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Photo by Darlene Wong Cancell. Dancers exhibited traditional Greek dance at St. Mark's Greek Fest on Sunday, September 25, 2022.
On Sunday, September 19, 2022, Westwood's St. Mark of Ephesus Orthodox Cathedral hosted its second day of its Greek Fest. Lines for the event's main offering of delicious Greek food seem to get longer each year, but the wait is worth it. Visitors could select from a variety of authentic Greek food offerings, including spanakopita, moussaka, and souvlaki, baklava, Greek coffee and many other offerings. Some visitors on Saturday had returned for another tasty meal on Sunday.
Live entertainment included Greek music and a demonstration by Greek dancers. There were bounce house activities for kids, and a playground.
Enjoy these event photos! For those who didn't make it to the Greek Fest this year, keep this fun event in mind for next year.
Photo by Darlene Wong Cancell. A long line for the food is what first greeted visitors to St. Mark's Greek Fest on Sunday.
Photo by Darlene Wong Cancell. A vendor sells religious items for the faithful.
Photo by Darlene Wong Cancell. Long lines are a sign of the popularity of the Greek Fest each year.
Photo by Darlene Wong Cancell. "Opa!" exclaimed event organizer Theodore Fitopoulos, as he added oil to his hot pan, causing flames to jump.
Photo by Darlene Wong Cancell. Staffers stand ready to serve customers baklava sundaes and Greek coffee.
Photo by Darlene Wong Cancell. A full-day pass to the inflatable bounce house could be purchased for $10.
Photo by Darlene Wong Cancell. Event organizer Theodore Fitopoulos (right) joins a friend in preparing fresh, hot Greek food for purchase.
Photo by Darlene Wong Cancell. The large tent at Greek Fest, from a distance.
Photo by Darlene Wong Cancell. An ensemble of Greek dancers held hands as they danced in a circle.
Photo by Darlene Wong Cancell. While sitting to eat, visitors were entertained by live music and dancing under a tent that was decorated with the Greek flag.
