California Greek Food Festivals

California Greek festivals are held throughout the year in every place where Greeks live, work and worship. Usually sponsored by a church as a community fundraiser for special programs, admission fees are generally quite affordable. The event planners know that getting you to come is the most important thing, because once you step inside the gate, it's very difficult not to eat--and drink--and dance--and eat. Opa!

Please be aware that admission prices, hours and entertainment may change. Many festivals post their information within a month of the event. Thank you to Elmer Triantafilo, who helped provide information for these events!

FEBRUARY - APRIL

PALM DESERT: Palm Desert Greek Festival February 15-16, 2025, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday
St. George Greek Orthodox Church of the Desert
74-109 Larrea
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(church office) 760.568.9901
$5, age 12 years & under free, pdgreekfest.org
What's in store for 2025? Greek food, heavenly pastries, live music, dancing with special performances by Dimetri and warm hospitality, along with Palm Desert's fabulous winter weather.  Take a church tour, shop for art & souvenirs, apparel, culinary delights, religious items and more. Fun for all with Kids Zone included.

MAY - JUNE

ANAHEIM: Orange County Greek Festival  May 16-18, 2025
St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church
405 N. Dale St.
Anaheim, CA 92801
$5, age 10 years & under free, ocgreekfest.com, stjohnanaheim.org
(714) 827-0181
Fri 5-10 pm, Sat 12-10 pm, Sun 12-9 pm
Parking: Free parking at Buena Park Downtown behind Walmart off of Dale Avenue. Free shuttle service available behind Walmart.
Stroll the Plaka, dine on famous Greek cuisine such as lamb, and dance with friends to the lively beats of bands like Olympians playing the Bouzoukia, drums, guitar and Clarino.

OAKLAND: Greek Festival May 16-18, 2025
Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Ascension
4700 Lincoln Ave. Oakland Hills, below Highway 13.
Oakland, CA
$5 adult, under 12 years free,  oaklandgreekfestival.com
Approximate Hours: 4-10 p.m. Friday;   11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday

NORTHRIDGE: Valley Greek Festival Memorial Weekend May 24-26, 2025
St. Nicholas Valley Greek Festival
9501 Balboa Blvd.
Northridge, CA
 valleygreekfestival.com
St. Nicholas Church, 500 volunteers, and thousands of guests join together for a cultural experience for all ages. Live music, dancing, gourmet food, homemade pastries, cooking demonstrations, kids' activities, a Greek market, and a variety of shopping boutiques make this one of the best picks for Memorial Weekend. Visit the Greek agora for the finest olive oils, honey, art, jewelry, books and more.

NOVATO: Marin Greek Festival  Memorial Weekend  May 23-25, 2025
Nativity of Christ Greek Orthodox Church
1110 Highland Drive
Novato, CA 94949
nativityofchrist.org/ marin-greek-festival
Held Friday through Sunday, Friday is a unique food & dining experience, Food of the Gods, Fruit of the Vine. Billed as a California Wine Tasting experience, this special event goes from 5-10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday are devoted solely to celebrating in traditional fashion with the Marin Greek Festival, known for its fabulous weather, fantastic food, and warm, Greek hospitality that fills the air with song, dance, and festive entertainment.

SAN JOSE: San Jose Greek Festival May 30-June 1, 2025
Website: saintnicholas.org | sanjosegreekfestival.org
Fri. 5-10p | Sat. 11a-10p | Sun. 11a-9p
happens annually during the first weekend of June
Held at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church at 1260 Davis St. in San Jose, Ca, the three day weekend event includes great food, dancing, music, entertainment, vendors and family fun. South Bay's largest Greek Festival happens annually during the first weekend of June. Experience the culture and hospitality of the Greek people in an outdoor, open market setting. Admission is $5 or 2 people for $5, Free under age 12 years

SAN LUIS OBISPO: San Luis Obispo Greek Festival San Luis Obispo Greek Festival May 31-June 1, 2025
Website: greekfestivalslo.com | standrewslo.org
Madonna Expo Center
100 Madonna Road
San Luis Obispo, CA
Free admission & free parking
SLO comes to life with a Feast of homemade Greek dishes and pastries. Enjoy Greek dancing and Greek music, learn how to dance a Syrto and more!

DOWNEY: St. George Greek Festival June 7-8, 2025
St. George Greek Orthodox Church
10830 Downey Ave.
Downey, CA 90241
Website: stgeorgedowney.org | facebook.com/DowneyGreekFest
Dancing, dining, and supporting a great cause! What more can you ask for than life's simple pleasures at St. George's Greek Festival? Opa!

