The corner of Hillcrest and Alpha transforms into a Greek island for three days each fall. Your passport? Just a ticket to the 69th annual Greek Food Festival of Dallas.
Since 1956, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church has thrown this celebration of Greek culture, food, and tradition. What started as a small ladies’ bazaar now draws thousands who come for lamb chops grilled to perfection, pastries made from recipes passed down through generations, and live music that makes you want to grab a napkin and learn traditional Greek dancing.
This isn’t some watered-down festival experience. Church members cook authentic Greek dishes in the festival kitchen using the same techniques their grandmothers taught them. The smells alone—garlic, oregano, olive oil, cinnamon—will pull you across the parking lot.
Food Worth the Trip
Forget trying to pronounce everything correctly. Just point and eat.
Start with a gyro (YEE-roh)—seasoned meat roasted on a vertical spit, wrapped in warm pita with tzatziki sauce that’s tangy and cool. Move on to souvlaki skewers, grilled lamb chops, or moussaka layered with eggplant and béchamel sauce.
Save room for pastries. The baklava here—layers of phyllo dough, honey, and nuts—sets the standard every other baklava tries to reach. Grab galaktoboureko (custard pie), loukoumades (honey puffs), or koulourakia (butter cookies) to take home, though they rarely survive the car ride.
Wash it down with Greek coffee so strong it’ll keep you buzzing through Sunday, or try imported Greek wine and beer at the Taverna. The festival went completely cashless, so bring your credit or debit card—no cash accepted anywhere on the grounds.
More Than Just Food
Live Greek music fills the festival grounds while dancers in traditional costumes perform throughout the weekend. Watch them glide through choreography that’s been passed down for centuries, then join the line dance when they invite the crowd to participate. Nobody cares if you mess up the steps.
Kids get their own dedicated tent with activities designed to keep them entertained while parents explore. Cooking demonstrations show you how to recreate dishes at home—though good luck finding imported ingredients at your regular grocery store.
The Agora marketplace lives up to its ancient Greek meaning: a place to gather. Browse jewelry, fashion accessories, hand-crafted items, and cookbooks. The Pantopolion grocery stocks ingredients you can’t find anywhere else—imported olives, cheeses, spices, and olive oils that give Greek food its distinctive character.
Take a tour of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church itself. The Byzantine iconography inside—elaborate religious artwork covering walls and ceilings—creates an experience you won’t forget. Church members lead tours throughout the weekend, explaining the history and meaning behind the stunning visual display.
A Dallas Tradition That Keeps Growing
Holy Trinity’s Greek community started this festival 69 years ago as a small fundraiser. Now it’s an event of regional importance, drawing visitors from across North Texas and beyond.
All proceeds support the church’s outreach programs, ministries, and youth activities. Your ticket price and every dollar spent on food, drinks, and marketplace goods goes directly back into serving the community.
Plan Your Visit
The festival runs rain or shine. Friday and Saturday stretch from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., giving you plenty of time to experience everything. Sunday wraps up earlier at 5 p.m.
Parking costs vary by location: $25 valet on festival grounds, $10 at Temple Shalom across the street, or $5 at King of Glory Lutheran Church with shuttle service. Handicap parking is free at Temple Shalom with golf cart rides to the festival. Rideshare drop-off happens right at the entrance on Alpha Road.
Military personnel, teachers, and first responders get free admission with photo ID. Kids 10 and under also enter free. Everyone else needs a general admission ticket, which works any day of the festival—so if you buy a Friday ticket but can’t make it, come Saturday or Sunday instead.
Event Details
Greek Food Festival of Dallas 2025
October 31 – November 2, 2025
Friday & Saturday: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
13555 Hillcrest Road (at Alpha)
Dallas, TX 75240
Admission: General admission required (valid all weekend)
Free admission: Kids 10 and under, military, teachers, first responders with ID
Payment: Cashless festival—credit/debit cards only, no cash accepted
Parking: $5-$25 depending on location (see above)
Note: No animals except service animals with documentation
Rain or shine—the party goes on!
More Information
Greek Food Festival of Dallas: greekfestivalofdallas.com
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church: holytrinitydallas.org
Facebook: Greek Food Festival of Dallas
Instagram: @greekfestdallas
Phone: (972) 233-4880
Get tickets: Available on Eventbrite (no refunds on general admission tickets)
