Festival Basics

The Ascension Greek Orthodox Cathedral invites you to share a multi-faceted experience that tantalizes the senses. Tens of thousands of visitors eagerly gather to sample what life is like in Greece today and to reflect on the impact that ancient Greek civilization has had on our American way of life.

When 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Friday

11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday

Where Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Ascension 4700 Lincoln Ave., below Highway 13

Admission

Adults $5, Children 12 & under are free.

Eventbrite

Single Day $5, Two Day Pass $8, Weekend Pass $12.

Rideshare

Taking UBER or LYFT to-and-from the festival?

Our easy drop-off and pick-up location is on Lincoln Avenue by the outdoor elevator next to the garage.

Parking

• Free parking at the Mormon Temple, Ability Now Bay Area (formerly Cerebral Palsy Center) and Head Royce School. There is also free shuttle service available.

• Premium Parking $20- PARKING

PAVILION. The three-floor Parking Pavilion provides over 290 parking spaces with convenient access to the Oakland Greek Festival.

Simply drive in the main entrance and self-park. The entrance is located on Lincoln Avenue across from the Cathedral between the Mormon Temple and Ability

Now Bay Area formerly the Cerebral Palsy Center.

Once you have parked, you can walk up the stairs to the Platia (Plaza) Level. The sights and sounds of Greece will greet you. No more long walks up or down hills. Pay at the entrance – No in and out privileges.

We love Animals and Pets!

Father Tom and Father Nick even suggest we don’t need to do a blessing of the dogs because they are already blessed!

Unfortunately Alameda County will not allow us a food serving license if we allow pets, therapy animals or emotional support animals in food serving places. We can only allow service animals.

Service Dogs have been trained to provide a task and to behave in public places. They only meet the federal definition if they do a job the owner can’t perform themselves.

We welcome all Service Dogs to the 51st year of the Oakland Greek Festival!