How to Visit the Portland Greek Festival

Portland's annual Greek festival is a three-day-long celebration of Greek food, crafts and culture. Each year Portland locals come out to learn Greek cooking, indulge in Greek delicacies and even do some Greek folk dancing. Follow these steps if you are looking to visit Portland's Greek festival.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Plan your dates. The Greek Festival usually takes place around the first week of October. Since the festival goes on for only three days, you should make sure to book early.

2. Learn about Greek foods. The range of Greek food offered at the festival is huge. If you are not totally familiar with Greek cuisine, you should do a little reading about different foods and what they're called so you don't miss out on delicacies like karithopita and tsoureki.

3. Get to the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. The festival is held on the grounds of the church, which is a landmark in central Portland.

4. Set yourself a budget. The Portland Greek Festival is known for its reasonable prices, but with all that is offered at the festival it is easy to go over budget. You will find jewelry, crafts and gifts for sale In addition to the food. Go with a set amount of money in mind so you don't get carried away at the festival.

5. Be prepared to spend some time. The Greek Festival organizers pack each day with 12 hours of events, cooking and performances. The festival begins at ten in the morning and ends at ten at night. So, be prepared to spend a full day at the festival to make the most out of it.

Resources

• Portland Greek Festival Information