Central Georgia Greek Festival
Central Georgia Greek Festival
Our annual Greek Festival features authentic foods, church tours, dancing and live music, religious items, jewelry, art, shopping, and more! Proceeds from the festival support Holy Cross and several local charities throughout Central Georgia.
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Festival Hours
Friday, October 23rd | 11am – 9pm
Saturday, October 24th | 11am – 9pm
Sunday, October 25th | 11am – 4pm
Group Pre-Orders
What better way to thank your staff than to treat them to a delicious Greek lunch! We are offering pre-orders for easy pick-up. Your staff will love you for it! If interested, please email us at festival@holycrossga.org by Thursday, October 22nd, at noon with your order.
Frozen Pans for Sale
Want to impress your friends at your next dinner party? Need to take a dish to your family Thanksgiving and/or Christmas meal? Let us do all the work, and you take all the credit!
Frozen pans of Pastitsio (12-15 servings), Spanakopita (12 servings), and Dolmades (32) are available for purchase (while supplies last). Email us at festival@holycrossga.org to pick up your pan before the festival, or visit the Greek Market during the festival.
Festival Apparel
We are excited to share this year’s festival t-shirt and apron design, which will be announced soon. The shirts will be available in two colors: white and sky blue. You can choose from short-sleeve and long-sleeve options, while aprons will only be offered in white.
Please note that payment must be made in advance for shirt orders, either by check or via Venmo (@HolyCrossMacon). If you prefer not to pre-order, you can visit the Greek Market during the festival to purchase your apparel (subject to availability). The deadline for pre-orders is September 15th.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Our sponsorship program offers various advertising options, including on-site banners, yard signs, a program booklet, and website exposure. We believe our sponsorship plans provide excellent marketing opportunities, and we look forward to your participation.
Thank you for your past support and for considering our festival sponsorship program this year. We hope you’ll join us in making this festival a success. If you would like to become a sponsor, please click the button below to submit your form.
If you prefer a hard copy of the sponsorship form, please email Amber Morris.
2026 OPA! Sponsors
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FAQ:
- When and Where: The festival will take place from October 23-25, 2026. The hours are from 11 AM to 9 PM on Friday and Saturday, and from 11 AM to 4 PM on Sunday.
- Admission: There is no admission fee!
- Parking: Parking is available along the streets and across the street.
- Food Options: We have vegetarian options available, including spanakopita, tiropitas, veggie wraps, and our pastries!
- Kid-Friendly: Kids love Greek food!
- Live Music: This year, we are excited to have George Karras return to Macon. He has performed at various Greek festivals across the United States, including Central Georgia!
- Greek Dancing: Returning to Macon is the award-winning dance troupe, Areti, from the Atlanta Cathedral, performing on Saturday and Sunday. Don’t be shy—feel free to join in on some Greek dancing yourself!
Volunteers Needed (Festival in October only)
Need service hours with your organization or just wanted to help out? We would love to have you on our team! All volunteers will receive a certificate at the end of their 4-hour shift and a FREE Gyro, Fries & Beverage (non alcoholic). When volunteering, please wear your organization’s t-shirt, jersey, etc. We will contact you closer to the festival to let you know where to report. Thank you for volunteering – we could not do this without you! For more information about volunteering, please contact volunteer@holycrossga.org.
