The annual Pasadena GreekFest returns t0 Santa Anita Park Friday – Sunday Sept. 16-18.
The primary fundraiser for the Pasadena-based St. Anthony Greek Orthoox Church features all things Greek, from food to live music and folk dancing, as well as a children’s fun zone. It is expected to attract more than 10,000 visitors over the three days.
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Get the Flash Player to see this content. “Bringing the GreekFest back to Santa Anita last year was a tremendous success,” said Jim Christos, of the GreekFest promotional committee. In addition to an expanded kids fun zone, Christos says the Fest will feature a group of talented musicians from Greece and New York City. “Additionally, we’re going to have a multiplex TV sports bar and cigar lounge…”
Attendees will also have an opportunity to participate in nightly raffles, featuring a wide range of prizes including Westfield Santa Anita Mall Gift Cards, Apple iPads, a Samsung 51” 3D HD TV, and a Grand Prize Dream Travel Certificate worth $2,500, which can be taken as cash if the winner prefers.
In addition to the GreekFest, all adult attendees (18 and over) will have an opportunity to watch and wager on world-class racing from across North America as Santa Anita will be open for simulcast wagering. Races will be offered from tracks such as Belmont Park, Arlington Park, Louisiana Downs and nearby Fairplex Park.
Operating hours are as follows: Friday, Sept. 16: 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 17: 12 noon to 1 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 18: 12 noon to 10 p.m.
Attendees are encouraged to enter at Gate 3, on Santa Anita’s south side, which is fed by Holly Avenue and Huntington Drive.
For more information on the Pasadena GreekFest, those interested are encouraged to visit www.PasadenaGreekFest.org, or call (626) 449-6943. Those seeking additional information can also inquire at www.Saint-Anthonys.org.
— By Scott Hettrick