Yolanta Matika drizzles warm honey on an order of loukoumades at the Memphis Greek Festival on May 20, 2022. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Eight-year-old Cameron Stephen makes his own Greek vase at Memphis Greek Festival on May 20, 2022. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Kostas Kastanis (left) and his son, George, perform at Memphis Greek Festival on May 20, 2022. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Father Simon Thomas gives a tour of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church during Memphis Greek Festival on May 20, 2022. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Beverly Vieron (left) passes out traditional Greek pastries at Memphis Greek Festival on May 20, 2022. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
More than 4,000 pieces of baklava were made for Memphis Greek Festival on May 20, 2022. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Greek Fest: ‘Everything is back plus more’
After a scaled-down version of the fest in October 2021, the event is back in full force with a Greek pastry corner; “Greek Boutique,” including Greek-themed apparel and cookbooks; live music; and plenty of Greek cuisine.