TROY, Mich. (WXYZ) — St. Nicholas Opa! Fest Greek Festival returns on its 30th year of celebrations for a 3-day weekend of authentic Greek foods, dances and traditions.
The festival is the largest celebration in Metro Detroit of Hellenic culture and faith. This year, it will return from Friday through Sunday with an exciting lineup of activities at the St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Troy. Parishioners from the church have worked hard to prepare authentic costumes, food, and musical experiences of Greece for all to enjoy. The annual includes an array of exciting activities for adults and kids. Guests will be able to participate in Greek dancing, cooking demonstrations, live music and cultural exhibits.
During the weekend, chef Christina Xenos from Los Angeles will host a live Greek cooking demonstration. There will also be an Iron Chef Competition on Saturday and a cooking competition on Sunday in which families can participate. One of her recipes is posted below.
Food available at the family event includes delectable pastries, classic Greek cuisine, and coffee from the Pastry Shop and the Kafenio. Festival bakers will be making fresh honey-drenched baklava, fenekia and sesame cookies. You can also expect platters of lamb shank, gyro, kebobs and Greek meatballs.
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church is located at:
760 W. Wattles Road, Troy, MI 48098
Telephone: (248) 362–9575
Email: Office@StNicholasTroy.org
To learn more about the 2023 St. Nicholas Opa! Fest Greek Festival, visit https://www.stnicholastroy.org/parish_resources/opa!_fest/index.php
Watermelon Feta Salad [mysweetgreek.com]
Ingredients
1 small seedless watermelon (around 3 pounds)
1 fennel bulb
6 ounces feta cheese
1/4 cup mint or basil
2 lemons
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Equipment
Sharp chef's knife
Cutting Board
Large bowl to hold the salad
Prep plates/bowls for ingredients
