St Demetrios Greek Festival - St Marys

The St Demetrios Greek Festival returns for its second year at St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 47 Hobart Street, St Marys, on Sunday 1 November 2026, beginning immediately after the Divine Liturgy. Archbishop Makarios of Australia is expected to attend, and Greek Australian comedian George Kapiniaris is the special guest MC. Live music comes from Sam Christodoulides, Christos Evripidou and Jamieson, with DJ Theo Maestro, plus performances by the parish Greek School, Sunday School and Greek dancing groups. Food includes souvlakia from the parish barbecue, barbecued octopus and calamari, and loukoumades, tiropites and Greek sweets from the Philoptochos. There is a large Greek market, amusement rides, a jumping castle, face painting, raffles and an auction of an icon of St Demetrios. Proceeds support refurbishment of the church and community hall. Entry is free.