The St. John’s Greek Festival is one of the longest-standing annual events in the Myrtle Beach resorts area. Entering its 33rd year at the beach, the festival offers fantastic homemade foods, desserts, live music, drinks and so much more and will be held in person for the first time in two years. This year’s Greek Festival will be held Thursday, October 10 through Sunday, October 13, 2024 at the St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church.
Greek Festival Food and Entertainment
Come hungry to the annual Greek Festival in Myrtle Beach! The authentic food selections are endless and prepared with care. Take your pick of entrees like moussaka, pastitsio, spinach or cheese pies and traditional chicken or lamb gyros served with lemon potatoes in the dining hall. More food vendors fire up the grills outside to serve Greek sausages, pork souvlaki, and more. Take home a box of your favorite pastries for dessert like baklava and kataifi or stay and share the baklava ice cream sundae! There are plenty of Greek beers, wines and, of course, Ouzo to sip on while you’re there too.
There’s a reason families have flocked to the St. John’s Greek Fest each year. This exciting Myrtle Beach event offers visitors live dance demonstrations, music, and a designated kids’ play area with inflatables. Local arts and crafts vendors set up their tents and fill them with everything from handmade jewelry to artisanal olive oils.
The Myrtle Beach Greek Festival will be held from 11am to 9pm Thursday, October 10th, Friday, October 11th, and Saturday, October 12th; and from 12pm to 7pm Sunday, October 13th at the St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church. The church is located at the corner of Highway 17 Bypass and 33rd Avenue North in Myrtle Beach. Parking is very limited in that area, but a free shuttle is available back and forth from Captain George’s Seafood Restaurant located at 1401 29th Avenue North in Myrtle Beach.
Myrtle Beach Hotels Near the Greek Festival
Caribbean Resort & Villas
The Caribbean Resort and Villas is one of Myrtle Beach’s most popular family resorts. With nearly 20 different water features and more than a dozen different room types, it’s not hard to see why. Accommodations range from one-room suites to four-bedroom oceanfront condos with private balconies, modern décor and free WiFi. The on-site water amenities include full-size water slides, hot tubs, oceanfront pool decks, a Silly Submarine, and a lazy river. Guests can enjoy free breakfast during their stay as well as access to delicious food at the neighboring Sea Captain’s House.
The Strand Resort
While you’re enjoying the festivities, take advantage of all the amenities at The Strand Boutique Resort. The media center, lobby bar, outdoor pool, and lazy river are all waiting for you. When the festival is over, come back to a comfortable condo nearby.
