Destination Maine: Lewiston-Auburn Greek Festival

Everyone is Greek this time of year! The annual Lewiston Auburn Greek Festival is this Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 155 Hogan Road, in Lewsiton.

There is free admission!

Plenty of authentic Greek food! Here are some of my favorite Greek dishes.
Spanakopita: A filo pastry pie filled with spinach and feta cheese.
Gyros: Lamb or chicken with vegetables and tzatziki sauce in a pita roll.
Moussaka: It’s an eggplant casserole.
Pastitsio: It’s a baked pasta dish (my favorite!)

Save room for dessert! Here are some awesome Greek desserts.
Diples: A fried dough with honey and crushed walnuts
Baklava: Filo dough with honey and nuts (also look for a baklava sundae!)
Kourabiedes: A Greek Christmas cookie. A biscuit with butter, almonds and dusted in powered sugar.
Loukoumades: A Greek doughnut. Fried dough drenched in honey and sprinkled in cinnamon.

There is more than just the food! There is Greek music and dancing. Greek dancing lessons, a tavern, bazaar,church tours and more!

It’s this Thursday from 4-8 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.