People came for the food and stayed for the food. The Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Church hosted its 49th annual Grecian Festival Friday through Sunday.
There was Greek music, dancing and an outdoor beer garden.
And there was food.
The menu included roasted lamb, shish-ka-bobs, Grecian chicken, gyros, Greek potatoes and pastries.
“Every year the main attraction is the food,” said the Rev. Ted Poteres. “Our sweets our out of this world. They are all made here on the grounds”
Poteres said over the years the event has become a more family-orientated fest.
“We have something where people can gather together and have a good time,” he said. “The entertainment is beautiful. The best thing I like about the festival is the camaraderie that builds in the community.”
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The Hellenic dancers performed each night while other performers included Caught on Cline, The Nick Kazonis Band and Greek music by Ormi.
Chrisanne Christ, of Crown Point, attends the fest every year. Her first date with her husband was at the fest 31 years ago.
“I have to come every year because it is tradition,” she said. “I have Greek heritage and it brings out the Greek in me. My favorite food is the lamb and the desserts are to die for.”
Church member and Crown Point Councilman Andrew Kyres volunteers at the fest every year. He said it is an opportunity for people in the region to experience Greek culture and Greek food.
“It’s always well attended and ethnic festivals in general are highlights of summer festivals and people enjoy having them,” Kyres said. “We are blessed to be able to have the opportunity to provide that type of entertainment and experience here.”
Rob Earnshaw is a freelance reporter for the Post-Tribune.