PLEASANTON: Taste of Greece June 7-8, 2025
Pleasanton Senior Center
5353 Sunol Blvd.
Pleasanton, CA
$5, resurrectiongoc.com/tasteofgreece
Savor authentic Greek cuisine including delicious gyros, spanakopita and delicacies like baklava. Enjoy live Greek music from Greek band Kymata and watch traditional folk dancing.

COVINA: Covina Greek Festival June 14-15, 2025
Saint Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine
20340 East Covina Boulevard
Covina, California 91724
(626) 967-5524
covinagreekfestival.com 
The two day event in Southern California arrives just in time for summer! Serving the best, signature Greek dishes like a Gyro pita, moussaka and souvlaki, crafted cocktails, live music, dancing and sizzling entertainment, the event provides a day of fun for everyone. Take a church tour, and shop in the vendor marketplace.

SAN DIEGO: Spyridon Greek Festival San Diego Greek Festival June 14-15, 2025
Saint Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church
3655 Park Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92103
Website: facebook.com/sandiegogreekfestival | sdgreekfestival.com
Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m.-8 p.m. St. Spyridon Greek Festival Cost: $5
Parking & Free shuttle from SD Unified School District lot, 4301 Campus Ave.
Dancing food, church tours and fun. Opa! Beer Garden, Oracle Wine Lounge and Kids Fun Zone

IRVINE: Irvine Greek Festival June 20-22, 2025
St. Paul's Greek Orthodox Church
4949 Alton Parkway
Irvine, Ca.
(949) 733-2366
$5, irvinegreekfest.com
Fri. 5 - 10p.m. Sat. 12-10 p.m. Sunday 12-9 p.m.
Highlights: Greek Food + Live Greek Band + Greek Folk Dancing Plaka (Greek Marketplace) + Church Tours and Kids Play Zone. A Taste of Greece 42nd Annual Greek Festival food menu includes Loukaniko (Greek sausage), Feta Cheese Fries, Spanakopita, Mousaka, Grilled Lamb Chops, Greek Salad, Gyro Sandwich, Baklava, the Greek Wedding Cookie and Walnut Cake (Karithopita).

CAMARILLO: Camarillo Greek Festival June 20-22, 2025
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church
5575 Santa Rosa Road
Camarillo, CA 93012.
$6, vcgreekfestival.org
Experience authentic Greek culture, food, music, dance, and family fun! Admission island includes a free raffle ticket.
------ NEW LOCATION
Free Parking & 2-minute Shuttle Rides to and from the festival at the VCOE, 5100 Adolfo Rd., conveniently located off the 101 Freeway, Santa Rosa Rd. exit.

JULY - AUGUST

VALLEJO: Napa/Solano Greek Street Food Festival July 12, 2025 - Always the 2nd Saturday in July
Sts Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church
1224 Alabama St.
Vallejo, CA 94590
Website: Stscah.com |facebook.com/stscah

REDONDO BEACH: South Bay Greek Festival Redondo Beach Greek Festival July 18-20, 2025
722 Knob Hill Ave.
Redondo Beach, CA
Website: facebook.com/sbgreekfestival | stkatherinegoc.org | sbgreekfestival.com
Admission is affordable and there's lots of fun at this annual event in the South Bay. Presented by St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church.

SANTA BARBARA: Santa Barbara Greek Festival August 15-16, 2025
Friday 2 PM to 9 PM
Saturday 11 AM to 9 PM
Chase Palm Park Field
236 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Phone: (805) 683-4492
sbgreekfest.org | facebook.com/SantaBarbaraGreekFestival
The Santa Barbara Greek Fest is BACK to celebrate its 52nd year.
This year we are re locating to Chase Palm Park Field along the beautiful Santa Barbara coast!
Lots of parking will be available in adjacent lots as well as street parking and bus line 5 will get you a mere 4 min stroll to the festivities!

BELMONT - Belmont Greek Festival Labor Day Weekend August 30-September 1, 2025
Church of the Holy Cross
900 Alameda at Ralston Ave
Belmont, CA
Website: goholycross.org | belmontgreekfestival.com
Belmont Greek Festival hours are Saturday and Sunday from Noon to 10 p.m., and on Monday from Noon to 8 p.m. Approx. cost: $5, $2.50 seniors and youth ages 13-17. Children 12 and under are admitted free, accompanied by a parent or guardian. Events and activities include a fun zone, food & pastries, dancing, drama, arts & crafts and church tours. Free parking and shuttle service available.

