My Big Fat Greek Festival

11/19/2025

08/27/2025

Thank you to everyone who came out and celebrated with us! We can’t wait to see you again 🇬🇷

08/23/2025

What a FUN first night at the Big Fat Greek
Festival! Thank you to everyone who came out even when it rained — you made it amazing!

But the fun isn't over... join us TODAY starting at 11 AM for another exciting day packed with food, culture, and entertainment!

💃🏻🕺Special Entertainment
We're proud to welcome The Olympians, traditional Greek dancers from Annunciation Greek Orthodox Christian Church in Kansas City, Missouri. 🇬🇷✨

They'll be performing throughout the day in authentic costumes, bringing the vibrant energy and spirit of Greece to our stage. It's a true celebration of Hellenic culture that you won't want to miss!


When: Saturday, August 23, 2025
Where: Lincoln Greek Festival

Come for the culture, stay for the food & dancing...

OPA!
https://www.mybigfatgreekfestival.com/

08/22/2025

WE ARE OPEN RAIN OR SHINE! 🇬🇷

08/22/2025

🏃🏻‍♂️ trivia time! 🥗

👉🏻 TRIVIA QUESTION:
Whais the famous Greek exclamation shouted at parties and while dancing?

💬 Be the first to comment with the correct answer and win ONE FREE GREEK SALAD!

08/22/2025

🏃🏻‍♂️ trivia time! 🥔

👉🏻 TRIVIA QUESTION:
Where did the people in Ancient Greece go to hear the prophecies from a famous oracle?

💬 Be the first to comment with the correct answer and win ONE FREE SIDE OF POTATOES!

08/22/2025

🎉🇬🇷 It’s Festival Day! 🎉🇬🇷

Our Big Fat Greek Festival kicks off TODAY at 5 PM and here’s everything you need to know about parking:

📍 Visit Us
950 N 63rd St
Lincoln, NE 68505

🕐 Festival Hours

Friday, August 22nd: 5–9 PM

Saturday, August 23rd: 11 AM – 9 PM

🚗 Parking FAQs
✅ Handicap Parking: Available right in front of the church — park at the cul-de-sac on 63rd & X (there will be signs)
✅ General Parking: Find spots on the side streets around the church. Additional parking is also available on North Cotner Blvd between Y & Orchard St. at the business strip.

💻 For more details on parking, entertainment, and food visit our website!
https://www.mybigfatgreekfestival.com/

Come hungry, bring your friends & family, and let’s celebrate together 🎶🍇🥙💙

Entertainment We are proud to announce that The Olympians, dancers from Annunciation Greek Orthodox Christian Church in Kansas City, Missouri will be performing throughout the day at the Lincoln Greek Festival on Saturday, August 23, 2025. More Details Menu Our menu is a celebration of traditional G...

08/22/2025

Flashback Friday to our feature on 10/11 News from last year. We're back this year starting at 5pm today!

The festival, hosted at the Greek Orthodox church ‘Annunciation Church,' will feature church tours, delicious food and live music and performances.

08/22/2025

🏃‍♂️ Trivia Time! 🍰
Win ONE FREE DESSERT — your choice! 🎉

The modern marathon race was inspired by the legendary run of Pheidippides, who covered an incredible distance to deliver news of victory from the battlefield of Marathon to Athens.

👉 TRIVIA QUESTION:
Approximately how many kilometers did Pheidippides run from Marathon to Athens?

💬 Be the first to comment with the correct answer and win ONE FREE DESSERT at the festival this weekend — Friday & Saturday! 🍰🇬🇷

Come for the fun, stay for the sweets!

08/21/2025

🎭 Trivia Time! 🎭
Win a FREE side of dolmades!

The ancient Theatre of Epidaurus is so well designed that even a whisper on stage can be heard all the way in the back row — and it’s still used for performances today!

👉 TRIVIA QUESTION:
How many people could the ancient Theatre of Epidaurus seat when it was first built?

🎁 First person to answer correctly in the comments wins a FREE side of dolmades — just in time for the festival this weekend, Friday & Saturday! 🇬🇷🎉

Don’t miss the food, music, and fun — and bring your appetite!

08/21/2025

Did you know that Greece is one of the oldest olive-growing countries?🫒 some olive trees are over 2,000 years old and still produce olives!

08/21/2025

🎉 Trivia Time! 🎉
Win a FREE frappe for you & a friend this Friday or Saturday at our festival! ☕👯‍♀️

The Oracle of Delphi
In ancient times, people would travel from all over Greece to visit this famous site and receive mysterious prophecies.

👉 TRIVIA QUESTION:
What was the name of the temple where the Oracle of Delphi gave her prophecies?

💬 Drop your answer in the comments! One lucky winner who answers correctly first will get a FREE frappe to enjoy with a friend!