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Fresno's Greek Festival back for 55th year

By Joshua Tehee

jtehee@fresnobee.com
In the 2013 file photo, Mildred Deeming, 4, watches those around her as she follows instructions on Greek dancing at the Fresno Greek Fest. This year’s festival kicks off Friday, Aug. 28, at St. George Greek Orthodox Church.
In the 2013 file photo, Mildred Deeming, 4, watches those around her as she follows instructions on Greek dancing at the Fresno Greek Fest. This year’s festival kicks off Friday, Aug. 28, at St. George Greek Orthodox Church. ERIC PAUL ZAMORA Fresno Bee Staff Photo

The Greek Festival is an event that every good Fresnan should attend at least once. The three-day party – in its 55th year – is something of an institution in the community, drawing 30,000 attendees each year. Along with Greek food and entertainment (staples of the event), there are cooking demonstrations, an expanded kids’ play area, art tours and Greek wine tasting. Details: Friday Aug. 28 to Sunday Aug. 30, The St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 2219 N. Orchard St. Tickets: $6, free for children age 12 and younger. (559) 233-0397, http://fresnogreekfest.com

Joshua Tehee: 559-441-6479, @joshuatehee

This story was originally published August 27, 2015 at 8:07 AM with the headline "Fresno's Greek Festival back for 55th year."

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