The Fort Worth Greek Festival takes place annually over the second weekend in November. Admission is free, and the festival, being mainly indoors, takes place come rain or shine. The venue for the event is the St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church on 21st Street in Fort Worth, Texas. The Greek Food Festival of Dallas takes place on the last Saturday of September each year at the Holy Trinity Green Orthodox Church on Hillcrest Road. Plan a trip to Dallas Fort Worth with a bus, coach bus, party bus, mini bus, passenger coach or school bus charted from Bus Charter Dallas and go Greek in Texas during festival time.
The church of St. Demetrios has its own troupe of dancers, the St. Demetrios Greek Dancers, who perform traditional folk dances from across the Greek islands. The dancers are all parishioners of the church who are dedicated to learning from the older members of the congregation and their mission is to ensure this traditional art form is not lost. The choreographed dances are formal and performed in costume. They depict celebration, preparation for war, and expressions of love and marriage. The dancers are scheduled for approximately eight performances on the center stage each day of the festival. A strolling bouzouki player moves through the public areas for the entire festival, keeping the party spirit lively amongst Dallas charter bus visitors and encouraging not a little plate-smashing.
Traditional Greek cuisine is served throughout the festival, and cooking demonstrations are given according to a pre-published schedule. Members of the congregation share secrets of the traditional Greek kitchen as well as recipes, including master classes in such well-known dishes as baklava, souvlaki, taramasalata and tzatziki, as well as many lesser-known specialties. Purchasing food is done by token, not by cash or any other means; tokens are available near the entry to the church. Lunch specials are chosen from three entree options and served with salad and a side; dinner from two specials. An a la carte menu is also available that features such favorites as gyros and Dolmathes. Baked and frozen goods are on sale for charter bus visitors to enjoy at home.
The Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church is open to charter bus visitors on both the Friday and the Saturday of the festival. No formal tours are arranged, but the church is staffed with knowledgeable docents who can explain the significance of the holy objects and their symbolism, as well as the religion's customs and sacraments. The church choir gives a performance on both nights the church is open. The Hellenic Culture center on the grounds of the church is also open to visitors throughout the festival. The center focuses on Greek traditions, both ancient and modern, and how those traditions feature in the everyday lives of Greek Americans and adherents of the Orthodox faith particularly.
Celebrate all things Greek at the Greek festival during your charter bus visit to Dallas Fort Worth. Give Bus Charter Dallas a call and let their friendly and efficient staff help your plan all your charter bus transport requirements.
