Go Greek for the weekend of July 26–27 at the Santa Barbara Greek Festival.
Baklava, gyros and moussaka galore! This delicious annual event showcases the best bounty from Greece, including the sights, sounds and tastes of the Mediterranean land. The notes of the bouzouki coupled with the alluring performers dancing throughout the park bring you right into Greek culture.
There’s even free shuttle service from the parking lot of Sansum Clinic at 1317 W. Pueblo St. to take you to the festivities at Oak Park, 300 W. Alamar Ave. The event is Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
For more information call 805/683-4492, or visit santabarbaragreekfestival.com.
Click here to read a 2012 feature about the Santa Barbara Greek Festival by Cheri Rae.
—Leslie Dinaberg
Originally published in Santa Barbara SEASONS on July 22, 2014.