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A TASTE OF GREECE

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Greece’s culinary heritage is rooted in simplicity and a deep respect for fresh, high-quality ingredients—principles that helped shape what is now known as the Mediterranean diet. From olive oil and grains to herbs, vegetables, cheeses, and slow-prepared meats, these traditions have been passed down through generations. 

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YA'SAS!

"To your health!"

In Greece, food is meant to be shared, savored, and enjoyed in good company. From street food favorites to homestyle specialties and irresistible desserts, there's something for everyone at our festival.

Explore our diverse menus below and savor a true taste of Greece.

Festival Menu


TAVERNA

Inspired by the neighborhood tavernas of Greece, enjoy an assortment of appetizers, mezze, and small plates.



DIP TRIO

A platter of hummus, tzatziki, and spicy feta Tyrokafteri, with pita bread

$12.00

DIP TRIO

KALAMARI

Lightly fried Kalamari basket served with a lemon wedge

$15.00

KALAMARI

SAGANAKI

Flambéed Greek cheese served with a lemon wedge and pita bread

$12.00

SAGANAKI

MEZZE PLATTER

Kalamari, spanakopites, tyropites, olives, dolmathes, tomatoes, cucumbers, and pita

$24.00

MEZZE PLATTER

VILLAGE (HORIATIKI) SALAD

Fresh tomato, cucumbers, and red onion topped with feta, olives, and Greek dressing

$7.00

GREEK SALAD



STREET FOOD

Fresh from the grill and full of flavor, our street food serves the Greek favorites you've been craving.



GYRO

Pita wrap with seasoned meat with tzatziki sauce, tomatoes, and onions. Grab-and-go and customization lines are available

$10.00

GYRO

GYRO BOWL

Seasoned meat served in a bowl with tzatziki, tomatoes, and onions. Available in the customization line only

$13.00

GYRO BOWL

GREEK FRIES

Seasoned to perfection with a combination of Greek spices

$4.00

GREEK FRIES

SOUVLAKI

Marinated pork or chicken kebab served with pita bread

Each

$8.00

SOUVLAKI

LAMB SLIDER PLATE

Two lamb and brioche sliders, topped with tzatziki and slaw with salad and Greek fries

$20.00

LAMB SLIDER PLATE

BAKLAVA SUNDAE

Vanilla ice-cream topped with crumbled baklava and drizzled with chocolate syrup

$6.00

BAKLAVA SUNDAE



GOURMET FOOD LINES

Explore a broader menu of Greek specialties, from savory appetizers and sides to hearty, homestyle entrées. The gourmet food lines close approximately 2 hours before festival closing.



CHICKEN & LEMON POTATOES

Roasted chicken served with golden potatoes roasted in lemon garlic broth or white rice

$7.50

CHICKEN & LEMON POTATOES

MOUSSAKA

Layers of eggplant and ground beef, baked with a rich béchamel sauce

$9.00

MOUSSAKA

PASTITSIO

Layered pasta with meat sauce, baked with a rich béchamel sauce and cheese

$9.00

PASTITSIO

KEFTEDES

Traditional spiced and savory meatballs

$3.00

KEFTEDES

DOLMATHES

Grape leaves stuffed with meat and rice in a tangy egg-lemon sauce

Each

$3.00

DOLMATHES

SPANOKOPITA

Blend of spinach, cheeses, and herbs wrapped in phyllo dough and baked

Each

$3.00

SPANOKOPITA

TYROPITA

Blended cheeses wrapped in phyllo dough and baked

Each

$3.00

TYROPITA

VILLAGE (HORIATIKI) SALAD

Fresh tomato, cucumbers, and red onion topped with feta, olives, and Greek dressing

$7.00

GREEK SALAD



CAFÉ

Nestled in the Cathedral courtyard, discover fresh loukoumades, select pastries, and traditional coffee.



LOUKOUMADES

Honey dipped doughnut puffs topped with nuts and cinnamon

6

$5.00


Dozen

$10.00

LOUKOUMADES

GREEK COFFEE

Roasted, finely ground coffee beans are brewed strong and sweetened to order

$3.00

GREEK COFFEE

GREEK FRAPPÉ

Modern blended iced coffee

$4.00

GREEK COFFEE



MARIA'S PASTRY SHOPPE

A wide selection of Greek desserts ranging from well-loved classics to lesser-known traditional pastries. Maria's Pastry Shoppe closes approximately 2 hours before festival closing.



