2026 Canton Greek Fest Returns June 4, 5 & 6 with Food, Music, and Cultural Celebration

CANTON, Ohio. May 11, 2026 — The annual Canton Greek Fest will return June 4, 5 & 6, 2026, at St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church, bringing three days of authentic Greek food, live entertainment, and cultural experiences to the community.

Held at 251 25th Street NW, in Canton, the festival invites guests to “celebrate summer the Greek way” with a vibrant lineup of activities for all ages, including traditional music, dance performances, cooking demonstrations, and family-friendly attractions.

Attendees can enjoy a wide range of authentic Greek cuisine, from gyros and souvlaki to pastitsio, lamb dishes, and house-made pastries such as baklava and galaktoboureko. Dining options include indoor and outdoor seating, a courtyard featuring small plates, and a convenient drive-thru service available daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The festival’s entertainment schedule features highlights across all three days. On Thursday, guests can kick off the weekend with an outdoor dance party led by DJ Vasilios. Friday’s “Greek Night” showcases live music from the Musicians of Olympus, while Saturday offers a full day of music including DJ Billy Manos, PROV Productions and concludes with a fireworks display after dark. The St. Haralambos Hellenic Dancers also perform at various times throughout all three days.

In addition to food and entertainment, the Canton Greek Fest offers church tours, a kids’ playground, a silent auction, cultural exhibits, and interactive experiences such as Greek cooking demonstrations and a beverage tasting area for guests 21 and older.

“We are thankful for the community’s support of the Canton Greek Fest for so many years, including this year’s 42nd Anniversary. We are excited to be offering everyone’s favorite foods and cultural offerings in an atmosphere that cannot be beat. With the dance party, and fireworks, we are looking forward to seeing many members of our community enjoying themselves at the Canton Greek Fest,” said Michael Fakelis and Mike Paxos co-chairs of the annual event.

Admission is free and there is free on-site parking. Details, menus, and a full schedule of events are available at www.cantongreekfest.com.

“This event gives our congregation the opportunity to showcase our culture and heritage to our community,” said Reverend Father Nicholas Gamvas, spiritual leader of the over five hundred family membership congregation. Over one hundred volunteers make up the committees that help put this event together.

About St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church

The mission of the church is to follow the commandment of our Lord Jesus Christ who said, “Go into all the world and proclaim the Good News to all creation. We are called to witness those within and outside our community of believers. Through: Liturgia-Worship, Martyria-Witness, Koinonia-Fellowship and Diakonia-Service by using this 5-Point Mission: 1. Revitalize the faith of our active members 2. Reach out to our inactive members. 3. Welcome those inquiring about our Orthodox faith. 4. Offer guidance in the continued establishment of our Church. 5. Establish outreach on a continual basis within our Community and Greater Canton.