Held at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church from Friday, Sept. 6 through Sunday, Sept. 8, the festival features everything Greek from its food and wine to its live music and dancing.
Panagouleas-Stephens has children that will be dancing and helping out at the festival. She said it is a tradition for her family to help bake things for the festival.
The festival will have a plethora of pastries made in-house including favorites such as Koulouraki, a mildly sweet butter cookie that pairs well with coffee. They will also have traditional foods like gyros, Greek salad and lamb chops. Panagouleas-Stephens said they plan to have new wine options as well.
Another addition to the festival includes vendors selling Byzantine and Mediterranean flare items.
This year they are charging admission. Admission is $5 for adults and includes one raffle ticket. Veterans and active duty are free, as well as children 12 and under.
The $5 admission fee is only needed to be paid one time throughout the weekend. Those that plan to go to the festival multiple days will get in free with a ticket.
The festival, located at 500 Belmonte Park North in Dayton, will run 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.
In addition to pay to park options near the church, there will be a free shuttle for those that park in the open lot on Forest and Grand Avenues. This is located across from the hospital’s emergency room entrance.
For more information and updates, visit www.daytongreekfestival.com or the festival’s Facebook page (@daytongreekfestival).
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