St. Mary of Egypt Orthodox Church hosts fall ethnic food festival

St. Mary of Egypt Orthodox Church of Greenwood is hosting its fourth annual indoor-outdoor Fall Food Festival, Saturday, October 7, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The family-oriented Festival features homemade, multicultural and American cuisine and pastries, free live music, a silent auction and activities for the kids. Free Admission and parking.

Free entertainment is provided from a variety of live local musicians hosted by a master of ceremonies. Artists include Trace Thompson, Country music, Curtis and Lou, Americana, Mousa Khoury, Arabic and Mark Cornelius, Americana.

For sale outside the Church will be gyros, brats, polish sausage and hot dogs. Side dishes include greek salads, spanakopita and humus. For kids are cotton candy, snow cones and popcorn. (Menu could vary, see stmaryegypt.org)

Inside the Church, the festival is probably best known for its popular cultural pastries including truffles, fudge, muffins, biscotti, baklava and more. Attendees can also shop the church bookstore. In the sanctuary hosts will explain the ancient orthodox faith and beautiful iconography authentically created by commissioned Belarus artisans.

Proceeds raised from food sales fund the church’s food pantry and First Friday free community dinners. The church also accepts monetary or canned food donations.
Date and time: Saturday October 7, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Cost and parking: Free admission. Close parking by ISOM elementary school and on any street. Handicapped parking located across the street at SCS.
Where: St. Mary of Egypt Orthodox Church, 102 E Broadway Street, Greenwood, 46143 Phone: 317-883-9151
Web: www.stmaryegypt.org, Facebook, Instagram
Contact: Amal Hanania, [email protected], Charles Blanchard, [email protected]