Greek Fest: ‘Everything is back plus more’
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)
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.
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Alicia Davidson is a lifelong Memphis resident and graduate of The University of Memphis College of Journalism and Strategic Media. When not scribbling about the latest Memphis news, you will find her reading historical biographies, cooking Italian cuisine and practicing vinyasa yoga.
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