Festivals & Events
Annual Myrtle Beach Greek Festival delivers tasty treats, tradition

Every year Myrtle Beach ushers in the fall season by going Greek – to the Greek Festival at St. John's Greek Orthodox Church, that is.

The 22nd annual event, which will be held Sept. 26-29 on the church property at the corner of Highway 17 Bypass and 33rd Avenue North, has become a popular tradition well beyond the church congregation.

Thousands attend the four-day festival to see live entertainment featuring traditional Greek music and dancing, to shop at the many vendors as well as a gift shop and coffee room, and take a tour of the beautiful facility.

But the big draw is the food, and there's lots of it. Booths prepare Greek classics such as gyros, roasted lamb, Spanikopita, Mousaka and Greek salad. Homemade Greek breads and pastries are for sale, as are a wide range of soft drinks, beer and Greek wines.

There's also plenty to keep the children involved, including a play area, arts and crafts and other activities. A raffle and other fund-raising events will feature prizes donated to the church's charity work.

The Greek Festival begins Thursday, Sept. 26, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and the hours run from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 27-28. The festival wraps up Sunday from noon to 7 p.m. For more information, call 843-448-3773 or visit the website at www.stjohn-mb.org/festival/.