Annunciation Greek
Orthodox Church
Presents
The 48th Annual
Greek Food Festival
Join all your friends
at The Greek Food Fest!
Location
Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation
120th & Wornall
Kansas City, MO
Dates of Event
September 11, 12 & 13, 2009
Times
Friday 6 - 10 pm – Saturday Noon - 10 pm
Sunday Noon – 6 pm
Showtimes
Friday: 6:30 & 9 pm Saturday: 2, 5, 7 & 9 pm
Sunday: 12:30, 2 & 4 pm
Church Tours
Friday: 6 & 8 pm Saturday: 1, 4 & 8 pm
Sunday: 1 & 4 pm
You may think that your summer is drawing to an end when Labor Day rolls around . . . but one more vacation beckons before it is all over. Treat yourself to Kansas City’s most popular ethnic festival! Journey to the 48th Annual Greek Festival where life in America meets the culture and ambience of Greece!
Feast on authentic Greek delicacies and exotic pastries, while taking in the sights and sounds at our outdoor "Taverna" style atmosphere. Dance your cares away to the enchanting sounds of bouzouki music. Enjoy lively Greek dancing and authentic costumes from the Olympians and Athenians Dance Troupes. Take time for a Church tour and get a glimpse of the oldest Christian religion in the world. Stroll through the Grecian Village in search of Gift Shop treasures. Experience the Greek zest for life!!!
So remember. . .summer isn’t over until you’ve taken your trip to Greece at the The 48th Annual Greek Festival on September 11th, 12th & 13th. We are located at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation at 120th Wornall Road, in Kansas City, Missouri.
Kalos Orisate!! (Welcome!!)
FREE ADMISSION * FREE PARKING
FREE ENTERTAINMENT
FOR MORE INFORMATION,
CALL THE CHURCH AT
816/942-9100.
Best Greek Food in Kansas City!
Pastries with a Flair
Classic Baklava – Treat yourself to the favorite of traditional Greek pastries. Layers of chopped walnuts, spices, buttered phyllo pastry drenched in sweet syrup.
Chocolate Baklava – This classic treat contains rich chocolate morsels along with chopped walnuts, spices, buttered phyllo pastry topped with sweet syrup.
Kataifi – A shredded version of the traditional baklava filled with walnuts and spices topped with sweet syrup.
Pecan Blossoms – Flaky phyllo-shaped baskets bursting with glazed pecans and walnuts.
Chocolate Almond Rolls – Hand-rolled phyllo pastry filled with a delicate blend of ground and chopped walnuts and sweet chocolate. Baked crispy and then glazed with sweet syrup.
Coconut Swirled Baklava – Shaped in a spiral this delicious version of the traditional baklava is filled with coconut and spices topped with a maraschino cherry.
Chocolate Swirled Baklava – Phyllo pastry swirls filled with chopped walnuts and rich chocolate morsels.
Galaktobouriko – Egg, milk, and vanilla bean custard topped with layers of buttered phyllo pastry baked golden brown then drizzled with sweet syrup adding a touch of cinnamon and cloves.
Thiples – Made by hand, these honey rolls are fried crispy and shaped into spirals then dipped into sweet syrup and topped with chopped walnuts.
Kourambiethes – Our traditional wedding cookie, this butter cookie is made of butter and toasted almonds dusted with powered sugar.
Koulourakia – Our traditional Easter cookie, these are twisted shaped butter cookies topped with sesame seeds.
Melomakarona – Orange spiced cookie dipped in honey and topped with chopped walnuts.
Ergolavos –Crescent shaped cookie made of almond paste, sugar, and egg whites. Topped with blanched almonds.
Tsoureki – A recipe passed down from generation to generation this traditional sweet Easter bread is made with yeast, butter, sugar, flour, eggs, salt and other secret ingredients. Topped with blanched almonds.
Chocolate Kok – Two chocolate cake layers filled with chocolate custard topped with chocolate sprinkles.
Vanilla Kok – Two white cake layers filled with vanilla custard topped with chocolate frosting.
Strawberry Kok – Two vanilla cake layers filled with strawberry flavored custard topped with strawberries.
Lemon Kok – Two vanilla cake layers filled with lemon custard topped with lemon.
Chocolate Dipped Pastes – Three chocolate cake layers with chocolate whipped cream filling dipped in chocolate.
Ravani – Golden yellow cake made of semolina and topped with a light sugar and honey orange-flavored syrup.
Door Prize Drawing
We have a great opportunity for you this year.
Enter to win our Grand Prize - a trip for two to New York to dine at Kefi Greek restaurant, owned by World Famous Chef Michael Psilakis!
Michael Psilakis has accrued many of the food industry’s highest honors in the short time he has been part of the culinary world.
In 2008, he was awarded Food & Wine’s Best New Chef and Bon Appetit’s Chef of the Year distinctions; nominated for A-List Chef by Bravo TV; and had his upscale Greek restaurant, Anthos, nominated for a James Beard Award in the category of Best New Restaurant. He has been featured on many Food Network shows, including the Iron Chef.
Other prizes include Gift Certificates to our local Greek Restaurants - Ari's Greek Restaurant, Mr. Gyro's and Tasso's. Total value of all prize packs is over $1500.