Santa Cruz Greek Festival

Was Voted the Best!

Voted the BEST STREET FESTIVAL and BEST FOOD EVENT by Good Times readers and we couldn’t be more proud. We want to thank our entire local community for voting for us.

Keep an eye on our website for additional information.

Upcoming Greek Events

Festival Memories!

It takes a village to make our event happen, and we thank our past volunteers! If you are ever interested in becoming a voluteer for any of our events, please let us know by filling out the form on our contact page. Be a part of our special community. 

Food Faires

Our Food fairs are normally held in our beautiful courtyard behind the church at 223 Church Street. Watch for future food fair announcements. We look forward to eating, dancing, and celebrating life with you. OPA! 

Greek Cultural Events

Our annual events thrive because of the generous efforts of many members of our local Greek community, and it is through their loving and devoted efforts that we are able to offer you this experience of Greece!

Important Annoucment!

We are sorry that we had to cancel this event. Check back soon for other future events at Prophet Elias! 

Presented by the Prophet Elias Church of Santa Cruz, The Santa Cruz Greek Festival is the longest-running cultural festival in Santa Cruz County. A local tradition since 1982, we love sharing our Greek heritage and rich culture with the community with delicious food, music, dancing, and kefi!

Live Like a Greek!

Visit us again for the latest!

Below you will find listings of current and coming events at the Prophet Elias Orthodox Church. We are open to answering any questions regarding any of these events presented here.  Contact Us With Questions »