Oak Lawn, IL – Bring your father to
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church’s Greek Festival
The event at Oak Lawn takes place this weekend. It will be held from 3 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, June 14, and from 2 to 10 p.m. on Sunday, June 15.
Now in its 61st year, St. Nick’s Greek Fest is a beloved summer tradition and features some of the best cuisine found at outdoor festivals in the south suburbs. The
St. Nicholas Ladies Philoptochos Society
has food prep down to a science, making their famous baklava, featured on
WGN’s “Chicago’s Best
,” with a dedicated crack grill team firing up the kabobs.
Fest goers can also enjoy plates full of tasty souvlaki, Greek chicken, gyros, pastitsio (“Greek lasagna”), spanakopita, Greek pastries and more. Two bars will be available to serve up libations, including Greek beer and wine. Or, head over to the Kafeneion for some Greek coffee and frappe.
The church plans to hold a raffle for cash prizes, featuring a top award of $5,000, followed by a secondary prize of $2,000 and a third-place reward of $1,500. Each ticket costs $100, and participants do not have to be physically present to win.
Throughout the weekend, live entertainment is showcased:
Saturday, June 14
- DJ Wildcat, from 2 to 7 p.m.
- Strung Out,
Sunday, June 15
- DJ Steve
Traditional Greek dance performances by the St. Nicholas youth group are scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on both Saturday, June 14 and Sunday, June 15.
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