Dearborn Heights church to host Grape Festival, Oct. 21

From Sts. Peter & Paul Church: Sts. Peter & Paul Romanian Orthodox Church, known for their annual Romanian American Heritage Festival in June, will host its first-ever Grape Festival on this coming Saturday, October 21, 2:00 PM to 12:00 Midnight. Admission is free.

The public is invited to enjoy homemade traditional Romanian foods including mititei(grilled ground pork), mamaliga cu branza (cornmeal & cheese souffle), cartofi prajiti(fresh cut French fries), scoverzi (plain or cheese filled doughnuts), Romanian-style coleslaw, and homemade pastries, while listening and dancing to traditional and modern Romanian music.

Of course, special to this event will be must (pronounced “moost”) - a Romanian Fall favorite of freshly pressed, sweet grape juice. Purchase it by the glass or by the bottle to enjoy at the festival or take home.

An assortment of Romanian wines, considered some of the best in Europe, will be available for the adults, as well as Timisoreana beer, imported from one of Romania’s oldest breweries. Soft drinks and imported Romanian mineral water will also be available.

“Junii Romaniei”, the parish’s youth dance ensemble, will offer a short program of songs and dances beginning around 7:00 PM.

The church is located at 750 N. Beech Daly Road, between Ford and Cherry Hill Roads. Parking is available in the church parking lot.

For more information visit www.spproc.org, email festival@spproc.org, or call (313) 274-9650.

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