For some, it’s the most-anticipated annual event on the central PA calendar.
The three-day PA Greek Fest returns this weekend for its 54th year, with food, music, activities and, yes, more food, held, as always at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral.
“We went to welcome everyone—not just to the festival, but also into our beautiful Cathedral during their visit,” said Rev. Fr. Michael Varvarelis. “Our Cathedral tours will inspire you, the Orthodox Christian bookstore will educate you, and the food and drink will entice you, and the hospitality will overwhelm you.”
According to organizers, Greek cuisine and pastries will be on offer, as will Greek music, dancing, groceries and more.
Available dishes will include favorites like roasted lamb shank, moussaka, pastitsio and Greek salads, among others. There will be a gyro and souvlaki stand and sweets such as baklava and loukoumades.
Besides the abundant food, the Olympic Flames Dance Troupe will showcase colorful costumes, traditional music and dancing.
New this year: the festival is offering free shuttle service from the Highmark parking lot at 1800 Center St. in Wormleysburg. The shuttle will drop visitors off right at the festival, a welcome development due to the typically large crowds and parking concerns.
As always, a portion of the festival’s proceeds will be donated to area nonprofits. In 2025, organizers donated to over 30 different groups, including the Capital Area Coalition on Homelessness, Veteran’s Outreach of PA and the Central PA Food Bank.
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