There is always something to celebrate at Opa! Fest and this year continues that long standing tradition! The Troy St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church will once again be hosting Opa! Fest, which is the largest on-going Greek festival in the Metro Detroit area, with over 10,000 attendees enjoying the culture, cuisine and hospitality of Greece during last year’s event. Friends, families, neighbors, young and old are all invited to experience the tastes, the sounds and the overall celebration of life that is held so very proudly by the Greek community.
Each Opa! Fest day is filled with live Greek music, traditional Greek dancing, cooking demonstrations, delicious homemade Greek food and pastries and a large gift marketplace.
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Opa! Fest Activities:
- Feast on delicious and authentic foods of Greece, from scrumptious dinner entrees to delectable desserts. Don’t forget the Loukoumathes (a Greek donut)!
- Learn techniques and secrets of Greek cooking from some of the best Greek chefs from the Detroit area.
- The Kafeneio (Greek coffee house) for a real Greek coffee or a cold Frappe (iced Greek coffee) and the Taverna (Greek tavern) for individuals 21 and older.
- Enjoy live music by popular local Greek band, Enigma.
- Enjoy traditional music and folk dances performed by over 200 ethnic dancers.
- Shop in our Plaka Marketplace, featuring authentic Greek merchandise, jewelry, artwork, apparel, books…
- Take a tour of the St. Nicholas Church and enjoy the beauty of the magnificent and symbolic iconography. This year also marks the 77th anniversary for St. Nicholas Church!
- Children can enjoy games and rides in our supervised area. This area is filled with inflatable rides, fun crafts, games and much more.
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Opa! Fest Admission and Specials:
$2.00 per person (children 12 and under are free) or FREE admission with three (3) cans of food to be donated to Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan.
Free Admission for military service men and women and their families. Just need to show your military ID at the front door area.
Free Admission Friday, June 21, 2013 from 4:00 p.m. to 6: 00 p.m. and Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Opa! Fest Food Special, Gyros ½ price Saturday and Sunday, June 22 and 23 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Opa! Fest Parking:
Free parking and shuttle service from Walsh College (Troy Campus) throughout the festival weekend.
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
760 West Wattles Road
