St. Nectarios Greek Fest 2012

ST. NECTARIOS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH PRESENTS GREEK FEST 2012

JUNE 22-23-24

 The St. Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church of Palatine, Illinois will be presenting their annual Greek Fest 2012 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 22-23-24, 2012.  Picnic hours include Friday, 4 p.m. to 12 a.m. and Saturday and Sunday 3 p.m. to 12 a.m.  The church is located at the corner of Palatine and Roselle Roads, in Palatine, Illinois.  The picnic will be held rain or shine.  Admission is $2.00 per person with children 12 years and under free.  There will be an ATM onsite. 

Parking on site is limited.  There is free shuttle service available Friday, 5:30 p.m. -12 a.m., Saturday, 4:30 p.m.-12 a.m. and Sunday 4:30 p.m.- 11 p.m. from the Harper College West Lot (Algonquin and Roselle Roads) and Marion Jordan School (Palatine and Harrison Ave.,)

 This Greek Fest has been a celebration of Greek Hospitality and Culture for over 30 years.  Every summer, Greek Fest attracts thousands of guests who experience the wonderful fun, sights, sounds, smells and delicious tastes of the Greek culture.  It is the largest single fundraising event for St. Nectarios and assists in off setting the costs of running the parish.  The event features a Grand Raffle First Prize of $15,000., with additional daily raffles held as well.

Delicious authentic Greek foods and pastries will be available and a Greek Taverna will serve Greek wines and beer.  This picnic is all about food!  There will be tender pork shish-ka-bobs, gyros, Greek sausages, pastichio (Greek lasagna) salad, saganaki (flaming cheese), spinach and cheese puffs and so much more.  Prices range from $4.-$9. 

 For the sweet tooth, an assortment of tasty Greek pastries will be available and include Loukoumades – made on the premises.  Loukoumades are small honey cakes, similar to donut holes, fried and dipped in warm honey and sprinkled with cinnamon.  They are served hot.  St. Nectarios is said to have the BEST loukoumades in all of Chicago! 

The whole family can participate in Greek dancing and music, games for the kids and fun shopping at the unique vendors inside the gymnasium and outside as well.  Music will include:  Friday, the American band, Exit 147, and Saturday and Sunday, Greek classics and modern hits from Hellas 2000.  The St. Nectarios Greek School Dance Troupe will entertain Saturday and Sunday evenings as well. 

A convenient drive thru will be available off of Roselle Road for those customers not able to stay for the fun but wish to enjoy the delicious foods.  Drive thru hours are Friday, 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 12 noon – 9 p.m.  Visa, MasterCard and Debit cards will be accepted. 

Greek Fest 2012 ~ Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 22-23-24, St. Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church, 133 S. Roselle Road, Palatine, Church Office, 847/359-5170.  Website: stnectariosgoc.org.                #  #  #