FESTIVAL UPDATE: The festival will go on, rain or shine, so come on down! The delicious food is waiting for you!

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Join us for one of Austin’s most beloved, delicious, and fun-filled festivals—the St. Elias Mediterranean Festival OCTOBER 18TH & 19TH. Friday 6 - 11 and Saturday Noon - 11 pm. Free Admission Saturday, Noon to 4:00 p.m! This year’s festival will be the 81st annual edition of this event, named one of Central Texas' Top 10 Food Festivals by the Austin Chronicle

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Look forward to these highlights:

Dancing and live music by Laand Greek Ensemble

The renowned foods of Lebanon, Palestine, Greece, Eritrea and Romania. Gyros, Kibbee, Baklava, Spanakopita and Mici are only the beginning as you feast outdoors on delicacies from the Orthodox world.

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Shop in the Festival Marketplace including a diverse Orthodox Bazaar.

Tap your foot to the Dance Demonstrations.

Treat your children to games in the Festival's Kids' Oasis.

St. Elias Mediterranean Festival – Music, food, and fun on the church grounds Friday night and Saturday from noon, October 18 & 19, 2013.

See you there. Opa!

Recipe: Mediterranean Festival tabouleh: kxan.com