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Nashville Greek Festival kicks-off with authentic food, music and cultural celebration

Nashville Greek Festival kicks-off with authentic food, music and cultural celebration
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — The annual Nashville Greek Festival kicks off Friday at Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, offering visitors a weekend-long celebration of Greek culture and hospitality.

The festival features Greek-inspired food, drinks, traditional dancers, vendors and live music. Admission costs $5, with children 12 and under receiving free entry.

The festival schedule includes:

  • Friday, September 26: 4 – 9 p.m.
  • Saturday, September 27: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
  • Sunday, September 28: Noon – 4 p.m.

Visitors can expect an authentic experience of Greek hospitality alongside traditional entertainment and cuisine throughout the weekend celebration at Trinity Greek Orthodox Church.

You can find more information and a schedule of the entertainment here at their online event program.

Want to see the festival preparations in action and hear directly from organizers about what makes this celebration special? Watch our live interviews from the church. Have more information about Greek culture or festival events? Contact Eric.Pointer@NewsChannel5.com

This story was reported by Eric Pointer and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Eric Pointer and our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.

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