The 18th Annual Clear Lake Greek Festival May 5, 2011

Join us in a celebration of Greek culture at the Annual Clear Lake Greek Festival on Friday, May 6th, through Sunday, May 8th, 2011, at the Clear Lake Park in the Landolt Pavilion, Seabrook (just off NASA Pkwy).

This spectacular three-day Greek Festival is a wonderful family event that each year draws more than 5,000 visitors from around the Clear Lake Area greater. Along with the exquisite Greek cuisine, there will be live music and traditional dancing.

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Taste buds can savor the variety of Greek food and Pastries available, including: Our famous gyros, tyropitas (cheese pie), spanakopitas (spinach pie), Greek rotisserie chicken, pork souvlaki skewers, loukoumades (fritters in honey and cinnamon), and baklava.

All guests will receive a special commemorative program book containing articles about Greek culture, recipes, Greek language phrases, information about the festival’s history and photos from past festivals.

“Greeks are famous for their hospitality,” said Festival Chair Meni Koulakiotis. “Our Clear Lake festival has been growing every year since 1993, and we’re so proud to welcome guests of all ages to our 18th celebration weekend.”

“It all starts with lots of fantastic, mouth-watering food and drink,” Meni continued, “and it keeps on going with the fun and excitement of our dancing, music. Before you know it, you’ll be shouting, ‘Opa!’ just like the Greeks.”

Find the meaning of kefi (joy) in this three-day true Greek extravaganza. The Clear Lake Greek Festival will feature delicious Greek meals and desserts, traditional Greek wine, nonstop music and dancing, exciting exhibition folk dancing, rides & moonwalks in the children’s amusement area. Buy your tickets today! General Admission tickets are $4, and Presale tickets include admission fee and a meal of your choosing for $12.

This Year we will be our first ever Toga Run! Grab your sneakers, pack your sunblock, and dust off that college toga….or make one! We’ve planned a great 10k course for you, starting in League City (League Park, a little east of FM 518 and Hwy 3) and ending at our festival grounds (Clear Lake Park, 5001 NASA Pkwy in Seabrook, TX). We’ve got prizes for 1st, 2nd, the event takes place May 7th, 2011, and so after you cross the finish line you can stop in and enjoy our festival. Contact us for more information at meni@clearlakegreekfestival.com, or call 409-939-9852.