The Original Greek Festival Houston, Texas October 4-7, 2007
Come and join The Original Greek Festival, now in its 41st year, and be Greek for a day! Growing attendance over the years continues to create excitement as the word gets around, so bring your family, friends and co-workers to enjoy the festive atmosphere and our new expanded festival site. Facilities, children's activities, Athenian playground & seating capacity have also been expanded. OPA!!
Listen to our radio commercial here!

When
Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday - October 4, 5, 6, and 7, 2007.
Festival Hours and Food & Dance Program Times

Where
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral complex
Near downtown and the Museum District
3511 Yoakum Boulevard
Houston, Texas 77006
Map and Directions

Free Parking & Free shuttle
Free METRO shuttle from Lamar High School
West "Student" parking lot, 3325 Westheimer
(between Westheimer & West Alabama, and between Buffalo Speedway & Kirby).
Free parking is available for shuttle passengers.
A new "no parking" zone street map has been added to this page
Shuttle Times and Parking Information

Food
"Best Festival Food" honors for the authentic Greek food and pastries prepared by community parishioners from recipes handed down over the centuries.
Menu and prices

Tickets
Admission at Gate
$5.00 (adults). Children 12 and under admitted free

Pre-sale Tickets
$17.00 - Includes admission and dinner plate with your choice of Souvlaki, Greek Salad, or Pastry Box (note: Does not include Gyros).
Order Tickets

Highlights
• Cathedral Tours
• Religious Artifacts/Icons
• Greek Folk Dancing
• Authentic Greek Foods/Pastries
• Gift Shop
• T-shirts, Videos, CD's, Tapes
• Agora Greek Food Store
• Annunciation Orthodox School Exhibit
• Athenian Playground (Children's Activities)
Entertainment Schedules

Photos and Video
Don't miss the photo gallery from the Original Greek Festival. Are you in there?
Plus, a new video montage from last year's Greek Festival.
Photo Gallery

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HISTORY

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 groundworks 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.

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., the Women's Home, Covenant House, Texas Emergency Aid Coalition (EAC), and the Star of Hope Mission.

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