1990's
Kimisis
he Poughkeepsie Greek Festival
is an annual event that celebrates the beauty and joy of Greek culture and faith. Families and friends come from far and wide to enjoy delicious Greek food, live entertainment, dancing and fun activities for the whole family. Let Markos and his Bouzouki Band take you on a musical journey through Greek culture! Enjoy a walk around our main tent with a display of unique vendors. Let kids enjoy time in the bouncy house... There's something for everyone at the Poughkeepsie Greek Festival. Join us every June & September to sample authentic Greek cuisine and desserts, mingle with friends and family, and take part in this joyous celebration of our heritage.
- Father Jason & The Kimisis Parish
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BECOME A VENDOR
With over 8000 visitors in 3 days, showcase your product under our main tent or in the Agora. The Agora will showcase a row of vendors just outside of the main tent and vendors must bring their own 10x10 tent displaying their wares, the Agora space is not guaranteed at any specific festival. Vendors under the main festival tent must provide their own 6ft table in an approx. 8x6 space under the main festival tent with a tarp or back-wall in the event of rain, or a 10x10 tent with side walls outside of the main tent in the the Agora. This is a juried event, vendors will be selected at the discretion of the coordinators. Interested in becoming a vendor? For inquiries Call or Text Marial at
845-391-1270 or write to vendors@poughkeepsiegreekfestival.com
FESTIVAL COUNTDOWN
We would like to take the opportunity to thank
all past, present and future patrons of
the Poughkeepsie Greek Festival!
Your support has helped the Kimisis Community
thrive for over a century.
We look forward to another hundred years!
As we get closer to the date, check back here for our
Full Menu & Order Link...
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VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE
PREP/CUT/BOX/PRICE PASTRIES / SYRUP MAKING
FRI. SEPT. 15TH 4PM-TBD & SAT. SEPT. 16TH 12PM-5PM
FESTIVAL SETUP
SUN. SEPT. 17TH - THURS. SEPT. 22ND
SUN AFTER CHURCH
MON-THURS
MORNING TBD / AFTERNOON 3PM-6PM
VEGGIE PREP
WED. SEPT. 20 10AM-3PM
THURS. SEPT. 21 10AM-3PM
SALAD MAKING/ CONDIMENT PACKAGING
THURS. SEPT. 21 10AM-3PM
FESTIVAL OPENERS
FRI. & SAT. SEPT. 22, 23, OPENERS 9AM
SUN. SEPT. 24, OPENERS 10AM
PLACE GYROS ON SPIT / BAKE 1ST BATCH OF HOT FOODS / MANAGE VENDORS / STOCK/PREP STATIONS / STOCK BEVERAGES / BRING OUT PASTRIES /
ASSIST WITH LOUKOUMADES PREP
FESTIVAL WORKERS
FRI. & SAT. SEPT. 22, 23, EARLY SHIFT 10AM-4PM
FRI. & SAT. SEPT. 22, 23, EVENING SHIFT 4PM-10PM
SUN. SEPT. 24, EARLY SHIFT 11AM-4PM
SUN. SEPT. 24, EVENING SHIFT 4PM-10PM
GYRO WRAPPERS, SALAD MAKERS, GYRO SLICERS, GRILLERS, FRYERS, FOOD RUNNERS, FOOD CASHIERS, LOUKOUMADES, PASTRY CASHIERS, CAFE STAFF, DRINK CASHIERS, RAFFLE BOOTH
FESTIVAL CLEANUP
MONDAY 7AM-5PM
HELP MANAGE AND OVERSEE THE HIRED CLEANUP CREW,
ENSURE EQUIPMENT IS CLEANED AND PUT IN STORAGE AND STOCK PUT BACK IN PLACE. ENSURE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF HELLENIC CENTER IS BROUGHT BACK TO ORDER.
