Romanian American Festival: Food, Beer and Wine, Plus Dancing

DEARBORN HEIGHTS, MI – Sts. Peter & Paul Romanian Orthodox Church will again host its annual Romanian American Heritage Festival on Saturday, June 4.

Admission is free to the festival, which opens at 2 p.m. and continues until midnight.

A local tradition for families since 2007, the event features traditional Romanian foods made by parishionersand offers music and dancing provided by an orchestra led by the famous Romanian taragot player, George Trambitas, and accompanied by female soloist Mihaela Lomora.

Romanian favorites such as sarmale (stuffed cabbage), mititei (grilled ground pork), mamaliga cu branza (cornmeal & cheese souffle), ciorba de burta (tripe soup), tocana de ciuperci (vegetarian mushroom stew), scoverzi (plain or cheese filled doughnuts) and more will be on the menu at reasonable prices.

An assortment of Romanian wines, considered some of the best in Europe, as well as Eastern European beers, will be available for adults. Guests can also quench their thirst with soft drinks or imported Romanian mineral water.

For dessert, a vast selection of delectable pastries, tortes and other treats will be featured at the bake sale.

A special performance of Romanian dances and songs, complete with various traditional Romanian costumes, will be offered at 7 p.m. by the parish’s Romanian dance ensembles of adults “Grai Romanesc” (Romanian Voice), teens “Junii Romaniei” (Romanian Youth) and children “Mugurii Primaveri” (Springtime Blossoms).

Throughout the day, there will also be a bounce house and activities for children, as well as a souvenirs table offering Romania themed clothing and accessories in addition to religious books, icons and more.

The church is located at 750 N. Beech Daly Road, between Ford and Cherry Hill Roads, just down the street from the Dearborn Heights Spirit Festival.

Parking is available in the church parking lot.For more information visit www.spproc.org/festival, email festival@spproc.org, or call (313) 274-9650.