EXPERIENCE GREECE IN IRVINE THIS JUNE 16 - 18, 2023
St. Paul’s Greek Orthodox Church + 4949 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA 92604
saint paul's 43rd 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
About the Festival
The Irvine Greek Festival is taking place on June 16 through 18, 2023 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 Irvine Greek 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 a Greek folk dance performed by our costumed troupe and learn to dance like Zorba!
- Shop festival vendors and browse the Greek marketplace for gourmet 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 like an Apple Watch, iPad, and AirPods
Festival Hours
Friday, June 16
5 PM - 10 PM
Saturday, June 17
NOON - 10 PM
Sunday, June 18
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 on Father's Day, June 18th
irvine greek fest
Event Schedule
friday, june 16 | 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 17 | 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 18 | 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
Drawing will be held on Sunday night at 8 pm at the main stage. Winner need not be present to win. Tickets and information available at the raffle booth.
Proceeds to benefit Saint Paul’s Greek Orthodox Church and its ministries.
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.
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
Help sponsor and underwrite the Irvine Greek Festival. Sponsorship and underwriting packages are available online. Multiple underwriting levels are available.
Advertising
Ad space our festival brochure (distributed to over 13,000 attendees) is available for purchase. 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.).
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