Wisconsin’s Greek Festival July 8, 2006
Posted by grhomeboy in Greek Diaspora Festivals.trackback
It seemed inevitable that with the growing fame surrounding its food, especially the chicken dinners and the gooey baklava, Greek Fest would outgrow its home for 40 years at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church.
This year, the festival moves to Wisconsin State Fair Park, a decision sure to give patrons and organizers more elbow room. Sadly, it also means visitors won’t have the beautiful church, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, as a backdrop to the fun.
All the other good stuff will be there, however: spanakopita spinach pies, gyros, saganaki flaming cheese and a variety of Greek pastries. Visitors also can see traditional Greek dancers in authentic costume and hear continuous live music on multiple stages.
Greek Fest hours are noon to 10 p.m. today through Sunday, in the North Lot of State Fair Park, 8100 W. Greenfield Ave. Visitors should enter at Gate 6, near the Pettit National Ice Center. Admission is free until 3 p.m. each day, $3 after that for people over 12.
For information, see www.annunciationwi.com or call (414) 461-9400.
grhomeboy
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