Yassou! – a Greek Festival to fill up your weekend’s dance card

Each August, the folks at Yassou! begin to tempt the salivary glands of our hungry citizens when their blue and white signs start to pop up all over the city promoting their annual northeast neighborhood-based Greek Festival.

Not only is this a chance to experience delicious and flavorful Greek cuisine, but each year offers an opportunity to join others in dance or just the chance to witness Greek dancing live under the summer sun.

But honestly, a lot come just for the food, which includes freshly made Moussaka, Galaktobourikou, Spanakopita, and a host of other traditional dishes. The festival boasts that 85 percent of the food prepared for your enjoyment is created via the parishioners of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. 

One year, I took my parents who were visiting from out of town to Yassou! and they talked about that experience for years after. My folks and I really loved all the families who participated, taking time to answer questions about the traditional attire and dance. 

Yassou!’s friendly atmosphere is why I am a huge fan of this annual festival. It is educational, as well as a tasty and visual treat whether or not you are Greek. 

So let’s eat, drink, and dance together at Yassou! as a community that celebrates the diversity of our city.