Welcome - Kαλωσορίσατε

The Greek-American Community of Ipswich, MA and parish of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church are excited to welcome you to two unforgettable days celebrating Hellenic culture, heritage and unbelievable Greek food.  Enjoy the wonderful tastes, aromas, sights, and sounds that are the basis for care-free Greek living!  Experience Greek hospitality (Philoxenia) and entertainment (Diaskethasi).  You will be immersed in the spirit of Hellenic culture, heritage, and the essence of our homeland, GREECE!
ΟΠΑ!
The Hellenic Center
117 County Road, Rt. 1A
Ipswich, MA  01938

Saturday, July 11, 2026
12:00PM - 10:00PM 

Sunday, July 12, 2026
12:00PM - 6:00PM
​ Admission: $5 for BOTH days!  Rain or shine under the big white tent.

Experience the Flavors of Greece

At the heart of our Greek festival is our traditional cuisine—delicious, abundant, and made with love.  Sample an array of authentic flavors and let your taste buds explode!  Enjoy our succulent lamb and souvlakia, bite into a scrumptious gyro wrap, or crunch into a fresh, crisp Greek village salad. Compliment your experience with a selection of Greek wines and beers available at our bar taverna located right next to the band, all while enjoying live Greek music.  

Greek Music by Enosis

The Ultimate 5 member Greek Band!  Enosis has been entertaining at the picnic for many years. Known all around the Boston Area, come and see what all the talk is about when it comes to Greek Music!

Boston Lykeion Ellinidon Dance Troupe

The Boston Lykeion Ellinidon (BLE) is a volunteer-run, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of traditional Hellenic culture in New England. A chapter of the international Lykeion ton Ellinidon (Λύκειον των Eλληνίδων) headquartered in Athens, Greece, the BLE celebrates the diversity of Greece’s distinctive regional cultures, and strives to enrich, educate, and entertain through a rich program of dance performances, classes, workshops, lectures and special events.
Visit Boston Lykeion Ellinidon website
Book the Troupe

Great Raffle Items!!  
Be sure to visit the raffle booth to enter and possibly win one of these great raffle items that have been donated generously by our own parish members.  Below is a sneak preview of this year's raffle prizes. 
​You have to get in it to win it!!
Drawing is July 12, 2026 ​

(Below are last year's donated raffle items.  Expect similar great raffle items for 2026!)

Kids Play Area

We did not forget about the kids!  We will provide play areas for kids to have a great time.  We will have an inflatable bouncy house and a sand art table the let the creative juices flow!

Thank you to everyone for your years of support, good fun, and dancing!
​See you on the dance floor.