Opa! Annual Greek Fest Starts Thursday

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church is preparing to celebrate its annual Greek Fest beginning Thursday, May 30, with Family Night, and continuing through Sunday, June 2. 

Located at 250 Gallows Hill Road in Westfield, the festival draws thousands from the tri-state area, including Fox 5's Nick Gregory, who is scheduled to broadcast live from Greek Fest on Friday, May 31 from 5 to 6:30 p.m., according to the website. 

"We're back this year with a four-day celebration that truly offers something for everyone who wants a Taste of Greece. Join our big Greek family to jump-start the summer!" said Agapios Kyritsis, Chairman of Holy Trinity Greek Fest 2013, in a press release.

Back by popular demand, the Greek-American band 'The Trojans,' who have performed for two U.S. Presidents as well as the Queen of England, will once again entertain the crowds.

Any festival wouldn't be complete without food. The four-day fair includes Greek favorites such as lamb shanks, gyros, pork or chicken souvlaki and moussaka as well as traditional desserts and pastries like baklava, loukoumathes and koulourgia. For a complete list of items, visit the website.

Greek Fest 2013 a fundraising event which benefits Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church and its outreach ministries. The festival runs from 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday, May 30, noon to 11 p.m. Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1 and from noon to 7 p.m. Sunday, June 2. 

Admission is $2.00 (children under 12 are free). For more information, including a full schedule of events and special discount programs, please visit www.NJGreekFest.com.