Greek Fest

With fabulous food, exciting entertainment and joyful shouts of "OPA," the 18th Annual Victoria Greek Fest will take place over two weekends from Friday, August 23rd thru to Sunday the 25th and from August 30th thru September 2nd, at the Greek Community Centre, 4648 Elk Lake Drive (beside Commonwealth Pool). ADMISSION IS FREE for the whole community! The Festival will feature delicious Greek food, Greek desserts, baked goods, traditional Greek Dancing by International Dance Groups, live music from local artists and many other different programs of entertainment from around the world. Entertainment will run continuously throughout the day. The food is a major focus to the festival featuring authentically roasted lamb prepared according to tradition (not to be missed!) as well as souvlaki, spanakopita, baklava, loukomades and much more. Bring your appetite! Last year's event drew over 23,500 Victorians to the celebration! We are expecting more this year RAIN OR SHINE under our HUGE tents! Fun for the whole family! This year's Greek Fest will also see a return of the Heritage Exhibit which will explore the history of Greece and Greeks in BC. Come and learn these stories and a lot more about the contribution of Greeks to BC heritage.