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!

LABOR DAY WEEKEND, EAT GREEK

BELMONT - Belmont Greek Festival Labor Day Weekend September 5-7, 2015

Church of the Holy Cross
900 Alameda at Ralston Ave
Belmont, CA
call (650) 591-4447
goholycross.org/festival/
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 September 5-7, 2015
Assumption Greek Orthodox Church
5761 East Colorado Street
Long Beach, California 90814-1954
Phone (562) 494-8929
lbgreekfest.org

Held on Labor Day Weekend, this 64th Annual Event features carnival rides, food, beverages, vendor booths, church tours, cooking demos and dancing galore. Admission is approx. $3.

MONTEREY - Monterey Bay Greek Festival September 5-7 2015

Usually Labor Day Weekend -Monterey State Historic Park, Custom House Plaza, Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey, CA. Free Admission. Hours: Saturday&Sunday - 11am-7pm, Monday -11am-4pm. Taverna Night Sunday - 7-9pm Call: (831) 424-4434
stjohn-monterey.org

Sacramento Greek Festival September 4-6, 2015
Sac Convention Center
1400 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
annunciation.ca.goarch.org
51st Annual Food Festival Labor Day Weekend at Sacramento Convention Center
includes food, dancing and celebrating. Hours: Friday 11 am - 11 p.m.; Saturday 12 p.m. - 11 p.m.; Sunday 12 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Admission: $5 for ages 12+, children under 12 are free
Free Admission on Friday, September 2 from 11 am - 3 p.m.. Call the church office at 916-443-2033

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