Greek Food Festival of Dallas

Greek Food Festival of Dallas

The Greek Food Festival of Dallas is a food festival held annually in Dallas, Texas (USA), featuring tradiational Greek cuisine and Greek culture.

First held in Dallas in 1956 and having celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2006, the Greek Food Festival has grown into an event of national importance, featuring the best of Greek dinners, homemade pastries, wines, Greek music and dances. In addition to this, the spectators have a chance to learn more of Greek history and culture and enjoy cooking demonstrations from Dallas chefs.

Like the majority of Greek festivals, which are organized by the Greek Orthodox Church, recognized as the center of cultural activities of the Greek community, Greek Food Festival of Dallas is also organized by the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church.

References

* [http://www.artichoke-festival.org/ Official Arthichoke Festival web site]
* [http://www.pelicannetwork.net/castroville.htm Information on Artichokes Growing in Monterey County, California]
* [http://articles.syl.com/thecastrovilleartichokefestivalincastrovillecalifornia.html Castroville Artichoke Festival Information]

ee also

* Food festival
* Greek Food Festival (Tallahassee)
* Posen Potato Festival
* Puerto Vallarta festival
* Howell Melon Festival
* Gilroy Garlic Festival
* Brentwood Cornfest
* Castroville Artichoke Festival

External links

* [http://www.greekfestivalofdallas.com/ The Official Greek Festival of Dallas Web Site]
* [http://www.holytrinity.info/ The Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Information]
* [http://www.syl.com/travel/thegreekfoodfestivalprovidesdeepinsightinthenationalculture.html Information on Various Greek Food Festivals]


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