EXPERIENCE GREECE IN IRVINE THIS JUNE 21 - 23, 2024
St. Paul’s Greek Orthodox Church + 4949 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA 92604
saint paul’s 44th annual
Irvine Greek Fest
Come be Greek for a day!
Greek Food + Live Greek Band + Greek Folk Dancing
Plaka (Greek Marketplace) + Church Tours
and Kids Play Zone
Come be Greek for a day!
The Irvine Greek Festival is taking place on June 21, 22, & 23, 2024 at Saint Paul’s Greek Orthodox Church. The festival evokes the sights, sounds and tastes that define the traditional Greek way of life. Enjoy the hospitality of the St Paul’s community and experience the simple pleasures of life in a Greek village.
- Learn more about the Christian Orthodox faith and take one of the many church tours offered at the festival
- Watch St Paul’s Greek dancers perform traditional fold dances! We’ll even teach you to dance, too!
- Shop our Agora (marketplace) and browse the gourmet Greek food items
- Enjoy and explore the many kids activities and games offered at the festival
- Enter the raffle for a chance to win great prizes
Festival Hours
Friday, June 21
5 PM - 10 PM
Saturday, June 22
NOON - 10 PM
Sunday, June 23
NOON - 9 PM
Admission
$3 Per Person
Children
Children under 10 are FREE
seniors (65+)
Free admission Saturday from NOON to 5 PM
mILITARY
ALL veterans and active service military and families are FREE
STUDENTS
Students with student I.D. are FREE on Friday 5 PM to 10 PM
FREE Admission for ALL DADS & GRADS on Sunday, June 23rd
irvine greek fest
Event Schedule
friday, june 21 | 5 pm to 10 pm
6:30 pm | St. Paul's Church Sanctuary Tour
8:00 pm | St. Paul's Church Sanctuary Tour
saturday, june 22 | noon to 10 pm
1:00 pm | St. Paul's Church Sanctuary Tour
2:30 pm | St. Paul's Church Sanctuary Tour
3:00 pm | Agape Greek Dance Performance
3:30 pm | Greek Cooking Class
4:30 pm | St. Paul's Church Sanctuary Tour
5:00 pm | Zoi Greek Dance Performance
6:30 pm | St. Paul's Church Sanctuary Tour
7:00 pm | Oikogeneia Greek Dance Performance
8:00 pm | St. Paul's Church Sanctuary Tour
sunday, june 23 | noon to 9 pm
1:00 pm | St. Paul's Church Sanctuary Tour
2:30 pm | St. Paul's Church Sanctuary Tour
3:00 pm | Agape Greek Dance Performance
3:30 pm | Greek Cooking Class
4:30 pm | St. Paul's Church Sanctuary Tour
5:00 pm | Zoi Greek Dance Performance
6:30 pm | St. Paul's Church Sanctuary Tour
7:00 pm | Oikogeneia Greek Dance Performance
8:00 pm | St. Paul's Church Sanctuary Tour
8:00 pm | Raffle Drawing
enter chance to win multiple prizes
Raffle
Festival Menu
Check out the complete menu of delicious Greek food and pastries being served up at this year’s festival
More Festival Fun
There are so many fun things to do at the festival
Live Greek Dance Performances
Delight in the beauty of the elaborate costumes worn by performers as they share their carefully practiced steps and intricate dances with the enthusiastic audience
Church Tours
View the inside of our beautiful Greek Orthodox church by attending one of our church tours. Discover the history and theology of icons. See our stunning Byzantine mosaics while listening to Byzantine music and hymns chanted by the faithful.
Kids’ Fun Zone
Our Kids and Games area is full of family-friendly activities! Try the bouncers or giant obstacle course! Win prizes while playing various carnival games! Test your skills at our 9-hole miniature golf course!
Greek Music and Great Food ALL DAY
Listen to the distinctive sounds of the bouzouki and other exotic instruments played by the Takis Koktas Band, authentic Greek musicians who perform traditional and popular songs. Enjoy freshly made traditional Greek dinners, appetizers (meze) and homemade pastries.
Greek and International Boutique Shopping in our Plaka!
Festival attendees can also enjoy a variety of Greek and international boutique shopping. If you wish to participate as a vendor, please contact the Church Office at 949-733-2366 or click the button below.
Agora
A Bit of Culture
Azar Souvenirs, Inc.
Bohemian Silver
Creations by Hempturtle
Dentistry 4 Kids and Orthodontics
Farm Fresh to You
Health Wrist Band USA
Holy Honey
JQPaws
Kallisti Natural
Kathy Kalligas
Renewal By Andersen, LLC
Silver Egypt
Sunny's Concepts
Under Sea Creations
Wild at Heart Décor & Gifts
Wild Rivers
Parking and Directions
Main Parking
Located at St. Paul's Greek Orthodox Church
4949 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA 92604
Wheelchair Handicap Accessible parking available here
Additional Parking
Located at Lakeview Senior Center
20 Lake Rd, Irvine, CA 92604
A shuttle bus runs on a 15-minute loop between the parking lot and the festival
Sponsorship & Advertising
Sponsorship
Irvine Greek Fest sponsorship and underwriting available. We are grateful for your thoughtful generosity and support! Please click to learn more.
Advertising
Advertise in our Festival Brochure and reach more than 13,000 attendees! Business and personal ads are accepted. Cost for 2″ x 3.5″ space is $150. Half page ad is $325 and a full page ad is $650. We accept business cards, advertising, and message formats (i.e. memorials, congratulations, tributes, etc.).
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Get in touch
4949 Alton Parkway
Irvine, CA 92604
Phone : + 1 949 733 2366
Email : info@stpaulsirvine.net
MON-FRI 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM