Two Greek Festivals This Weekend (Aug 16-18)

This weekend in Rhode Island might well be known as the weekend of the Greeks. Two Greek Orthodox churches will host Hellenic festivals, extravaganzas that typically include plenty of moussaka, pastitsio, souvlaki, and of course baklava, as well as a lot of drinking, dancing, and community celebration. Oh I forgot to mention the spanokopita! And the baklava!


The Assumption of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church in Pawtucket has their Grecian Festival starting tomorrow (Friday, August 16) from 5-10 pm, and noon to 10 pm on both Saturday and Sunday. Admission to the big tent is free, but you must buy your own dinner and drinks. The church is at 97 Walcott Street in Pawtucket.
Call 725-3127 for more information

Newport will also be full of great Greek food, as the St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church in downtown Newport will host its annual Hellenic Fest Friday, Saturday and Sunday under a big tent at Thames and Brewer Streets. The festival is open from 4 to midnight on Friday, noon to midnight on Saturday and noon to 8 p.m. on Sunday.
Call 846-0555 to find out more

Read an article in the Projo about the festivals