WHAT's NEW
for 2026?
2025 was our biggest year, and this year will be even better. We fixed the lines and crowding to deliver a more authentic Greek experience, with faster food, and more places to sit and enjoy.
The official Festival Program is handed to every attendee and serves as their guide to food, performances, and church tours. It is a keepsake many take home.
EXPANDED FESTIVAL LAYOUT WITH MORE SEATING
We've expanded the overall festival footprint to give guests more space to move, breathe, and enjoy. Better circulation means fewer bottlenecks and a smoother experience from the moment you arrive.
FOOD IS FASTER & BETTER
New cooking equipment and expanded food stations mean shorter waits and higher quality across every booth.
LESS WAITING, MORE CELEBRATING
Skip the line at the gate.
Buy your tickets online and use our dedicated entrance lanes for
pre-purchased tickets. More time inside. Less time on the sidewalk.
GETTING IN & AROUND
New dedicated Uber and Lyft drop-off zones
Get dropped off and picked up in front of the community center on Alameda Ave.
New parking and free shuttle service
Park in one of our designated parking lots and take advantage of the free festival shuttle, which runs round-trip every 15 minutes.
New bike racks available
Bike racks will be available on Alameda near the Metropolis Center. See the map below for details.
Separate entry lanes for online tickets and on-site tickets
3 festival entrances, each with 2 lanes.
All festival attendees are subject to bag searches and security checks.
Expanded festival grounds and additional covered seating
Extra space means better flow and less crowding.
New indoor and outdoor covered seating is available throughout.
FOOD & EXPERIENCE
New indoor cafeteria-style Taste of Greece dining experience
Located inside the Hellenic Community Center, we will serve Pastisio, Dolmades, Greek Salad, Spanakopita, Tiropita, Gyros, and an assortment of Greek pastries.
Gyros in 4 locations
One gyro booth was never enough - this year, get your gyros at four spots throughout the festival.
Faster food throughput due to new equipment
We’ve made significant investments in new equipment and expanded our cooking areas to serve you faster.
New coffee and dessert offerings - including baklava lattes and frappe ice cream
3 coffee areas available to get your caffeine fix, plus new desserts including koulouria and pagotini (ice cream-filled pastries, soaked in honey)
4 Greek Bars and 2 Tavernas serving up your favorite Greek wine, beer, and spirits
Be sure to check out the new Courtyard Taverna with covered seating upstairs.
cULTURE & ATMOSPHERE
2 New outdoor vendor areas (Greek Plaka)
Enjoy 18 vendors spread across 2 areas offering authentic Greek jewelry, olive oils, spices, honey, ceramics, and art.
New indoor Greek dancing performances, cooking demos, and children’s activities
See the complete schedule of events here.
Courtyard Taverna
Enjoy an ouzo, Metaxa, or elevated Greek beer and wine with a proper Greek toast in our outdoor covered taverna with seating.
Buy tickets online for faster entry
