The Ventura County Greek Festival

Now in its 43rd year, The Ventura County Greek Festival is one of the longest-running cultural festivals in Ventura County. The Festival runs for a long weekend, attracting thousands of guests from Ventura, Santa Barbara and Los Angeles Counties.

For the families of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, the annual Ventura County Greek Festival is much more than a cultural event.
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It is an opportunity to share a part of ourselves with the community. Who we are. Where we come from. What we believe.

As stewards of a faith that can trace its existence directly to the Apostles, we strive to live by Christ’s Word. It is our heartfelt wish that you enjoy yourselves during the Festival weekend, but please remember that we are here year-round and always are prepared to help those in need, regardless of faith.

Ventura County Greek Festival

Sponsors

The Festival relies on the generosity of sponsors such as Montecito Bank & Trust to ensure its financial viability. Sponsor donations fund infrastructure, entertainment and supplies. We would love to have you join our family!

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Vendors

Showcase your Products and Services to thousands of Guests at the Ventura County Greek Festival.

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And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ.

Colossians 3:23-24 New King James Version

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About Our Church

To proclaim the Gospel of Christ, teach and spread the Orthodox Christian Faith, energize, cultivate, and guile the life of the Church according to the Orthodox Christian Faith and Tradition.

Mission Statement of St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church

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To the Greeks, Dance is the ultimate cultural expression.

Our Festival features five dance groups, covering all ages

​Come experience the spectacular dance group from

The Greek Mediterranean Steak & Seafood.

​Feel like dancing yourself?

Join us on our spacious dance floor!

​Don’t know how?

We’ll teach you!

Greek Dancing requires Greek Music!

We are pleased to welcome back The Olympians from Long Beach, CA who will be playing Live Greek Music on the Main Stage throughout the entire Festival weekend.

Pete “Pandelis” Begakis – Lead Vocals, Ethnic Clarinet (Klarino), Keyboards, Bass
George “Giorgos” Karidakis – Vocals, Bouzouki, Baglama, Tzoura, Bass Guitar
Jim “Dimitri” Karidakis – Bouzouki, Baglama, Tzoura
Jerry “Gerasimos” Thermos – Rhythm & Lead Guitars
Steve “Stavros” Opdahl – Doumbek, Drums, Percussion

The main instrument used is the Bouzouki, it is a plucked musical instrument of the lute family.