Don't miss the Temecula Greek Food Festival!!!

It’s that time of year again. The annual Temecula Greek Festival is back so get ready to get out with the family for plenty of delicious food, lively Mediterranean music and fun and games for the kids

The annual event will be held at the Old Town Temecula Civic Center Saturday, Oct. 17 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Sunday, Oct. 18 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Admission is only $2 for adults and $1 for kids 12 and younger.

Come out and try some incredible Greek specialties like pastitsio, moussaka, gyros, spanakopita, tiropita, lamb chops, dolmades and souvlakia. For those of you who love desserts, try the paxemadia, baklava, malomakarona, koulourakia, pasta flora, kataifi and dipless. Don’t forget to sample the incredible loukoumades.

Entertainment includes live music and dancing. Tthe featured band of the event is the Olympians. This band of Greeks began performing together as teenagers way back in 1976 and still going strong. Tatoolis, a one-man band is also on hand to entertain the crowd.

There will also be Greek wines, beer and liqueurs and coffees for those over the age of 21. A Mediterranean Marketplace will be there for those who love o shop.

For more information contact Festival Chair Leon Stavros at ypsilanti.leanda@gmail.com or call (951) 553-8685.