Be Greek for a Day at Greek Fest July 8-10

Annual festival celebrating Greek food and tradition has new date – July 8, 9 and 10!

If you're like most Lake County residents, you've been waiting all year for the start the annual Lake County Greek Fest…but the wait is shorter than in past years because the event has been moved from late summer to early July. This year's Lake County Greek Fest takes place on Friday, July 8 through Sunday, July 10 from 11 AM – 11 PM on the grounds of Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Libertyville.

Record crowds showed up last year to Lake County Greek Fest's location at 1400 O'Plaine Road, south of Route 120 (Belvidere Road) and north of Route 137 (Buckley Road). The beautiful golden dome of the four-year-old St. Demetrios church can be seen from the I-94 Tollway.

This year's event will be a wonderful mix of Greek food including Lamb on the spit, Souvlakia (shish-kebab), Greek chicken, Gyros, Spanakopita (spinach pie), and more! There will also be delicious Greek pastries, games for the kids, Greek music and dancing!

Visitors can take part in tours of the beautiful Fifth Century design Byzantine church with the pastor, Father Cosmas Halekakis. Saint Demetrios is located at 1400 O'Plaine Road, Libertyville, IL (between Rt. 120 & Rt. 137). There is no admission to the event and FREE parking will be available on-site. Call 224-513-5530 or visit www.saintdemetrioslibertyville.com for more details.

LAKE COUNTY GREEK FEST MENU 2011

APPETIZERS

SAGANAKI - A lightly breaded, Greek cheese, melted to perfection and then

flamed before your eyes in Greek brandy. Available at the Bar!

LOUKANIKO - The traditional Greek Sausage, grilled until it's bursting.

MAIN DISHES

ROASTED LEG OF LAMB (Friday Only) - The Greek classic. Served with rice pilaf, salad and bread.

SOUVLAKI - Grilled pork tenderloin, marinated with authentic Greek spices, served with tzatziki sauce, rice pilaf, salad and bread.

ATHENIAN CHICKEN - One-half baked chicken, delicately seasoned, served with rice pilaf, salad and bread.

GYRO EXPRESS - Spicy meat, cooked on a spit, wrapped in a warm pita bread with tomatoes, onions and tzatziki sauce.

SOUVLAKI EXPRESS - Grilled pork tenderloin, marinated with authentic Greek spices, wrapped in warm pita bread with tomatoes, onions and tzatziki sauce.

GREEK SALAD - A mixture of fresh tomatoes, cucumbers and onions with feta cheese and olives in a timeless Greek dressing and served with bread.

TYROPITA - Homemade Greek style cheese pie with a crispy buttery phyllo crust.

SPANAKOPITA - Homemade Greek style spinach and cheese pie with a crispy buttery phyllo crust.

VEGETARIAN PLATE - Large Greek salad and side of rice.

COMBO PLATE (The Best of All)

LAMB BY THE POUND—SEPARATE BOOTH

SIDE OF RICE

BEVERAGES

GREEK ISLAND BREEZE WITH SOUVENIR CUP

GREEK HOUSE WINE WHITE OR ROSE, BY THE GLASS OR BOTTLE

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DOMESTIC & IMPORTED BEER

MIKE'S HARD LEMONADE

BOTTLED WATER & SOFT DRINK 12OZ. CANS

GREEK COFFEE, COFFEE (Hot/Iced), ICED FRAPPE

DESSERTS

LOUKOUMATHES - Hot and light pastry puffs, topped with warm honey and cinnamon.

BAKLAVA - Delicate phyllo brushed with butter, layered with scrumptious

walnut mixture and generous pouring of honey syrup.

GALAKTOBOURIKO - Custard wrapped with phyllo and drenched in syrup with a hint of lemon.

KARIDOPITA - Syrup infused, spiced walnut cake.

DIPLES - Rolled Greek pastry, fried and dipped in syrup.

MELOMAKARONA - Spice cookie, dipped in honey and sprinkled with chopped nuts.

KOURAMBIETHES - Delicate butter cookies, sprinkled with powdered sugar.

KOULOURAKIA - Greek butter cookies rolled in sesame seeds.

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