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Glenview Greek Fest (2018)

Date of event:

July 21 & 22

Location of event:

Sts. Peter & Paul Greek Orthodox Church, Glenview

Glenview Greek Fest at Saints Peter & Paul Greek Orthodox Church

Sts. Peter & Paul Greek Orthodox Church hosted its annual festival where hundreds of guests enjoyed authentic Greek food, live music, drinks, dancing and more.

Popular food items included pork souvlaki, grilled octopus, athenian chicken, gyros, greek sausage (loukaniko), spanakopita and more.

Guests also enjoyed a variety of Greek pastries and other sweet treats including loukoumades, baklava and Homer's famous ice cream!

This event photo gallery was sponsored by Union Ale House — serving great food and drink in a friendly, casual setting. The family owned eatery is Prospect Height's favorite place to enjoy appetizers, burgers, wraps, bbq ribs and great daily specials. Drink specials also available every day!

Happy participants - Glenview Greek Fest at Sts. Peter & Paul

Hard working volunteers - Glenview Greek Fest at Sts. Peter & Paul

Hard working volunteer - Glenview Greek Fest at Sts. Peter & Paul

Police officers - Glenview Greek Fest at Sts. Peter & Paul

Orpheus Greek Dance Troupe Members - Glenview Greek Fest at Sts. Peter & Paul

Orpheus Greek Dance Troupe performing - Glenview Greek Fest at Sts. Peter & Paul

Church leader with volunteers - Glenview Greek Fest at Sts. Peter & Paul

Church leader with volunteer - Glenview Greek Fest at Sts. Peter & Paul

Young fan enjoying the dance performance - Glenview Greek Fest at Sts. Peter & Paul

Hard working volunteer & guest - Glenview Greek Fest at Sts. Peter & Paul

Governor Bruce Rauner with his wife and church staff - Glenview Greek Fest at Sts. Peter & Paul

Big Greek Food Fest of Niles (2018)

Date of event:

July 13, 14 & 15

Location of event:

St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church, Niles

Each year in July, Holy Taxiarhai and St Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church presents the Big Greek Food Fest of Niles.

Once again, thousands flocked to the biggest festival in Niles for authentic Greek food including souvlaki, gyros, roasted lamb, pastichio, dolmades, Grecian chicken and more.

Visitors also enjoyed Greek pastries, imported Greek wines, Greek taverna, cooking classes, live music, festival dancers, kids corner, crafts, face painting and more.

Free parking and ATM also available.

Happy participants - Big Greek Food Fest, Niles

Hard working volunteer - Big Greek Food Fest, Niles

Hard working volunteers - Big Greek Food Fest, Niles

Father George working the gyros - Big Greek Food Fest, Niles

Police officers and emergency team - Big Greek Food Fest, Niles

Dance troupe members - Big Greek Food Fest, Niles

Father Dean with church leader - Big Greek Food Fest, Niles

Friendly welcoming committee - Big Greek Food Fest, Niles

Happy participants dancing - Big Greek Food Fest, Niles

Father George with church leader - Big Greek Food Fest, Niles

Brothers enjoying The Big Greek Food Fest, Niles

St. Sophia Greek Festival (2018)

Date of event:

June 13, 14 & 15

Location of event:

St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church, Elgin

St. Sophia 40th annual Greek Festival - Elgin

St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church in Elgin hosted its 40th annual Greek Fest where guests enjoyed great food, dancing, entertainment, kids games and more.

Happy visitors indulged in authentic Greek food including gyros, souvlaki, athenian chicken, moussaka, pastichio, greek-style fries and more. Greek pastries included baklava, diples, loukoumades and other favorites. The Kafenio served up Greek coffee, frappes, ice cream sundaes and more.

Shoppers also browsed the air-conditioned exhibitor hall where vendors displayed various items for purchase.

And of course, the drive-thru was busy all weekend serving area visitors with delicious Greek fest food items.