52nd Annual

St. Sophia’s Greek Cultural Festival

June 5-8, 2025

The organizers of the St. Sophia’s Greek Cultural Festival in Syracuse, N.Y. are pleased to announce that the 2025 festival is slated for June 5-8, 2025 on the church grounds located at 325 Waring Road in DeWitt.

This year will be marked with special events as we celebrate our 52nd annual festival! It will feature a full menu of all your favorite authentic Greek foods and desserts. Live Greek music and dance performances will take place under the outdoor “taverna” tent. Patrons will also have the chance to tour the church’s iconography project and shop for clothing, jewelry, and books in the Greek marketplace. “We are excited and eager to once again celebrate our Greek culture and heritage with our community,” said Parish Council President Peter Manolakos.

Get ready to enjoy the sights, sounds, and smells of our wonderful festival!

Upcoming Festival Highlights Include:

• Saganaki-flaming pan-fried Greek cheese served with a wedge of lemon and pita bread.
• A variety of authentic, Greek dishes and pastries (baklava included!)
• Try out Hi-test Greek Coffee and enjoy a Greek paxamathi (biscotti)  or our fabulous frappes.
• Traditional Greek music and folk dances performances.  Check out folk dancing lessons offered on Saturday!
• Tours of the beautiful Church Sanctuary.
• Gifts shops offering Orthodox icons and books along with clothing and accessories imported from Greece.
• Learn how the beautiful iconography is created.

The event is free to attend and park. Complimentary shuttles are available from neighboring school parking lots.

Important Note: On Thursday, June 5th, the Christian Brothers Academy (CBA) parking lot will not be available. Parking will be available one block away at Temple Adath Yeshurum, 450 Kimber Rd. starting at 6pm. Complimentary shuttle service will be available from Temple Adath Yeshurum only on Thursday from 6pm to 10:30pm.

Free to attend. Free Parking. Free Shuttle.

All Major Credit Cards Accepted.