My Big Fat Greek Festival Comes to California
‘Tis the season for Greek festivals and it should be no surprise that an all star cast of Greek celebs show up to officiate & celebrate such events hosted in Los Angeles. Actor/producer Tom Hanks and Greek wife Rita Wilson, who co-produced “My Big Fat Greek Wedding”, have enjoyed participating in ceremonies at the L.A. Greek Fest the past several years. During their stint they have shared the stage with “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” Grecian star, Nia Vardalos (seen with Wilson & Hanks in left photo.) Hanks says he feels 110% Greek — he joined the Greek Orthodox Church when he married Wilson.
The truth about Greek festivals is that you never know who shows up, but the hosts make everyone feel like stars. If you’ve never attended a Greek Festival in California, this could be your year to do so! From the outrageously tasty foods– including roasted lamb, salads, pastries and desserts, to the dancing, drinking and fun atmosphere– Greeks are amazingly hospitable when it comes to throwing a party. Here are some upcoming dates around the state where you can be Greek, if only for a day.
CALIFORNIA GREEK FESTIVALS 2012
- BAKERSFIELD St. George Spring Greek Food Festival April 28, 2012 stgeorgebakersfield.org
- OAKLAND Greek Festival May 18-19, 2012 oaklandgreekfestival.com
- ANAHEIM – Orange County Greek Festival May 18-20, 2012 ocgreekfest.com
- NORTHRIDGE Valley Greek Festival Memorial Day Weekend May 26-28, 2012 valleygreekfestival.com
- NOVATO – Marin Greek Festival May 25-27, 2012 nativityofchrist.org
- SAN LUIS OBISPO – San Luis Obispo Greek Festival June 2 & 3, 2012 greekfestivalslo.com
- DOWNEY – St. George Greek Festival June 2-3, 2012 stgeorgedowney.org
- SAN DIEGO – Spyridon Greek Festival June 8-10, 2012 sdgreekfestival.com
- CAMARILLO – Ventura County Greek Festival June 22-24, 2012 vcgreekfestival.org
- IRVINE – St. Paul’s Greek Festival June 22-24, 2012 stpaulsirvine.org
- REDONDO BEACH – South Bay Greek Festival July 13-15, 2012 sbgreekfestival.com
- SANTA BARBARA – Santa Barbara Greek Festival July 28-29, 2012 santabarbaragreekfestival.com
- CASTRO VALLEY – Greek Festival Castro Valley August 24-26, 2012 greekfestivalcastrovalley.org
- FRESNO – Fresno Greek Festival August 24-26, 2012 fresnogreekfest.com
- LANCASTER – AV Greek Festival September 1-2, 2012 avgreekfestival.com
- LONG BEACH – Long Beach Greek Festival September 1-3, 2012 lbgreekfest.org
- LOS ANGELES – L.A. Greek Fest Sept. 7-9, 2012 lagreekfest.com
