Opa! The Panegyri Greek Festival is celebrating 50 years this weekend.
The three-day cultural event, hosted by the Holy Trinity-St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Finneytown, takes place June 27-29.
“Since 1975, the Panegyri festival has brought together generations of families, friends and neighbors to share in the vibrant traditions of Greek culture,” Panegyri organizer Stef Diaz said. “From the irresistible homemade foods to the lively music and dancing, every moment is infused with the spirit of community and connection. We are incredibly grateful for the support we’ve received from the Tristate area over the decades.”
Get ready to shout “Opa!” and feast on as much baklava, gyros and, of course, Cincinnati-style chili as your heart desires, all while enjoying the Greek culture, music and other activities.
Ready to experience the Panegyri Greek Festival? Here’s everything you need to know.
But first, how exactly do you pronounce Panegyri?
If you’re not a native Greek speaker, we’re here to help.
Panegyri, pronounced pan-ah-GHEE-ree, loosely translates to “festival for everyone,” according to St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church.
All are welcome at the festival, whether you’re single or in a couple, with your family, an adult or a child.
When is the Panegyri Greek Festival?
The 50th Panegyri Greek Festival takes place June 27-29.
Here are the hours:
Where is the Panegyri Greek Festival?
The festival takes place at Holy Trinity-St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 7000 Winton Road in Finneytown.
How much does it cost to enter the Panegyri Greek Festival?
Admission is $3 per person, and children 12 and under are free. A weekend pass is available for $5, and families enter for $10.
Active military, police, fire and EMTs enter free with an ID.
Where to park for the Panegyri Greek Festival
Free parking and a shuttle bus service will be available from St. Xavier High School. In past years, nearby churches and businesses have set up paid parking areas.
What’s on the menu this year?
The festival will have a variety of Greek dishes and desserts for guests to try.
Appetizers
Street foods
Dinners
A la carte or full dinners are available. Dinners are served with rice pilaf, green beans, a small Greek salad and bread.
Side dishes:
A la carte:
Pasteries
Things to do at the Panegyri Greek Festival
In addition to all the food available to try, the festival is also offering a few ways to experience Greek culture.
The church, through its Greek Language School, has prepared a cultural exhibit called “Walk through History and Culture Exhibit – Ancient Times to Now.”
The exhibit explains Greece’s past and present and its contributions to humanity and Western civilization.
There are also free church tours available:
Cooking demonstrations
Interested in learning how to create delicious Greek dishes? The Panegyri Greek Festival is offering numerous cooking demonstrations.
Here are the times available:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
Visit panegyri.com for more information.
Emily DeLetter contributed to this report.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Cincinnati’s Panegyri Greek Festival is back for its 50th year. Everything to know
Reporting by Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer / Cincinnati Enquirer
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