“Be Greek for a weekend” when you attend the 2018 Fort Walton Beach Greek Festival. One of the Emerald Coast’s most unique and popular events, the Greek Festival provides non-stop food and entertainment. This years’ festival is set for Friday, August 31, through Sunday, September 2. Spend your Labor Day weekend learning about one of the oldest and most important cultures in world history. This year’s festival promises three fun-filled days celebrating Greek culture through food and festivities.
A Delicious Menu
This year’s Greek festival will have plenty of live entertainment, but at the end of the day, it’s all about the food. This year’s menu features some of Greece’s most popular and most tasty meals. Take a look at the full menu for the upcoming Greek Festival:
- Pitas – Filo pockets filled with feta and spinach
- Dolmades – Grape leaves stuffed with seasoned rice
- Souvlakia – Grilled marinated lamb skewers
- Greek Chicken – Baked chicken basted in a marinade of olive oil, lemon, and oregano
- Pastitisio – Greek Lasagna, A layered dish of macaroni, ground beef, Greek tomato sauce, and cream sauce
- Gyro Sandwich – Grilled seasoned beef and lamb with lettuce and tsaziki sauce sandwiched in warm pita bread
- Greek Salad – Dressed with zesty Greek dressing, feta, olives, and salonika peppers
This is just a small preview of all the amazing dishes being served at this year’s Greek Festival. The best way to experience this menu is to try it for yourself. Head to the Emerald Coast Convention Center on Okaloosa Island for the 2018 Fort Walton Beach Greek Festival.
A True Greek Celebration
There will plenty to do when you’re not eating at this year’s Greek Festival. From traditional Greek music to authentic shops and art, learn about every aspect of Greek culture when you attend. The Kostas Kastanis Band will be performing traditional music all weekend long accompanied by the Demetrios Greek Dancers.
While at the festival stop by the Bakaliko, a Greek “general store”, that carries a variety of cultural and ethnic sundries. A bookstore will also be available as well as plenty of Greek artists. Find one-of-a-kind artwork, jewelry, clothing, and more at this year’s Fort Walton Beach Greek Festival.
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The Fort Walton Beach Greek Festival is one of the can’t miss events of the year on the Emerald Coast. Before you go, stop by Lee Nissan in Fort Walton Beach. Arrive at the festival in style and comfort when you drive off in a brand new Nissan from Lee Nissan. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff can help put you in the car of your dreams. If you’re in the market for a new or used car, look no further than the team at Lee Nissan in Fort Walton Beach.
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