Sts. Constantine And Helen Greek Fest Features Authentic Food, Music

PALOS HILLS, IL — Everyone is Greek at Palos Hills Greek Fest, hosted by the Parish of Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 11025 S. Roberts Road. The fest kicks off Aug. 19 and Aug. 20 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. both days.

Enjoy two days of Greek music, dancing, a raffle, kids activities and vendors. The fest features homemade Greek cuisine prepared by parishioners, including pork souvlaki, Greek chicken, gyros, spanakopita, tripota, Greek fries and so much more.

A full service bar will quench the thirst of the 21-plus crowd, selling Greek beer, Greek wine, Metaxa and, of course, the all-famous Ouzo, and other domestics.

You can’t leave Palos Hills Greek Fest and not get some of Sts. Constantine and Helen’s famous Loukoumades, the little Greek doughnuts covered in honey and sprinkled with cinnamon on top. Also on the menu are Frappe (Greek iced coffee) along with various prepackaged baked Greek sweets for sale.

DJ Nikitas will be playing Greek tunes from his vast collection of music from ALL parts of Greece ranging from modern to folk both days from open to close. Windy City Dueling Pianos (think Howl at the Moon except this takes place on church grounds) from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19.

On Sunday, Aug. 20, starting at 5 p.m., the Sts. Constantine and Helen youth group will be performing traditional Greek dancing. The Greek band Ormi will be playing music with Greek food all around. Everyone will feel like they’re on the island of Mykonos.

For more information, call 708-974-3400.