Weekend Outlook: Greek Festival Runs Today Through Sunday
St. John's Greek Orthodox Church of Myrtle Beach hosts its 19th Annual Greek Festival today through Sunday, September 23–26. This 4-day event will be held in the fellowship hall and on the Church grounds on the corner of Hwy. 17 Bypass and 33rd Ave. North, on Thursday from 11 a.m. – 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m., and on Sunday from noon until 7 p.m. Admission is only $1 for adults, and children 10 and under are free.
Enjoy mouth-watering Greek foods such as gyros, roasted lamb, Greek salad, spanikopita and mousaka – as well as a wide assortment of Greek pastries and breads. Soft drinks, beer and Greek wines will also be available. Try a Baklava Ice Cream Sundae. You can dine in, or get it to go.
There will be a coffee shop, gift shop and vendor booths, along with live Greek music, Greek dancers, and children's activities. Church tours and informative lectures about Greek iconography and the Orthodox faith take place at 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. daily.
Whether you come every year or you've never been, this is one fun and educational Festival that you don't want to miss! This year, a portion of the festival’s raffle sale proceeds will benefit CASA and the Waccamaw Youth Foundation.
Free additional parking with continuous shuttle bus service from the back parking lot of Captain George's (29th Ave. N. @ Hwy. 17 Bypass) will be available from noon – 9:30 p.m. daily.
For more information, contact the St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church at 843-448-3773.
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