Australia’s most iconic Greek Festival returns to Musgrave Park on Saturday 20 May to Sunday 21 May, marking 47 years of Brisbane’s love for its Greek heritage. This year’s theme is Picnic at Paniyiri with attendees able to purchase a Paniyiri keep-sake picnic blanket at the event or bring their own blanket to set up their spot for the festival day.

Paniyiri, meaning “festival” in Greek, has been an integral part of Brisbane’s cultural landscape for almost five decades celebrating the Greek culture, traditions, and heritage of Queenslanders of Greek descent.  Expect traditional Greek dance performances, music, cooking demonstrations, and a variety of stalls selling everything from souvlaki and gyros to Greek wine and honey puffs. There will also be plenty of activities for families and children to enjoy over the two days of all things Greek. Festival-goers will have a chance to win two return tickets to Greece via the purchase of raffle tickets.

Chris Kazonis – Co-Chairman for Paniyiri says he expects this year to be another record-breaking event. “We are thrilled to announce that Paniyiri will be back in Musgrave Park for another year and we can’t wait to share the fun, food and festivities with everyone. Since 1976, Brisbane’s Greek community has taken such pride in bringing people together from all walks of life, to take part in the zest for life that we Greeks have.

“From honey puff eating, to dancing the Zorba, to shopping the market stalls reminiscent of the cobbled streets of Mykonos; we enjoy nothing more than bringing Greece to Brisbane’s doorstep for one fun-filled weekend every year,” said Mr Kazonis.

Tickets for Paniyiri went on sale Saturday 25 March with early bird tickets available for the first 15 days. For more information about Paniyiri, visit their website or follow the festival on Facebook or Instagram.

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