This page was updated on September 20, 2024
Many Orthodox Churches have incredible annual festivals featuring food and other activities, exhibits, etc., related to the heritage and cultures with which they are affiliated. Search for "orthodox churches" in your area and check for festival dates and times, mark your calendars and attend! And don't forget to take the guided tour of the Church - you will find them most informative and interesting and get to see some beautiful Byzantine iconography, too!!! Want to know more about Eastern Orthodox Christianity, the Ancient Faith of Christ and the Church Fathers? Click here to go to my Inquirers/Orthodoxy 101 page.
GENERAL
Greek Orthodox Calendar of Holidays & Feasts - The Spruce (incl. meal planning guides)
Religious Holidays & Festivals (also has listings for other religions)
CHURCH-SPECIFIC FESTIVALS
Important Note: Websites may be incorrect or out-of-date and plans may change, so be sure to call the respective churches to confirm festival dates and times!
Kansas
St. George Orthodox Christian Cathedral - Wichita Facebook page
Oklahoma
The ST. ELIJAH FOOD FESTIVAL 2024
UPDATE 9/20/2024 - THE FOOD FESTIVAL HAS ABSOLUTELY BEEN CANCELLED FOR 2024, BUT WILL BE BACK IN 2025!!!!!
Many apologies for the whiplash - first the festival was off, then it was back on, and now it is apparently back off again and the major Church construction project/addition (expanding administrative offices and new bookstore) should commence sometime soon.
See links below to get updated info.:
St. Elijah Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church - Oklahoma City homepage
(Check the most recent bulletin under the Church News tab
in the top right-hand corner of the homepage.)
St. Elijah Food Festival dedicated page (not current)
St. Elijah Facebook page (current, but no festival info)
St.Elijah Annual Food Festival Facebook page (not current)
WATCH: What to do in OKC: St. Elijah Food Festival
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GREEK FEST OKC 2024
Friday thru Sunday, October 4 - 6, 2024
See links below to get updated info.:
St. George Greek Orthodox Church - Oklahoma City (home page current)
St. George Greek Orthodox Church, News, Festival page (current)
GreekFest OKC (current)
Oklahoma City Greek Fest Facebook page (current)
Greek Fest 2022 Highlights Video
VIDEO: 'OPA!’ : Annual OKC Greek Fest returns - KFOR 10-14-2023
VIDEO: Sassy Mama Visits OKC Greek Fest - KWTV NewsChannel 9 10-13-2023