BAKLAVA

Phyllo layered with butter, walnuts, and topped with syrup

Each

$4.00

BAKLAVA

KATAIFI

Pastry strands wrapped around walnuts baked with butter, dipped in honey

Each

$3.50

KATAIFI

ALMOND COOKIES WITH CHERRY

Swirled almond cookies topped with a cherry

Each

$3.50

ALMOND COOKIES WITH CHERRY

CHOCOLATE BAKLAVA

Phyllo layered with chocolate, butter, and walnuts, drizzled with chocolate

Each

$4.50

CHOCOLATE BAKLAVA

MELOMAKARONA

Honey dipped butter cookies with cinnamon and nuts

Each

$2.50

MELOMAKARONA

BAKLAVA CHEESECAKE

Cheesecake topped with baklava

Each

$5.00

BAKLAVA CHEESECAKE

CHOCOLATE BAKLAVA CHEESECAKE

Cheesecake topped with chocolate baklava

Each

$5.00

CHOCOLATE BAKLAVA CHEESECAKE

PASTA KOK CHOCOLATE

Chocolate sponge cookies with chocolate cream filling and icing, soaked in syrup

Each

$4.50

PASTA KOK CHOCOLATE

PASTA KOK

Sponge cookies with pastry cream filling, soaked in syrup, with chocolate icing

Each

$4.50

PASTA KOK

AMIGDALOTA

Almond cookies topped with sliced almonds

Each

$3.50

AMIGDALOTA

GALAKTOBOUREKO

A baked farina custard between phyllo layers, topped with syrup

Each

$5.00

GALAKTOBOUREKO

KOULOURAKIA

A buttery twisted shortbread cookie

Each

$1.00


Bakers Dozen

$10.00

KOULOURAKIA

KOURAMBIETHES

Light buttered cookies sprinkled with confectionary sugar

Each

$2.00

KOURAMBIETHES

MACAROONS

Cookies made from coconut and ground almonds

Each

$2.50

MACAROONS

RICE PUDDING

Traditional greek recipe, with a thick custard and sprinkled with cinnamon

Each

$4.00

RICE PUDDING

TSOUREKIA

Sweet egg bread, traditionally baked for Easter

Each

$12.00

TSOUREKIA

PORTOKALOPITA

A traditional Greek syrup cake made with phyllo and infused with orange flavour

Each

$5.00


MICKEY PASTES

A classic Greek mousse cake, featuring layers of rich chocolate sponge cake and creamy chocolate mousse topped with ganache

Each

$5.00


KARIDOPITA

A Greek dessert cake made primarily from walnuts and soaked in syrup

Each

$3.50


PASTRY SAMPLER

A delicious assortment of curated Greek pastries have been pre-packed for your convenience

$17.00




BEVERAGES

Beer, wine, and cocktails are available for purchase at both Bar tents, while beer and wine is available at the Taverna. Soft drinks and bottled water are available at all food tents and in the food lines.



WINE

Selection of fine red, white, or rosé wines


BOTTLED SODA

Sprite, Pepsi & Diet Coke


BOTTLED WATER

BEER

Mythos, Wolf's Ridge 614


COCKTAILS

Selection of top shelf liquors, and featuring Mataxa sours and Ouzo shots


FESTIVAL FAVORITES

Street Food

Gyro and Fries

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Gourmet Food Lines

Greek Chicken, Rice,
Dolmathes, and Keftedes

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Maria's Pastry Shoppe

Assorted Greek pastries

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Performances

FROM 
OUR KITCHEN
TO YOURS

Learn how to recreate some
of your favorite Greek dishes at home during our free cooking demos, where we'll share the recipes, techniques, and traditions behind festival favorites.

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The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral

555 N. High Street

Columbus, Ohio 43215

(614) 224-9020

Columbus, Ohio

Labor Day Weekend

September 4th–7th, 2026

Friday: 4pm to 11pm

Saturday: 11am to 11pm
Sunday: Noon to 11pm
Monday: 11am to 5pm

Admission

Weekend Pass: $10.00
Kids 12 & Under: Free
Active Military: Free with Id

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