Ottawa’s annual GreekFest is on in full swing, celebrating that country’s culture and food and letting anyone who loves celebrations to live a day the Greek way.
The festival offers 11 full days of events, with an estimated 80,000 people expected to attend, according to festival chairman Jim Reklitis.
GreekFest takes place daily on the grounds of the Hellenic Banquet Centre at 1315 Prince of Wales Dr. until Sunday, Aug. 21.
With free admission, people attending GreekFest can customize an evening of entertainment of their own choosing.
All proceeds from GreekFest go to support religious and cultural activities in the Greek community, said Reklitis, with part of the proceeds going to two local groups.
Organizers will be donating part of the proceeds of this year’s festival to the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) and on Thursday, Aug. 18, all proceeds from the sale of loukoumades – the sinfully delicious honey puffs dipped in syrup and sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar all Greekfest visitors know and love – will be donated to the Ottawa Food Bank.
For more information orfor a complete schedule of events, visit www.ottawagreekfest.com.
GreekFest a Salute to Ottawa’s Rich Community, 80,000 People Expected to Visit 11-Day Festival
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