Greek Festival

DUE TO HURRICANE IKE, THE GREEK FESTIVAL HAS BEEN POSTPONED! New dates are November 20, 21, 22, and 23, 2008. This postponement will allow the Gulf Coast to recover from Ike's impact, and give Festival planners time to regroup the Greek community and put on the kind of Greek Festival that Houston has come to expect. A portion of the proceeds from the Festival will be donated to Hurricane Ike relief efforts. Any prepurchased Greek Festival tickets will be honored on the new dates. The Cathedral was without power for a week, but that has now been restored. The buses used for the shuttle are in use supporting FEMA, the electricians are busy restoring power to the city, and the Festival volunteers are tending to their own homes and families. We will soon be ready to celebrate the Houston spirit at the Greek Festival. OPA! The Original Greek Festival Houston, Texas -November 20 - 23, 2008 Come and join The Original Greek Festival, now in its 42nd 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 - November 20 - 23, 2008. 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 2008 Festival program here. Program Tickets Admission at Gate $5.00 (adults). Children 12 and under admitted free Pre-sale Tickets $18.00 - 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