Food, Dancing and Fun—The Best of the Fest!

Olympia Hall in East Pittsburgh bustled with activity on Saturday as the 29th annual Greek Food Festival was in full swing.

The boys and girls of the Junior Olympian Dancers entered the hall and entertained the crowd. For their last number, everyone was allowed to enter the act. They were joined by hearty, happy patrons who jumped into the line and danced around the hall.  It was a joyous celebration of Greek heritage.

The 97-year-old church has been putting on a party for the last 29 years.

The Rev. Father Michael Kallaur welcomed guests to the parish. Kallaur has attended the festival for nine years (eight as the parish preist). He said, "Its a huge effort. Ninety-five percent of our congregation volunteers for the event."

Melanie Kreatsoulas came all the way from Long Island to sell T-shirts at the event. She said, "This used to be my parish. This is my community."

The Greek Food Festival is located at the Olympia Banquet Facility, at the Presentation of Christ Greek Orthodox Church, 1575 Electric Ave., East Pittsburgh. The event runs through Sunday, Aug. 19, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

For more information, visit www.greekburgh.com

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