
GreekFest 2026
Sunday, Sept 13 | 12:00–8:00 PM
Dormition of the Virgin Mary
Greek Orthodox Church
29 Central Street, Somerville, MA
Free admission. Rain or shine.
Online Takeout Available.
Free parking.

Eat well. Do good.
100% of proceeds support the ongoing operations of Dormition Church and our local outreach initiatives, including the Somerville Warming Center, foster care support programs, and local community fridges.
New this fall: a community refrigerator is being built right here on our property. Your visit helps stock it.

Live Music & Dancing
Live music by Orfeas every night
Friday: 6:00 -11:00 PM
Saturday: 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Sunday: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Kids Activities
Face painting & coloring Sunday, 1:00–3:00 PM
Entertainment
Menu
Gyros
Our signature. Made to order.
Choose your gyro:
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Traditional – Seasoned lamb and beef, carved from the spit.
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Chicken – Tender roasted chicken skewer, grilled.
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Vegetarian - Grilled peppers, mushrooms and onions with Greek seasonings.
Gyros are wrapped in a grilled pita with onions, tomatoes & tzatziki (yogurt, cucumber and garlic).
Add on Sides (NEW):
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French Fries
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Greek Fries - Topped with crumbled feta and oregano.
Kitchen
Traditional recipes, lovingly handed down.
Dinner Plates - every plate includes Greek salad, rice pilaf, and bread. Items are also available a la carte.
Traditional Greek Favorites
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Beef Youvetsi – Greek beef stew, tender beef slowly braised in a rich tomato-herb sauce. (NEW)
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Moussaka – Layers of eggplant, potato and beef under golden bechamel.
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Pastichio – Layers of pasta and ground beef under golden bechamel, like a Greek lasagna.
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Roast Lamb – Tender sliced lamb, herb-seasoned and slow roasted, finished with brown gravy.
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Lamb Shank – Whole bone-in lamb shank, braised in tomato sauce until it falls off the bone.
Fresh from the Grill
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Loucanico – Two grilled Greek pork sausages, char-grilled to order.
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Chicken Souvlaki – Two marinated chicken skewers, char-grilled to order, with peppers and onions. Single skewer on its own
Vegetarian Favorites
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Spanakopita – Spinach and feta wrapped in golden phyllo.
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Tyropita – Feta cheese wrapped in golden phyllo.
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Moussaka (no meat) – Layers of eggplant and potato under golden bechamel.
Soup, Salad & Sides
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Greek Salad (V)
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Chicken Lemon Soup
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Lemon Potatoes (V) – upgrade available
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Rice Pilaf (V)
(V) Vegetarian. Baklava & rice pudding available in the Kitchen line; other sweets served at the Dessert table.
Sweets
Traditional Greek desserts.
Loukoumades – Greek honey donuts with cinnamon and walnuts, fried to order.
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Half Dozen
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Full Dozen
Cookies
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Koulourakia – Crisp, orange-scented butter cookie.
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Kourambiethes – Almond butter cookie, powdered sugar.
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Finikia – Citrus and spice, honey soaked, walnuts.
Pastries
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Galaktoboureko – Warm custard in crisp phyllo, honey syrup.
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Mille Feuille – Puff pastry and vanilla cream.
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Baklava – Flaky phyllo, walnuts, honey syrup.
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Kataifi – Shredded phyllo, nut filling, honey syrup.
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Portokalopita – Orange and phyllo cake, syrup soaked.
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Coconut Cake – Yellow cake with coconut flakes.
Chilled
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Pastry Jars – Profiterol, Tiramisu, Ekmek or Banoffee.
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Rizogalo – Rice pudding with cinnamon.
Drinks
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Frappé – Greek iced coffee.
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Water
Bar
Kali orexi. Stin ygeia mas.
By the Glass
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Wine (8 oz) – red or white
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Greek Beer, Draft (16 oz)
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Greek Beer, Bottle (11 oz)
By the Bottle
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Wine (500 ml) – red or white
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Retsina (750 ml) – pine resin white wine
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Tsipouro (200 ml) – Greek pomace brandy
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Ouzo (200 ml)
Non-Alcoholic
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Sparkling Water
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Soda
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Water
21 and over. ID required. We card everyone.
Directions
Moments from past GreekFests
Signature Sponsors

Ad Book Sponsors
Acella Construction
Alfredo's Italian Kitchen Somerville
Chris & Sophia Boulas
Nicholas Chakos
Celebrating Community
Costas Provisions
Dello Russo Funeral Service
East Cambridge Savings Bank
Faggas Funeral Home
Harvard Federal Credit Union
Homer Contracting
John's Auto Sales
John & Teti Kourafalos
Lamb Family
Nick's House of Pizza - Medford
Saint Raphael Parish School
Seasons UNION Catering
Peter Skambas Realty Group - Compass
Stapleton Floral
Tresca - Lyndell's - Dunkin - Bill Galatis
Tsourianis Family
WF Rainwear Walpole
Baystate Tent Event Services
Ithaki
Jimmy's Steer House
Market Basket
Patron Sponsors
James & Maria Binieris
Thomas & Eugenia Chagnon
Dennis & Nancy Close
Doherty Funeral Service
Gregory & Diane Grillone
Kenneth & Ruthanne Grundfast
Robert Gumbleton
Manolis & Irene Kalamaris
Nate Kaynor
Sameer & Sabina Omar
Brandon & Kelly Saunders
Steven Shenkel
Dr. Maria Vasilakis dmd
Yannis Distributing Company

























