Be Greek for a day! The 31st annual Marietta Greek Festival happens from May 14 to 16, 2021. This year’s festival will take the form of a drive-thru food event — and we can all hope for the return of the traditional format in 2022.
The festival takes place at Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, located at 3431 Trickum Rd. in Marietta.
Festival hours
- Friday, May 14th: 4 to 8 p.m.
- Saturday, May 15th: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Sunday, May 16th: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The food prices are affordable and the food menu is extensive, including Greek favorites like:
- souvlaki
- grilled leg of lamb
- gyros
- chicken platters
- spanikopita
- dolmades (stuffed grape leaves)
- Greek salad
- baklava and other pastries
Go the festival website for more info
More upcoming events:
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Thursday, December 2, 2021
Friday, December 3, 2021
Saturday, December 4, 2021
Sunday, December 5, 2021
Monday, December 6, 2021
Content below the line is from a previous year when the traditional festival was held. It does not apply to 2021.
You’ll have the opportunity to shop the Agora Marketplace for items created in the Greek tradition, including imported jewelry, handmade linens, scarves, Greek cookbooks and travel guides, blown glass items, and decorative art pieces.
Kids’ activities include arts and crafts, games, face painting, a playground, and more.
At Niko’s Pub, you can enjoy Greek wine, beer, and liqueur. A Greek street food tent allows you to sample portable food options, while the main dining tent serves up full meals.
The Byzantine style sanctuary of the church will be open during guided tours.
For a complete schedule of live music and dance performances, see the Greek Festival website.
Festival hours
Friday, May 17th: 3 to 11 p.m.
Saturday, May 18th: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Sunday, May 19th: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Admission deals and discounts
Regular price admission is $5. Children 12 and under get in free.
You can skip the ticket line by ordering in advance online through Big Tickets, but you’ll pay a hefty fee of $2.24 for a $5 ticket, and as much as $8 for two of the dining packages (although the packages include free admission).
Choose from one of these two special deals:
- The Santorini Special — $30. This would be a great Date Night deal. It includes two free admission tickets, 1 large sampler platter, 1 chicken oreganato platter, and 2 beverages (excludes alcohol and specialty teas). This is said to be a $37 value, so by the time you pay the online ticket fee, it’s a wash.
- The Mediterranean Mix — $25. Includes 1 free admission ticket and a $25 gift card that is valid at all food tents (but cannot be used for alcohol or specialty teas). Said to be a $30 value, but you’ll lose the savings to the online ticketing fee.
Parking and shuttle info
Free parking is available near by, with a shuttle running continuously to the festival site.
Park at one of these sites:
- Simpson Middle School – 3340 Trickum Rd.
- Church of Latter-Day Saints – 3195 Trickum Rd. (Friday and Saturday ONLY — no Sunday parking)
- Mountain View Elementary School – 3151 Sandy Plains Rd
