Best Local Festival: Columbia's Greek Festival

Best Local Festival

Columbia’s Greek Festival

Gracie Bryant

Each September, people of all backgrounds and nationalities come together in Columbia, SC to appreciate Greek culture. Columbia’s Greek Festival is a three-day event consisting of a multitude of activities and events to introduce people to Greek heritage and history.

The festival is perhaps best known for the mouthwatering menu of authentic Greek and Meditteranean dishes, including gyros and souvlaki, roast lamb and broiled Greek chicken. If you’re looking for something to satisfy your sweet tooth, the Greek Festival vendors have you covered with a spread of pastries and dessert combinations like baklava sundaes.

In addition, the festival features performances from Greek folk dancers, live music and cultural opportunities like learning how to polka dance. Some of the vendors sell accessories, artwork and other items that are culturally meaningful. Though it has staple offerings and events that return every year, the festival also changes with every iteration in order to keep people coming back and learning more each time. During a visit to the Greek Festival, patrons can take in presentations and discussions of Greek culture and history, as well as take guided and self-guided tours throughout the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral.

This event is family-friendly and tickets are not required. Times and dates have not yet been set for 2020, but more information can be found online at columbiasgreekfestival.com.

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