Taste of Greektown

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Chicago’s largest celebration of Hellenic culture returns for the 34th annual Taste of Greektown on September 6-8, 2024. Head to the historic Greektown neighborhood to savor Greek food, music and warm hospitality.

The hallmark of Taste of Greektown is sampling dishes from the community’s famous restaurants, which introduced Saganaki (flaming cheese) and gyros to the U.S.

This year’s line-up includes Athena Restaurant, Zeus Restaurant, Mr. Greek Gyros, 9 Muses Bar & Grill, and Spectrum Bar & Grill. A new Greektown restaurant, Ilios Estiatorio will also be featured.

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Traditional and contemporary Greek music will be performed on the main stage and hits will be spun by DJ Apostolis on on Friday and DJ Niko Adams on Saturday and Sunday. Don’t miss the gyros eating contest on Saturday at 5 pm.

Artisan vendors include Athenian Candle Co, a staple Greektown shop for over 100 years and Spavia Day Spa, which will offer chair massages throughout the fest. Greektown attendees will also receive 25% off all services and products within three days of the festival.

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Visitors will also get the chance to view the “Little Wise Owls” outdoor art exhibit along Halsted Street between Monroe and Van Buren. The exhibit features 28 three-dimensional owls painted by local artists and students. In Greek mythology, a little owl often accompanied Athena, the goddess of wisdom.

Taste of Greektown runs on Friday, September 6, from 4 pm to 10 pm and from 11 am to 10 pm on Saturday and Sunday, September 7 and 8. Admission is free with a $7 suggested donation.