Welcome to The Real Greek Experience: It is with great joy and excitement that we invite you to experience our Greek culture this weekend. The Greek Festival began 38 years ago to share with our Bay Area community the truest of Greek passions: hospitality, food, music, and religion. Today, this event is thriving from the works of our own Oakland Greek Community, and it is through their loving efforts that we offer you these passions! Our wish is for you to know the real Greek experience!

Hospitality. Greeks are hospitable in nature, and it is this giving spirit that makes our Festival come alive! What may even surprise you is the sight of our young and old working side by side. Our young children are thrilled to dance for you, while our experienced yiayias (grandmothers) offer you a taste of traditional spanakopita (spinach pie) and favorite pastry recipes from their homeland.

Food. You will simply have to eat your way from one end to another. We have put our heart, soul and favorite Greek seasonings into our many delicious foods for you. From gyros and lamb sandwiches to wine and Frappe beverages, we want you to taste Greece!

Music. The intoxicating sounds of Greece will be evident throughout the Festival. Live music will entice you to dance, or you may choose to watch one of our many Greek dancing groups perform traditional village dances.

Religion. The heart of our Festival is the Cathedral itself. Both literally and metaphorically, the Cathedral serves as the center foundation of our religious community. We invite you to tour our beautiful Cathedral.

What makes this Festival so special is that you will have an opportunity to experience the best of Greece with its natives, your friends and neighbors. We invite you to celebrate our own Greek culture with us while enjoying the breathtaking views of the bay! We hope that you leave feeling a little more "Greek" than
when you arrived! Opa!!

Efxaristo poli (Thank you very much),

Yanni Limnios
Chairman
Oakland Greek Festival 2009

HOURS
Friday & Saturday - 10am-11pm
Sunday - 11am-9pm

ADMISSION
General Admission - $6.00
Friday 10am-4pm - FREE
Sunday 6pm-9pm - FREE
Children under 12 - FREE

One Response to “Oakland’s Greek Festival 2009!”

1. Jennifer Koutralatkis-Paras says:

   May 15, 2009 at 11:45 am

   This Festival is set on the lovely Platea in the Hills of Oakland. It us a true celebration of the Greek culture and family values. The food is wonderful and homemade. Food, music, family, and fun, is what it is all about…