Ethnic Fairs This Weekend

Greek, Native American, German, Scottish, French, Chinese -- "welcome to the world in Indiana isn't just a slogan this weekend: check out these ethnic festivals in the Hoosier heartland!

36th Annual Greek Festival, today and tomorrow; Carmel.
35th Annual (German) Oktoberfest, today and tomorrow; Indianapolis.
19th Annual French Market, tomorrow; Indianapolis.
18th Annual Scottish Festival, tomorrow and Sunday; Columbus.
2nd Annual Chinese Festival, tomorrow; Indianapolis.
Andersontown Powwow and Indian Market; tomorrow and Sunday; Anderson.

Don't forget Indy's International Festival, coming up in November!

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September is Ethnic Festival Month!

The glorious weather of September means more ethnic festivals than there's time to attend!

Some of those on the calendar are:

Oktoberfest sponsored by the German-American Klub, on Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis: 4, 5, 6, 11, 12 September

Little Italy Festival in Clinton: 4, 5, 6, 7 September

Kenya Festival at Second Presbyterian Church, Indianapolis: 5 September

Greek Festival at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Carmel: 11-12 September

Chinese Festival in Military Park, Indianapolis: 12 September

French Market at St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church, Indianapolis: 12 September

Scottish Festival at Bartholomew County Fairgrounds, Columbus: 12-13 September

Andersontown Powwow in Athletic Park, Anderson: 12-13 September

Irish Fest in Military Park, Indianapolis: 18-20 September

(Hispanic) Fiesta on the American Legion Mall, Indianapolis: 19 September

Scottish Highlander Festival in Trafalgar: 26-27 September

There are more details on these (and many other events) at the Nationalities Council's calendar: click here. (And, don't forget that Indy's International Festival is coming up in November!)

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Indianapolis Greek Festival Moves to Carmel

The 36th annual Indianapolis Greek Festival will be held 11 and 12 September at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 3500 West 106th Street, Carmel.

Among the Greek specialties served at the fest are souvlaki (pork or chicken kebabs), saganaki (flaming Kasseri cheese), dolmades (grape leaves stuffed with seasoned ground beef and rice), loukoumades (honey puffs), koulourakia (butter cookies sprinkled with sesame seeds) and -- of course -- baklava.

Entertainment includes the IKARI Band and the Holy Trinity Hellenic Dance Troupes.

Advance sale ticket books are $15 each, and include $15 in food coupons plus gate admission. (Admission is $5 at the gate, kids under 12 get in free.)

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35th Annual Indianapolis Greek Festival

Authentic Greek cuisine, live music/dancing, a marketplace, and more is promised at the 35th annual Greek Festival at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church (the last one at this location, 'cause they're moving the congregation north).

Hours are 4-11 p.m. Friday (5 September) and noon-11 p.m. Saturday (6 September). Gate admission is $5 person. Check out the website for more details.

Indy Goes to Greece for the Weekend

Opa! It's time for the 34th annual Greek Festival at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 4011 North Pennsylvania Street, Indianapolis. Hours are 4-11 p.m. today (7 September) and noon-11 p.m. tomorrow (8 September). Entertainment includes The Fabulous Grecian Keys, the Holy Trinity Hellenic Dance Troupes, Kalamatianos and Tsamikos. On the menu are souvlaki, gyros, spanakopita, calamari, loukoumades and galaktoboureko, Enjoy the music and dance, but don't forget some extra baklava to take home!