Opa! Delicious cuisine, pastries, a wine tasting and Greek music will highlight the festivities as St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Rock Island invites the community to the sixth "Big Fat Greek Festival" on Friday and Saturday, September 17 and 18.
Food will be served from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday in the church's Gold Room, with seating in and outside. Admission is $2, kids under 12 are free. The church will again offer a drive-through window for Greek food to go.
A cash bar will be open with beer and wine available. Baklava sundaes will be sold outside, under the big tent; and an extended children's area will host games, prizes and inflatable bounce houses. The kids' area will be open 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday.
Scheduled events include :
*Greek music by Manoli Productions
*Performances by the Hellas Dancers from Chicago.
*Saturday wine tasting hosted by Dimitri Wine and Spirits (5:30 p.m-7 p.m.)
* Large boutique area with Greek souvenirs, jewelry and more.
This year the festival corresponds with the church's 100th anniversary. "This year we feel especially blessed as our parish celebrates its Centennial," said Father Leo Gavrilos.
Proceeds from the event will benefit the church. For more information, call
309-786-8163. St. George is located at 2930-31st Ave. (corner of 31st Avenue and 30th St.) in Rock Island.
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