Join us for The OPA! Festival featuring Greek food, culture and fun.This free festival runs from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 9, and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 10-11, at the church, 7921 Old York Road. A large tent will allow the event to go on rain or shine.
ELKINS PARK, Pa., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- "OPA!" is a Greek word often used to express joy, gratitude and celebration. From May 9 to 11, the OPA! Festival at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Elkins Park will offer a unique experience of authentic Greek food, music and other aspects of Greek culture.
Hours for the free community event are 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 9, and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 10-11, at the church, 7921 Old York Road. A large tent will allow the event to go on rain or shine.
"The theme of this year's festival is "Where Community and Culture Come Together," according to event organizer Chris Papadeas. "We welcome community members of all ages to come out to get a taste of our vibrant Greek culture."
Traditional Greek food, including fresh-cut gyros, lemon chicken, moussaka, spanakopita and delicate pastries, will be available for purchase as will specialty Greek beers, wines and coffees.
You can learn about the Greek Orthodox faith by taking a church tour and enjoy lively, colorful dancing exhibitions performed by the church's youth groups. Established in 1901, Annunciation Greek Orthodox is the sixth oldest Greek Orthodox community in the United States.
Music is central to Greek culture, and the festival will feature live performances by two exciting musical groups. Kefi, an energetic group from Philadelphia that plays a unique blend of traditional Greek dance, folk, and pop music, will perform on May 9. Apollonia, featuring vocals by Maria Pearce and Bouzouki by Tony Pearce, will take the stage on May 11.
Charitable contributions from attendees of this year's OPA! Festival will go to the Cheltenham Township Police Department.
Limited festival parking is available in the lot behind the church, with additional parking on Elkins Avenue and neighboring streets. There will also be a drop-off-only area at the church's main entrance accessible from Route 611 / Old York Road.
For more information, visit epgreekfest.com.
Media Contact
Chris Papadeas, Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 1 610-952-9360, [email protected], https://epgreekfest.com/
SOURCE Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
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