St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church presents this annual event, featuring live Greek music, folk dancing, food, delicious pastries and baklava, vendors and a kids’ play area.
The 39th annual celebration of all things Greek, held at Camarillo Airport’s Freedom Park starting Friday night and running through Sunday, is a way to introduce the community to the Christian Orthodox religion.
Operating Hours
Friday, June 23: 5pm – 10pm
Saturday, June 24: 11am – 10pm
Sunday, June 25: 11am – 7pm
Events
Friday, June 23
4:30 Agiasmos (Holy Water)/Blessing of the Festival – Opening Ceremony
5:00 Festival opens for the day
7:00 Nea Epohi (New Era) – college age
10:00 Festival closes for the day
Saturday, June 24
11:00 Festival opens for the day
1:00 Church Tour – Introducing the Orthodox Church
1:30 Performance: Thavmatakia (Little Miracles) – elementary school age
2:00 Performance: The Greek Dancers
3:30 Performance: Ta Aetopoula (Little Eagles)
5:00 Performance: Agape (Love) – high school age
6:00 Church Tour – Introducing the Orthodox Church
7:00 Performance: Nea Epohi (New Era) – college age
10:00 Festival closes for the day
Sunday, June 25
9:30 Divine Liturgy at Festival – all are welcome
11:00 Festival opens for the day
1:00 Church Tour – Introducing the Orthodox Church
1:30 Performance: Thavmatakia (Little Miracles) – elementary school age
2:00 Performance: The Greek Dancers, featuring Aris Mikelatos and his Greek Table Dance (Sunday only); followed by dance lessons, open to all
3:30 Performance: Ta Aetopoula (Little Eagles)
4:00 Church Tour – Introducing the Orthodox Church
5:00 Performance: Agape (Love) – high school age
7:00 Drawing winners announced
7:00 Festival closes
Gyros, Greek pork skewers and appetizers will be for sale, as well as chicken, roasted lamb, grilled octopus and baklava sundaes.
Activities for children will include jumpers, slides, and arts and crafts. There will also be a vendor section with about 25 merchants.
Live entertainment will be performed by three dance groups from the church, as well as dancers from the Greek at the Harbor Mediterranean Grill.
A new offering this year involves a makeshift chapel that will be set up on site. Some families are planning to be baptized there during the festival, and guests will be welcome to watch.
39th Ventura County Greek Festival
Freedom Park, Camarillo Airport, 480 Skyway Drive, Camarillo
Cost: $3; free for children younger than 12
Information: 482-1273