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It’s All Greek To Me

Celebrating its 45th year, the Charleston Greek Festival  brings a bit of the Mediterranean to town this weekend.

10942324_688155431301076_917935709678826918_nWith live music, folk dancing in full costumes,  tons of Greek food (think gyros, dolmades, roasted lamb, baklava), wine, Greek beer and more, it’s rockin’ good time.

Located at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity at 30 Race Street, the hours are Friday and Saturday from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM, and Sunday noon to 6:00.

There’s lots of free parking at 150 Lockwood Boulevard, with a free shuttle to the Festival.

Admission is $5.00, $3.00 for student and free if you’re 13 or younger.

You can find out anything else you need to know at their website.

As they say in Charleston, Ylassou y’all.

Ask a Local

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asks John H., from Seattle, Washington… The City Market is what was called the “Slaves’ Market,” not the “Slaves Market.”  That apostrophe makes all the difference in the world. While a shocking number of humans were sold into slavery in Charleston (a very dark period in the City’s history), they were not sold at what […]

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