ENJOY THE POPULAR GREEK FOOD YOU’VE COME TO LOVE!
Popular Greek food and pastries, entertainment with bands, dancers and area music groups. Taverna, Frappes, Baklava ice cream sundaes. Three days of kids’ rides, games for all ages, magic shows, hair-braiding and tattoos! Marketplace with vendors from all over the USA and Greece. Plan on great shopping for unique items and gifts.
TAVERNA
Experience the warmth of authentic Greek food, freshly prepared by our parish family! At the Assumption Greek Festival, you can enjoy all your favorite traditional Greek dishes, to delightful pastries from cherished recipes. Popular Greek food and pastries, entertainment with bands, dancers and area music groups. Taverna, Frappes, Baklava ice cream sundaes
Pair your meal with a selection of Greek wines, refreshing beers, coffee, soft drinks, and of course, Ouzo.
We can't wait to celebrate with you!
MARKETPLACE
The Assumption Greek Festival hosts a variety of Greek imports, artisans vendors selling unique gift items from fine handmade jewelry to imported Greek olive oil.
There's something for everyone!
CHURCH TOUR & CULTURE
Take a guided tour of the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, where you can immerse yourself in the stunning iconography created by renowned artist Vlasis Tsotsonis. Experience the beauty of our sacred space and learn about the rich traditions of the Hellenic community as you enjoy performances by our talented Traditional Dancers. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with history and culture in a vibrant setting!
Kids & Family Fun
Three days of unforgettable fun filled with inflatables and thrilling carnival rides! Enjoy magical performances featuring magic and puppet shows, along with the whimsical sights of stilt walkers and talented balloon artists. Don't miss out on the creative face painting and hair braiding that will delight kids of all ages.
GREEKFEST ENTERTAINMENT
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FRIDAY
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4:00pm Assumption Alpha & Omega Dancers
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4:30pm Assumption Sigma Dancers
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5:00pm Grand Opening – Chris Macres, M.C.
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Fr. Michael Varlamos
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Co-Chairs:
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Tom Thomas, George Dallas, Bob DeWaele, Niko Moschouris,
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Tony Marchiori, Achilles Papkonstantinou, Tom Giftos
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National Anthem – Grosse Pointe South Marching Band
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Honored Guests
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Olympians Emilea Zingas and Vadym Kolesnik
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Salute to America - Grosse Pointe South Marching Band
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6:00pm-7:00pm Enigma Detroit Greek Band
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7:00pm Hellenic Society for the Performing Arts (Epirus Dances)
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7:30pm Junior Hellenic Society
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8:00pm Hellenic Society for the Performing Arts (Cretan Dances)
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8:15pm-11:00pm Open Greek Dancing with Enigma Detroit Greek Band
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Olympians Emilea Zingas and Vadym Kolesnik Meet n’ Greet in Hellenic Room
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SATURDAY
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1:30pm-5:00pm Aegean Roots in the Foyer
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2:00pm-3:30pm Devin Scillian and Arizona Son – Salute to America
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4:00pm Alpha & Omega Dancers
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4:30pm Sigma Dancers
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5:00pm-6:30pm Enigma Detroit Greek Band
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7:00pm Hellenic Society for the Performing Arts (Epirus Dances)
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7:30pm Junior Hellenic Society
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8:00pm Hellenic Society for the Performing Arts (Cretan Dances)
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8:15pm-11:00pm Open Greek Dancing with Enigma Detroit Greek Band
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Olympians Emilea Zingas and Vadym Kolesnik Meet n’ Greet in Hellenic Room
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SUNDAY
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12:00pm Alpha & Omega Dancers
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12:30pm Sigma Dancers
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1:30pm-5:00pm Aegean Roots in the Foyer
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1:30pm Hellenic Society for the Performing Arts (Epirus Dances)
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2:00pm Junior Hellenic Society
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2:30pm Hellenic Society for the Performing Arts (Cretan Dances)
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3:00pm-7:00pm Open Greek Dancing with Enigma Detroit Greek Band
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6:00pm GRAND RAFFLE DRAWING