Atlanta Greek Festival Fun Food and OPA
Atlanta Greek Festival Fun Food and OPA
The Atlanta Greek Festival Fun Food and OPA is ON! I attended the opening Thursday evening and our annual Greek festival is better than ever. Greek food, Greek dancing, Greek fun. I never tire fo this fantastic event at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral on Clairmont Road.
If you are going for the first time, be alert to the fact that parking is at nearby Century Center office complex. Don’t worry, you will see plenty of signage at the I-85 exit at Clairmont road.
Imet Michelle Vastakis there and watched her daughters dance. Wow, have they grown up in a hurry. Michelle and I grabbed some of the delicious food and then I had to head home. But not before I grabbed a “to go” plate of souvlaki for Tim who could not make it. Many of my neighbors were working the “to go” food service drive through and it was great to see them all.
OPA!
DATES: late september to early october
HOURS
11am – 10pm Thursday
11am – 11pm Friday & Saturday
11am – 7pm Sunday
LOCATION
Greek Orthodox Cathedral
2500 Clairmont Road, N.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30329
Exit #91 off I-85
(On Clairmont Rd. between Briarcliff Rd. and LaVista Rd.
ADMISSION
Adults $5
Children 12 & under $3
BUY ONLINE TICKETS
Tired of standing in line? Buy your tickets online and receive $1 OFF.
PARKING
FREE PARKING & SHUTTLE BUSES from Century Center Office Park on Clairmont Road, adjacent to I-85.
CAUTION ON PARKING – VERY IMPORTANT!
Please do NOT park on the side streets around the church, which have the “No Parking” signs. Cars will be towed away from these areas. We like our good neighbors and want to help them in this situation. Please use the areas indicated above for parking and the free shuttle buses. THANK YOU!
DRIVE – THRU
A Taste of Athens in Minutes: The Atlanta Greek Festival Drive-Thru.
VOLUNTEERS
Want to be a volunteer?
GREEK ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL
2500 Clairmont Road, N.E.
(Between I-85 and Lavista Road, N.E.)
INFORMATION
Do you have any questions? You can contact us at 404.633.5870 or via email at info@atlantagreekfestival.org
MENU
- TOURLOU – $8.00 / 4 tickets A vegetarian delight! Zucchini, eggplant, and potatoes mixed with onion and a flavorful tomato sauce. Greek’s version of a veggie casserole! Served with rice and Greek Salad
- LAMB CHOPS (5 to an order) – $16.00 / 8 tickets Chargrilled to perfection with our blend of Greek spices.
- MOUSSAKA -$10.00 / 5 tickets Back by popular demand!! Flavorful layers of potato, eggplant and ground beef, topped with a creamy béchamel white sauce. Served with green beans and Greek Salad.
COMBINATION PLATE – $16.00 / 8 Tickets
A marvelous way to indulge yourself and taste all the best that Greece has to offer. This plate consists of chicken lathorigano, marinated souvlaki, moussaka, tiropita, spanakopita, rice pilaf, Greek Style Green Beans, Greek salad and roll.
SOUVLAKI PLATE – $12.00 / 6 Tickets
Grilled, marinated pork tenderloin kabob, serviced with rice pilaf, Greek Style Green Beans, Greek salad and roll.
CHICKEN LATHORIGANO PLATE – $10.00 / 5 Tickets
This decadent Greek-style chicken is broiled and basted with a marinade of oil, lemon and oregano. Served with rice pilaf, Greek Style Green Beans, Greek salad and roll.
GREEK SALAD PLATE – $6.00 / 3 Tickets
A meal in itself. A delicious combination of fresh salad greens tossed with a specially blended vinaigrette dressing topped with feta cheese, Greek olives, Salonika peppers, tomatoes and cucumbers.
GYRO SANDWICH – $6.00 / 3 Tickets
The spicy gyro meat is thinly sliced and served with a wonderful tzatziki sauce, lettuce, tomatoes and onions. Served on pita bread.
LAMB SANDWICH – $6.00 / 3 tickets
Watch the succulent lamb roasting slowly over an open fire, take in the delicious smells, then enjoy this big, savory lamb sandwich with just a dab of tangy tzatziki.
GREEK PIZZA – $4.00 / 2 Tickets
Individual size pizza featuring cheese or pepperoni.
GREEK POTATOES – $4.00 / 2 Tickets
Greek style potatoes seasoned with lemon and spices.
SOUVLAKI – $4.00
A FAVORITE! Looking for a traditional and tasty snack? Grab a souvlaki at the kiosk.
LAMB BY THE POUND – $16.00/lb. / 8 Tickets/lb.
Enjoy the savory lamb available by the pound.
KID’S MENU: HOT DOGS – $2.00 / 1 Ticket
The Atlanta Greek Festival is selling Hot Dogs! We know that some of our younger guests aren’t as adventurous as their parents. That’s why we’ve added a special item just for them!
WINES – $6.00 / 3 Tickets
To add further enjoyment to your dining, several varieties of Greek wines will be available for purchase by the glass. Try the unique Retsina, the mewllow Kokinelli or the sweetness fo the Mavrodaphne for a full range of our distinct Greek wines.
Beer… $4.00 / 2 Tickets
Soft Drinks… $3.00
Water… $2.00 / 1 Ticket
PASTRIES
Top off your meal with one of the many homemade pastries. Baked by members of our community, who have worked for weeks using time-honored recipes to offer a variety of pastries, including the most popular Baklava! Pastries are sold individually or packaged in an assortment box. If you like sweets, this Festival will be your paradise!
KAFENION
In any Greek village, the natural gathering place is the Kafenion or coffeehouse. Here you can sip both Greek and American coffees and iced Frappe as you enjoy the mouth-watering Loukoumades (honey-sweetened fritter pastries prepared in front of you) – all while playing a game of backgammon or Tavli.
BAKALIKO
Want to take a taste of Greece home with you? The Bakaliko is our answer to the old-time Greek general store. Here the shelves stocked with food and sundry items from Greece, including ingredients needed for Greek food and pastry preparation.