The parish of St Therapon, a Greek Orthodox Church based in Thornleigh, is pleased to announce the hosting of its Second Annual Greek Festival on Sunday 12th February 2012. The Festival is being held at Cherrybrook's Greenway Park between 11am and 7pm.

This follows the huge success of last year’s festival were we had between 800 – 1200 people of all ages and ethnic origins show up to express their inner Greek!

As with last year, we strive to share our Hellenic culture and build stronger community ties with our local neighbours and friends. We also wish to reveal and reconnected the animated and lively Greek community that already exists in the North and North-Western suburbs of Sydney.

The festival will have a range of attractions to suit a great range of people, just like last year. Once again we will have a great LIVE Greek band, playing a number of hits (including the famous Zorba) and a great Greek dance teacher to get you up and dancing with the best of them.

This year we will also be showcasing a number of individuals who have entered our Talent Show as well as the local High School band from Cherrybrook Technology that will be playing at the main stage.

In addition to the copious amount of musical and dance acts, we also have a multitude of cultural displays and interactive stage shows for the kids about Greek myths and stories. Of course if this doesn’t suit, then let’s not forget the numerous children’s activities we have on offer. Including (but not limited to!) face painting; sand art; plaster painting; beaded butterfly store; showbags and of course the CARNIVAL rides!

It’s also a well known fact that Greeks love to eat, and most importantly, they love their food! Well this year we have outdone themselves with over 8 stalls set up all serving a range of dishes and desserts to tantalise any taste bud! The food will be available, reasonably priced, for families to both eat there as well as take away. So bring a blanket and have a picnic on the grass with us!

Entry is free and all are welcome, so why not try your hand at some Tavli, join in on the Greek dancing, enjoy some loukoumades or why not even have a turn on the carnival rides?

Come join us for the day and reveal your inner Greek.