Thu 8/18 @ 4-9PM
Fri 8/19 @ 4-11PM
Sat 8/20 @ noon-11PM
Sun 8/21 @ noon-8PM
Frankly, as much as we enjoy the home-cooked ethnic food that’s always central to church festivals, the whole drive-through/pick-up model was getting a little old after two years. We missed the live music, the dancing, the costumes, the vendors, the church tours.
And now, fortunately, they’re back. Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Cleveland Heights is once again celebrating its full four-day festival for the 65th year. There will be food, of course, and lots of it — including souvlaki, moussaka, gyro, pastitsio and baklava — as well as beer, wine and “spirits” (go easy on the ouzo!) But there will also be live Greek music and performances by the Hellenic Dancers each day.
Still, they promise that tables, both indoors and in the church hall, will be spaced out more thn they have been previously for those who still want to social distance. And the indoor flea market is on hold for another year at least. But there will be church tours so you can learn more about Greek Orthodox traditions. Admission is free.
stsconstantine.com/greek-festival/