Note: this article has been updated with 2025 information.

Next weekend (Oct. 2-4) is The Original Greek Festival at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral has everything a girl can dream of: food, music, wine, shopping, food, activities, wine, coffee, food, wine—you get it. As a native Houstonian, I do this thing a lot. Let me impart my expert knowledge to you, mere mortal.

PS. For more Houston fall events, click here for the complete festival guide for 2025.

Now, on to Greekfest!

How to _____ at Greek Fest… let me fill in that blank:

GET THERE:

Street parking is a nightmare. The best way to do it is to take an Alto — think elevated rideshare with water, phone chargers, and AC controls at your fingertips. Use code “GREEKFEST25” for 20% off rides to and from The Greek Festival. Click here to book your ride!

GET IN:

Tickets are $10. Cash is faster, but they have credit card scanners and ATMs. You can’t buy tickets online, fyi!

EAT:

Food runs you a few dollars for a la carte items, and $20 for the dinner plate. Pro tip: don’t waste your money on water. I *think* you’re allowed to bring in water. Your typical Greek food is all here. Here are my favorites: Baklava (aka layers of sticky-sweet shit on a crumbly cookie), spanakopita (greasy croissant + spinach), tiropita (heaven/cheese in a greasy croissant). Literally the trio of perfection. The two savory pastries are also a part of the dinner plate, if you want more variety/to eat your weight in Greek food.

DRINK:

Wine starts at $35 a bottle/$8 a glass — and it’s all good. If you get beer, get the special edition No Label Brewery beer! The coffee is also amazing out there.

SHOP:

The market is in the auditorium, and has everything you want — olive oil, soap and candles, fashion items!

JAM:

Music performances are on the hour in the evening — last show is at 9, btw. But they have solid music all times. YOU HAVE TO GO AND SEE THE DANCERS! Be warned: no food or drink allowed into the performances.

Dance program times:

• Thursday: 6:30p, 7:30p, 8:30p, and 9p
• Friday: 6:30p, 7:30p, 8:30p, and 9p
• Saturday: 5p, 6p, 7p, 9p

Here’s everything else your lil Greek heart will need. 

This post originally published in 2015, but we update it every year with new info!