LONG BEACH: Long Beach Greek Festival August 30-September 1, 2025
Long Beach Greek Festival Aug 31-Sep 2, 2024
Assumption Greek Orthodox Church
5761 East Colorado Street
Long Beach, California 90814-1954
$5, lbgreekfest.org
Held on Labor Day Weekend, this Annual Event features carnival rides, food, beverages, vendor booths, church tours, cooking demos and dancing galore. 
 

SEPTEMBER

CARDIFF-BY-THE-SEA / ENCINITAS: Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Festival September 6-7,  2025
Sat 10 am - 10pm, Sun 11 am - 9:30 pm
(760) 942-0920
Website: cardiffgreekfestival.com | facebook.com/CardiffGreekFest/
3459 Manchester Avenue
Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA 92007
Admission $3, Children under 12, Active Military and First Responders (with ID) Free; Parking Free at adjacent Mira Costa College
Authentic Greek food, music, live entertainment and dancing at the Annual Greek Festival where an open marketplace typifies traditional Bazaar with Greek imports, pottery, fine jewelry, artwork, and Greek Deli specialty items and treasures. Visit North County Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church who sponsors the annual event where visitors can experience traditional Greek cuisine and specialties. Appetizers include Tiropita - cheese phyllo pie, Dolmathes - stuffed grapes leaves, Rizogalo - Greek rice pudding, and Loukoumathes - honey dipped Greek donuts and the list goes on & on...

PASADENA: Greek Food Festival September 19-21, 2025
Friday 5-10 pm,
Saturday 12-10 p.m.
Sunday 12-10 p.m.
https://www.pasadenagreekfest.com/
Location:
-- Parking: @Santa Anita Race Track (285 W Huntington Dr, Arcadia, CA 91007)
-- Festival: 778 S Rosemead Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107

FRESNO: Fresno Greek Festival September 19-21, 2025
St. George Greek Orthodox Church
2219 N. Orchard, Fresno, CA
fresnogreekfest.com/
Fresno's Premier Greek Festival is Back! Tickets may be purchased online or at the gate. Admission is approx. $7, $5 Age 65+, Children under 12 are FREE!

ELK GROVE: Festival September 27-28, 2025 
Weekend in Greece Greek Culture & Food Festival
Saint Katherine Greek Orthodox Church
9165 Peets St.
Elk Grove, CA
saintkatherine.org/foodfestival
Free admission & parking,
Embrace the warm & welcoming Greek culture with traditional Greek costumes, Greek music, food authentic, Greek dancing, and, of course, Greek food! We prepare many of our traditional Greek foods for your eating pleasure. Food and desserts are available for takeout. In addition, there are cultural displays and guided tours of the Byzantine-style church. You are invited inside where you will see authentic iconography and learn more about Greek history and the Greek Orthodox religion. Authentic Greek cuisine, cultural experiences and lively, festive atmosphere allow guests and their families to enjoy a beautiful and fun filled, "Weekend in Greece"!

MODESTO: Greek Festival September 2025 TBA
Saturday Noon - 8 p.m.
Sunday 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
313 Tokay Ave.
Modesto, CA
Website: goannunciation.org
Join the fun at the Annual Greek Festival in Modesto featuring authentic Greek food, homemade Greek pastries, marketplace, outdoor Greek Coffeehouse with live Greek music and Greek folk dance group performances, and tours of Byzantine style Greek Orthodox Church.

SAN FRANCISCO: San Francisco, A Taste of Greece September 20-22, 2024, No info 2025
Annunciation Cathedral
245 Valencia Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
Free admission, annunciation.org

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO Saint Basil Greek Festival September 27-28, 2025
$5 admission: facebook.com/SJCGreekFestival/
Saturday 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Sunday 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Greek Pastries, and Greek food and great entertainment for the whole family. Proceeds to benefit the Greek Orthodox Mission of South Orange County (GOMSOC).
Location: San Juan Capistrano Community Center, 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano, CA

