OPA! Everyone loves a Greek Festival, and the one in Phoenix is one of the best! One weekend in October, you can sample some of THE best Greek food around, learn some dance steps, pick up some homemade pastries, shop for handmade gifts, or help roast a pig--all in the name of fun.

The Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church has a 3-day event with proceeds going to the parish that draws a huge crowd each year. There is SO much to eat that even I get full (a feat in itself). Moussaka, roasted lamb, pastitsio, feta cheese, dolamathes, spanakopita, saganaki, loukoumades... the list goes on and on. All the food is homemade by church members, and you know that’s got to be good. Greek beer is served, and of course, there's ouzo for the bold ones!

Dancers of all ages tear up the dancefloor under the tent outside. From the littlest dancers to the elders, in full costume. There’s a childrens’ play area with a bouncy hut and other games to keep them busy as well as hourly tours of the church.

Admission to the festival is measly 2 bucks a person and the food ranges from $2 to $20. There is a whole section dedicated to pastries and sweets as well as a small grocery to purchase chilled items. Personally, the best part of the day is the eye candy. Greek men all over the place. Now that’s my kind of party! I may be married, but I’m not dead!

Parking can be tricky if you don’t get there early. The parking lot isn’t that big, and parking on the street could land you a ticket. There’s a park about a third of a mile past the church that you can use, and there is also a park and ride area at 24th Street and Lincoln where shuttles transport you to and from the festival for no fee.