The festival will feature a bevy of Greek food, including indoor and outdoor dining, small plates, pastry, coffee, and even a drive-thru. Visitors can enjoy favorites like gyros, spanakopita, chicken souvlaki, and baklava. Experts will be offering cooking demonstrations and wine tastings to help attendees better understand this culinary tradition.
Greek Fest will kick off on Thursday night with an outdoor dance party hosted by DH Vasillios. Friday will be “Greek Night” with the Musicians of Olympus band, while Saturday will feature more DJs in Billy Manos and DJ Prov Productions. The weekend will conclude with a fireworks display after dark. There will also be traditional Greek music and dance performances throughout the weekend.
For younger visitors, there will be family activities and a children’s playground, and an on-site bookstore. Cultural festival like this often use methods like flyer printing and social media to help invite the community in. Advertising for Greek Fest says that it is:
“inviting the community to enjoy Greek culture, cuisine, and hospitality and free parking on site.”
The 2026 edition of Canton Greek Fest will take place on the grounds of St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church from June 4 to 6.