OCTOBER

SACRAMENTO: Sacramento Greek Festival October 3-5, 2025
Hours: Friday & Saturday: 11am - 10pm; Sunday:11am - 8pm.
Greek Orthodox Church
600 & 616 Alhambra Blvd,
Sacramento Sacramento, CA
Website: sacramentogreekfestival.com
$5 age 13 and older,
Free admission for children 12 and under and for guests who ride their bikes. Complementary parking with shuttle service is also provided.
Indoor and outdoor dining with food booths selling: Gyro - Grilled pork or chicken slices marinated in Greek spices, wrapped in pita bread and topped with fries, onions, tomatoes, and tzatziki. Meze (appetizers) - small bites like saganaki (flaming fried cheese), souvlaki, spanakopita, calamari. Zaharoplastion (pastry shop) - honey and butter-drenched baklava, kourambiethes, traditional Greek cookies and much more. Loukoumades- Greek mini doughnut fried fresh on the spot, drizzled in honey, cinnamon and nuts. Agora (market place), Taverna (bar) with a signature cocktail inspired by the beautiful blue waters of Greece. Greek Dancers perform throughout the weekend and guests can take free dance lessons.

BAKERSFIELD: St. George Spring Greek Food Festival  October 10-12, 2025
St. George Greek Orthodox Church
401 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301 facebook.com/BakersfieldGreekFoodFestival/  bakersfieldgreekfoodfestival.org | stgeorgebakersfield.org
 Great authentic Greek Food and Pastries Greek Taverna Live Music by Synthesi Bounce Houses Vendors Church Tours
Where: 401 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Website: stgeorgebakersfield.org
(661) 325-8694
Cost: $5, Children under 12 Free

TEMECULA: Temecula Greek Festival October 17-19, 2025
Promenade Mall
40820 Winchester Rd, Temecula, CA 92591
temeculagreekfest.com | facebook.com/ TemeculaGreekFest
Friday 5-11 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Free admission Friday
$4 Admission Saturday & Sunday
Free to US military, Veterans, First responders & under 12 years!
Greek Music with Synthesi and Peter Loukatos; Greek dancing; Delicious Greek food (including Gyros, Souvlaki, Moussaka, Pastitsio, Spanakopita, and roasted Lamb), Tantalizing appetizer plates, Loukoumades, Feta Fries, and Baklava sundaes; delectable desserts, and wonderful pastries; Taverna with Greek beer, wine, aperitifs, and liquors; wonderful Temecula Valley wines by Morel Vin Winery; Greek and American coffee, Greek cooking demonstrations; the Kids Fun Zone featuring game trailer, face painting, popcorn, cotton candy, and snow cones! 

 

CASTRO VALLEY: Greek Festival Castro Valley October 2025 TBA
20104 Center St.
Castro Valley, California
Phone: (510) 581-8950
https://www.resurrectiongoc.com/greekfestival/home
Hours: Friday: 5 - 9 p.m., Saturday: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sunday: 12 - 7 p.m.
$2 Admission per person or free with canned good donation. Kids under 12 are free. Free Street Parking. Limited onsite parking

LOS ANGELES: LA Greek Fest October 5-6, 2024 | 2025 TBA
Website: lagreekfest.com
The Fest and Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral
1324 S. Normandie Avenue, (corner of Pico and Normandie)
Free and secure parking will be available nearby and shuttle service will be offered continuously to satellite lots. The Fest runs 5-11 p.m. Friday; Saturday Noon - 11 p.m. & Sunday 12 noon - 10 p.m.

CARMEL: Gyro Fest No updates for 2025
SAINT JOHN THE BAPTIST ORTHODOX CHURCH
Patio of All Saints Episcopal Church
Dolores and Ninth St Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Website: montereybaygreekfestival.org | facebook.com/mbgreekfestival/
Free Admission,
Annual Greek Festival hosted by Saint John The Baptist Greek Orthodox Church includes authentic Greek food, Live Greek Music by The Spartans, Wine, Dance and more.

Some say that the Greeks are more hospitable than can be imagined. You rarely can leave their homes without third or even fourth helpings. It is this giving spirit that makes the Oakland Greek Festival come alive! Food is an important part of the Greek Culture. Greeks eat when they're are happy, they eat when they are sad, and they eat just because but the most important thing is that they eat together. Music drives the Greeks in every aspect of their lives. From the upbeat, toe-tapping sounds of the Bouzouki, to the soothing yet powerful Hymns of the Church, you will find each sound intoxicating. Greece will be evident throughout the Festival with live music that will enchant you and bring out the inner Greek dancer, or you may choose to watch one of our many Greek dancing groups perform traditional village dances.

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.