Santa Barbara Greek Festival returns to Chase Palm Park on August 14-16

(Courtesy of the Santa Barbara Greek Festival) The Santa Barbara Greek Festival is a weekend filled with delicious food, live music, dancing, and community. Hosted by Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church for the past 53 years, the festival has become a beloved Santa Barbara tradition where people of all ages and backgrounds come together to experience the warmth and hospitality of Greek culture. Guests can enjoy authentic Greek cuisine, homemade pastries baked by the church parish, live music, traditional Greek dancing, local vendors, and a kids area with fun activities for the whole family. Whether you re coming for a gyro, a piece of baklava, or simply to soak up the festive atmosphere, everyone is welcome. This year, we re excited to make the celebration even bigger by expanding to three full days—Friday, Saturday, and Sunday! The festival s roots go back to 1956, when it began as a simple barbecue fundraiser for the church. Eventually, it grew into a weekend festival in 1973