keftedes
Spiced meat balls
$17.00
Classic Dinner Plate
Fixed plate includes Pastitsio, 2 Keftedes (meat balls), Tiropita, and Spanakopita. No Substitutions.
almond
3.00
Almond Cookies
Greek almond shortbread cookie
10
$3.00
Baklava
Nuts, butter & spices in layers of filo pastry, topped with honey syrup
Finikia
$3.00
Finikia
Sweet honey cookie with various spices, topped with nuts
7
$5.00
Koulourakia (6 for $5)
Six twisted butter cookies - great for dunking!
kourambiethes
$3.00
Kourambiedes
All-butter cookies with toasted almonds, topped with powdered sugar
12
$8.00
Loukoumades
Hot honey puffs
Thea Mary's Rizogalo
$5.00
Thea Mary's Rizogalo
Rich 'n creamy rice pudding topped with cinnamon
Never On Sundae
$5.00
Never-on-Sundae
Vanilla ice cream topped with baklava sprinkles
Tsoureki
$8.00
Tsoureki
A loaf of famous Greek sweet bread
cokes
$4.00
Soft Drinks
water
$3.00
Bottled Water
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$3.00
Texas Coffee
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$3.00
Greek Coffee
frappe
$5.00
Iced Coffee Frappe
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$7.00
Beer
6
$7.00
Fix Beer (from Greece)
1
$9.00
Craft Beer
“Anemos Red” – Palivou Estate Grapes: 100% Agiorgitiko (Ah-yor-yeé–ti-ko) Notes: A fresh, easy Agiorgitiko from the ancient area of Nemea. This dry red wine is aromatic in character with soft tannins. It has a hint of pepper with rich black cherries and blackberries. Compares to: Pinot Noir
$8 / $35
Anemos Red - Glass/Bottle
ANEMOS White
$8 / $35
Anemos White - Glass/Bottle
Plano_Malagousia
$45.00
Plano Malagousia White
LA VIE EN ROSE
$45.00
Palivou LaVie En Rose’
Estate Nemea
$45.00
Palivou Nemea
Manousakis Assyrtiko
$55.00
Nostos Assyrtiko
Markovitis 2016
$55.00
Naoussa Xinomavro
Retsina
$8 / $35
Retsina - Glass/Bottle
Mavrodaphne
$8 / $35
Mavrodaphne - Glass/Bottle
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$25.00
Greek Cookbook
50th Anniversary Special Edition Original Greek Festival Cookbook
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$8.00
Wine Koozies

CATHEDRAL TOURS

Thursday

October 3

6:30, 7:30, and 8:30 PM

Friday

October 4

12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 6:30, and 7:30 PM

Saturday

October 5

1:30, 2:30, 3:30, 5:00 (Great Vespers), 6:30, and 7:30 PM

YOUTH DANCE PROGRAM

Saturday

October 5

11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, and 2:30pm

DANCE PROGRAM

Thursday

October 3

6:30, 7:30, 8:30, and 9:00 PM

Friday

October 4

6:30, 7:30, 8:30, and 9:00 PM

Saturday

October 5

5:00, 6:00, 7:00, 8:00, and 9:00 PM

The films “Never on Sunday” and “Zorba the Greek” introduced Greek dance to moviegoers around the world, but most visitors to the Original Greek Festival may not realize that modern Greek dancing retains much of its identity from ancient times, as has the Greek language. Dance is a living vital force in the Greek way of life, and its spirit brings people together with a true feeling of camaraderie. It’s a fundamental aspect of Greek religious festivities, national holidays, and family celebrations such as weddings and baptisms – events that center around the church life of Orthodox parishioners.

The dances are divided into three main groups, and each dance reflects the culture, customs and traditional costumes of its particular region. A dance is either from the islands (nessiotika); the mainland (demotika); or popular (laika), meaning it is danced throughout Greece.

We hope you enjoy these performances. 

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