San Juan Capistrano Greek Festival

“OPA!” The 6th Annual San Juan Capistrano Greek Festival, sponsored by Saint Basil Greek Orthodox Church, returns to San Juan Capistrano on Saturday and Sunday, September 29th and 30th. This year’s SJC Greek Festival will take place at a new location – The San Juan Capistrano Community Center located at 25925 Camino Del Avion, San Juan Capistrano. Guests will enjoy authentic Greek cuisine, live Greek music, traditional Greek dancing, specialty shopping at the Greek Market, and a fully-loaded Kids Zone.

Experience a delicious and authentic Greek menu with delectable favorites including Gyros, Mediterranean-seasoned Lamb Chops, Souvlaki, Spanakopita, Tiropita, Pastitsio and Greek Salad. You’ll enjoy handmade Greek pastries from traditional family recipes, like mouth-watering Baklava, powdered sugar Kourambiethes and honey-dipped Loukoumathes (Greek donut holes) along with traditional Greek coffee and refreshing iced coffee Frappés.

You won’t want to miss the “Taverna” with a sports bar twist – equipped with big screen satellite TVs where guests can sip domestic favorites, as well as Greek beer, wine and Ouzo. Stroll through the Festival’s Greek Marketplace where you’ll find an assortment of unique ingredients (including Greek olive oil, honey, teas and spices) along with an array of souvenirs, gifts, jewelry and books to tempt shoppers of all ages.

The Greek word “kefi” means the spirit of joy, fun and a passion for life. You’re sure to feel “kefi” as you’re transported to the enchanting country of Greece by the sights, sounds and culinary delights of this fun-packed Festival weekend. Within seconds, the live Greek music will have you on your feet, dancing and expressing your inner-kefi with shouts of “Opa!” and an unusual desire to break plates! (Don’t worry… easy-to-follow lessons are provided). Saint Basil award-winning dance troupes will also perform traditional dances in authentic costumes representing different regions of Greece.

Festival hours are 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday, and 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday. Parking is free all weekend long. The San Juan Capistrano Greek Festival will be held at its new location at the San Juan Capistrano Community Center located at 25925 Camino Del Avion in San Juan Capistrano.

For more information on the San Juan Capistrano Greek Festival, please call 949.542.3445, or visit www.SJCGreekfest.org or the event’s Facebook, Instagram and Twitter pages @SJCGreekFest.