Is the Greek Festival pet friendly?

NO. Our grounds and crowds are not set up to enjoy the Greek Festival with pets. It is not a pet-oriented or accommodating event.

Do I need tickets?

NO. The Greek Festival is free and open to the public. All of our food lines and marketplace vendors will collect payment at the time food or other goods are purchased.

Where do tips go?

All tips / donations go to support our Annunciation Dance Groups. Our youth spend many years in our comprehensive traditional dance program, compete nationally, and your generosity helps with traditional costumes, workshops throughout the year, travel, and taking care of one of the largest folk dance operations in Hampton Roads. We have over 125 Annunciation Dancers, and by the time kids graduate High School, many will have spent 15 years in Hellenic Dance.

Is there a drive-thru?

NO. There is NO drive-thru at this May 2026 Greek Festival.

Can I order online?

NO. There is no way to order online.

Do you accept credit & debit cards?

Both! We accept credit & debit cards, tap to pay, as well as cash at all cashiers. The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral is a 501-C3 Non-Profit Organization and the annual Greek Festival is the main fundraiser that also allows us to donate a portion of proceeds to different community charities. The added cost associated with the convenience of using credit and debit cards is added to the total purchase. The convenience charge is 3%. Thank you for understanding and helping us!

I have allergies, is the food…?

Our festival food is made with whole ingredients, meat, dairy, eggs, milk, butter, wheat, honey, & spices. Please use good judgment as we do not have alternatives to what is on the menu.

Where is the marketplace?

In our Hellenic Center. The large building next to the Cathedral and festival tent. See the map

Where do we park?

There is a large parking lot behind our Cathedral for parking. There is also additional parking at Granby High School. Other options are also available on street and around the school.

Is there handicap parking?

We have about 10 spaces in our main lot along the back side of the Hellenic Center. There is parking that turns over regularly in our main church parking lot and while the non-handicap spots may not be immediately available, everything is paved and accessible from the lot to the main festival area within a reasonable and safe walking distance.

Where do I get the Greek Donuts?

Those are called Loukoumades! The loukoumades booth is outside the main tent across from the entrance to the Agora/Marketplace. Map

Who are the dancers?

All of our dancers are children of our community. They practice throughout the year, and dancing is a large part of our Greek/Hellenic culture and tradition. Our Annunciation Dancers compete annually in Hellenic dance competitions in different parts of the country and have won numerous top awards in regional and national competition. It is a thriving youth ministry of our Cathedral and Greek community. Schedule

Where does the meat come from?

Our lamb is from Australia and our souvlaki is sourced from American manufacturers.