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Annual Greek Festival This Weekend
I wanted to add this for your food tasting consideration. I took the kids last year and we left so satisfied and full. Oh my goodness, it was so wonderful, we actually went back the next day for 2 days in a row of eating. Yum!
We will certainly make an appearance this year, too! It really is easy to get there using the Polk Parkway for those that don't live close by.
Have you ever been?
Here's the press release that was emailed to me this morning:
For more information about this event, contact Georget Photos at 863-299-4532.
St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church Of Polk County is located at
1030 Bradbury Road, Winter Haven FL 33883
Greek Festival 2013
St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church in Winter Haven is hosting their annual Greek Festival:
Friday, February 22, 2013 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 23, 2013 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 24, 2013 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
A donation of $2 for admission for the entire three days of events, Children Under 12 Free, Parking is Free.
FEATURED FOOD ITEMS
IN THE CHURCH HALL:
Lamb Shanks Athenian Fish Greek Meatballs Mediterranean Baked Chicken
Souvlaki (Pork Tenderloin Shish-Ka-Bob) Spinach Pie (Spanakopites) Cheese Pie (Tiropites)
IN THE TENT:
Gyros Sandwich & Greek Fries Souvlaki (Pork Tenderloin) Sandwich & Greek Fries
Grilled Octopus Saganaki (Flaming Cheese) Grecian Kalamari
Mezedakia (Appetizer Plate: Marinated Octopus, Kalamari, Saganaki Served With Tomatoes, Olives, Onions And Pita)
Children’s menu: Keftedes (Greek Meatballs), Souvlaki Plate (Pork Tenderloin), Mediterranean Baked Chicken
THIRSTY?
IN THE CHURCH HALL: Soft Drinks Greek Coffee Greek Ice Coffee (Frappe)
IN THE TENT: Greek Wines Ouzo Greek & American Beer Greek & American Soft Drinks Water
HOW ABOUT SOMETHING SWEET?
GREEK PASTRY IN THE HALL:
FILO PASTRIES WITH HONEY SYRUP: Baklava: Nuts Wrapped In Filo Galactobouriko: Custard Wrapped In Filo
Kataifeh Torte Shredded Filo Pastry With Custard & Whip Cream
GREEK COOKIES: Kourambiethes (Powdered Sugar Short Bread) Koulourakia (Greek Butter Cookie Twists)
Paximadia (Greek Anisette Biscotti)
KOKE TORTES: Strawberry Lemon Chocolate Vanilla Cream
GREEK RICE PUDDING
ENTERTAINMENT & EVENTS
IN THE TENT: Live Greek Music St. Sophia Dance Troupes Attic Treasures Vendors Local Crafters
CHURCH TOURS on Greek Orthodox Church Architecture and Iconography
THE CHURCH HALL: Cooking Demonstrations at the Bakaliko (Greek Grocery Store)
Gold & Silver Jewelry Vendors, Travel Log of Greece
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Permalink Reply by Shawn Spivey on -
Well, like I admitted before, I went two days. :) On one day it was a bit more crowded but on another not as bad. I think I would time it for what would be typical "off" hours for eating, saying 2ish, 3ish? It's not lunch time, but it's not dinner time either. But really, the lines were never terrible at all and the food was worth the wait.
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Permalink Reply by MandyJay on -
Oh, I want to go! I keep meaning to attend (and by "keep meaning to" I mean "have only realized it occurred after it was over" for around fifteen years), and this year I want to do it!
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Permalink Reply by Shawn Spivey on
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This truly is a "live to eat" moment. So, so, so good. I'm happy I posted this so you can throw it on your calendar. Maybe I'll see you there. :)
MandyJay said:Oh, I want to go! I keep meaning to attend (and by "keep meaning to" I mean "have only realized it occurred after it was over" for around fifteen years), and this year I want to do it!
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Permalink Reply by Shawn Spivey on
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Oh, and MandyJay, they have a lot of entertainment and dancing that I think you would like!
Shawn Arnold said:This truly is a "live to eat" moment. So, so, so good. I'm happy I posted this so you can throw it on your calendar. Maybe I'll see you there. :)
MandyJay said:Oh, I want to go! I keep meaning to attend (and by "keep meaning to" I mean "have only realized it occurred after it was over" for around fifteen years), and this year I want to do it!
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Permalink Reply by MandyJay on
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Well, it's on my phone's calendar and it's the weekend of my older son's 14th birthday so here's hoping my brain doesn't fail me! :D
Thank you so much for mentioning this! Baklava... *drool*
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Permalink Reply by Shawn Spivey on
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That's funny. Last year it was on Ethan's 16th birthday and he said he wouldn't want to spend it any other way. His b-day is Feb. 26th.
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Greek Delicacies: Winter Haven Church Prepares for Popular Annual F...
......my mouth is watering
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Permalink Reply by MandyJay on
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My dreadful children don't want to go. I may have to force one to attend in spite of himself. Shawn, are you going to head over? Maybe I can abandon my kids and we could share a ride, LOL
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Permalink Reply by Shawn Spivey on
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I'm seriously tempted to take up your offer. Now that I'm a weekend warrior rehabbing my house, I was planning on cheating of sorts. My oldest drives now and I was going to send him to pick up some big orders to bring back to me and the younger two while we are working. It's been my experience the vendors will gladly pack to-go bags. I hate to miss the festivities that go with the food but I really have to get some big uninteruppted time blocks in at the house to get us moved in.
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Permalink Reply by MandyJay on
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Understood! No worries -- I'm figuring I should wait until next year to go. I still have the last 6-7 pounds of pound cake uhm,.. Christmas weight to scrape off, LOL. I figure if I'm not a complete crazy woman next holiday season (Must! Eat! All! The! Food!!!) then I can reward myself with the Greek Festival in 2014 :D
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