Charlotte’s Greek Festival is back, baklava and all
Well Yiasou, Greek Festival. It’s nice to see you again.
Yiasou means hello, and that’s the perfect greeting for one of Charlotte’s favorite festivals. It has announced its return in September after a hiatus in 2020 due to COVID-19 and a drive-thru version in 2021.
“The Greek Festival is back,” Holy Trinity Greek Ortodox Cathedral parish council president John Mahairas said in a statement. “Join us for one of Charlotte’s oldest and premier cultural traditions! We are excited to be your hosts!”
The 2022 Yiasou Greek Festival details are as follows:
When: Sept. 9-11
Where: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 600 East Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203
Neighborhood: Dilworth
Tickets: $5. Children 12 and younger are free if accompanied by an adult.
What to expect:
Greek food, including gyros, Spanakopita, baklava and more.
Traditional Greek dancing to live music.
Shopping and cultural exhibits.
More info: Follow the Yiasou Greek Festival’s Instagram account.