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The annual Atlanta Greek Festival is one of the city's landmark ethnic festivals. It takes place every September at The Greek Orthodox Annunciation Cathedral at 2500 Clairmont Road, NE, in Atlanta.

Atlanta Greek Festival Events and Activities

The festival features the Cathedral lecture tours, an "Agora" artisan market, lots of Greek music and dancing, rides and games for kids as well as tons of delicious Greek food. The Atlanta Greek Festival features a live entertainment stage with award-winning dance troupes showcasing dances and costumes of parts of Greece—from the Kalamatianos to Tsamikos.

The Atlanta Greek Festival provides an excellent opportunity to experience legendary Greek hospitality without leaving Atlanta. Try delicious moussaka, baklava, spanakopita, souvlaki, gyros, hot loukoumades, kourabiedes, and other tasty treats—sample original Greek wines and cheeses. The Taste of Greece doesn't leave anyone hungry. The Greek Agora at the Hellenic Centre offers handcrafted pottery, apparel, jewelry, books, ceramics, woven cloth, beaded necklaces, and other handmade goods.

Festival Hours and Location

Festival's events will take place on Thursday from 5 pm to 10 pm, on Friday from 5 pm to 11 pm, on Saturday from 11 am to 11 pm, and on Sunday from 11 am to 6 pm.

5 Reasons To Attend The Atlanta Greek Festival:

– It's one of Atlanta's landmark free ethnic festivals.

– Attendees can better get to know Greek culture through national cuisine, dances, and games in an entertaining and friendly atmosphere.

– Festival guests can enjoy appetizing moussaka, souvlaki, baklava, spanakopita gyros, and much more.

– You can also purchase handmade goods with a Greek flavor, like apparel, jewelry, ceramics, woven cloth, etc.

– Attending the Atlanta Greek Festival is a great way to support the local Greek community and its efforts to promote Greek culture.