St. Sophia Greek Festival
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| Country and Region | United States — Florida |
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| Type of Festival | Dance, Music |
| Location of Festival | Winter Haven, Florida, USA |
| Festival Contact Information | Phone: +01 863-299-4532 |
| Festival Description | Enjoy a taste of Greek culture in Winter Haven at St. Sophia’s Church. The weekend-long festival offers Greek music and dance, cuisine, youth activities, and dance lessons and much more. |
| Festival Dates | February 22 - 24, 2013 |
Festival Events:
Featured food 2013:
- In The Church Hall
- Lamb Shanks
- Athenian Fish
- Greek Meatballs
- Mediterranean Baked Chicken
- Souvlaki (Pork Tenderloin Shish-Ka-Bob)
- Spinach Pie (Spanakopites)
- Cheese Pie (Tiropites)
- In The Tent
- Gyros Sandwich & Greek Fries
- Souvlaki (Pork Tenderloin)
- Sandwich & Greek Fries
- Grilled Octopus
- Saganaki (Flaming Cheese)
- Grecian Kalamari
- Mezedakia (Appetizer Plate: Marinated Octopus, Kalamari, Saganaki Served With Tomatoes, Olives, Onions And Pita)
- Children’s menu
- Keftedes (Greek Meatballs)
- Souvlaki Plate (Pork Tenderloin)
- Mediterranean Baked Chicken
- Beverages
- In The Church Hall: Soft Drinks, Greek Coffee, Greek Ice Coffee (Frappe)
- In The Tent: Greek Wines, Ouzo, Greek & American Beer, Greek & American Soft Drinks Water
- Desserts
- Greek Pastry in the Hall
- Filo Pastries with Honey Syrup — Baklava (Nuts Wrapped In Filo), Galactobouriko (Custard Wrapped In Filo), Kataifeh Torte (Shredded Filo Pastry With Custard & Whip Cream)
- Greek Cookies: Kourambiethes (Powdered Sugar Short Bread), Koulourakia (Greek Butter Cookie Twists), Paximadia (Greek Anisette Biscotti)
- Koke Tortes: Strawberry, Lemon, Chocolate, Vanilla Cream, and Greek Rice Pudding
Entertainment 2013:
- In The Tent
- Live Greek Music
- St. Sophia Dance Troupes
- Attic Treasures Vendors
- Local Crafters
- Church Tours on Greek Orthodox Church Architecture and Iconography
- The Church Hall
- Cooking Demonstrations at the Bakaliko (Greek Grocery Store)
- Gold & Silver Jewelry Vendors
- Travel Log of Greece
Practical Info:
Venue:
- 1030 Bradbury Road
Winter Haven
Phone: +01 863-299-4532 - Located on Bradbury Road off of Winter Lake Road (Highway 540)
Schedule 2013:
- Friday, February 22, 2013
- 11:00am – 9:00pm
- Saturday, February 23, 2013
- 11:00am – 9:00pm
- Sunday, February 24, 2013
- 11:00am – 6:00pm
Directions:
- From Winter Haven take Route 17 South to Route 540 West to Bradbury Road
- From Lakeland take Route 98 S to Route 540 E to Bradbury Road, ½ mile east of Spirit Lake Road
Entrance/Parking:
- Free Parking
- $2 Admission Donation For All Three Days!
- Under 12 years of age free entrance
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