Greek Fest Continues Through Weekend at State Fair Park

Flaming cheese. Hundreds of lambs and chickens roasting over live open coals.

Dancers and musicians performing in authentic Greek fashion and in colorful, traditional garb.

Did we mention flaming cheese and roasting lambs? If that didn't get you, how about the return to Greek Fest, after far too long, of the original souvlaki sandwich on a bun.

Ah, now we've got you.

Greek Fest opened Friday and continues Saturday and Sunday at State Fair Park.

The festival is free and family-friendly Friday night until 11 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., then 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday.

The 46th annual Greek Fest is sponsored by Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church,
9400 W. Congress St., Wauwatosa, famous for its Frank Lloyd Wright design.

From the church's website:

Music and dancing

Featured entertainment includes Sweet Tarts on Saturday at 7 p.m. Pindos will perform live Greek music throughout the weekend, accompanied by performances by the Hellenic Dancers. 

Dancer performances will be at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The children's dance group will perform at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Food and fun

Visitors will be able to enjoy delicious Greek foods, including famous Greek chicken, souvlaki, saganaki, loukoumades and a variety of Greek pastries. 

For fun, authentic Greek photos, books, clothes, souvenirs, home goods, jewelry and more. Be sure to visit the Greek agora marketplace.

Raffle

This year, raffle prizes include a 16GB iPad, a 43-inch Samsung Plasma TV, a Milwaukee Brewers VIP package, $500 cash and a Kindle e-reader. Entry tickets can be purchased at the festival or from a church member in advance. Prices are $5 for 1 ticket, $10 for 3 tickets, $20 for 7 tickets, $50 for 20 tickets and $100 for 45 tickets.