Quick Trip: Rochester, Minn.

August 11, 2012 at 9:23PM
Baklava is on the menu at the St. George Greek Festival.
Baklava is on the menu at any Greek festival. (File photo/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Celebrate all things Greek during the 49th annual Greek Festival Aug. 24-26 in Rochester. The free family-friendly event will be held on the grounds of Saints Anargyroi Greek Orthodox Church begins Friday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. with live music and torch lighting during the Opening Ceremony. The festivities continue Saturday and Sunday with more music, performances by the Greek Dancers of Minnesota, a carnival, church tours, silent auctions, tasty authentic Greek food and a beer garden. More information is available at greekfestrochester.com or call 1-507-282-1529. COLLEEN A. COLES

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