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ABOUT (Greek Festival at a Glance)
The Original Greek Festival Houston, Texas - October 4
- 7, 2012
Come and join The Original Greek Festival, now in its 46th 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!!
When
Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday - October 4 - 7, 2012.
 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
Maps
and Directions
Free Parking & Free shuttle
Free 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
Program
View the 2012 Festival program here.
Program
Tickets
Admission at Gate
$5.00 (adults). Children 12 and under admitted free
Pre-sale Tickets
$20.00 - 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
Don't miss the photo gallery from the Original Greek Festival. Are
you in there?
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 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.
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. A complete list of this year's donations is
available here.
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