Las Vegas Greek Food Festival Marks 53 Years With Torch Relay, $20K Raffle

The Las Vegas Greek Food Festival kicks off Friday for its 53rd year, transforming St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church in Spring Valley into three days of food, music, and celebration. The event runs Friday, September 25 through Sunday, September 27, welcoming visitors to what organizers describe as Nevada’s largest food festival.

According to KLAS 8 News Now, the festival takes place at St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, located at 5300 El Camino Rd, with ticket information available at lasvegasgreekfestival.com. The festival traces back to 1973 as a small community gathering, according to Travel Nevada, and has since expanded into one of the region’s prominent cultural celebrations.

A New Torch Relay Honors Greek Marathon Roots

To open this year’s festival, organizers are hosting an inaugural one-mile America 250 Torch Relay, with proceeds benefiting Blood Cancer United, per Las Vegas Greek Fest’s Facebook page.

The relay ties into the festival’s 2026 America 250 focus, according to the church’s own festival website.

Grand Raffle Offers $20,000 Cash or a Vehicle Voucher

The festival’s grand raffle features a top prize of $20,000 in cash or a $22,000 Chapman vehicle voucher, with $100 tickets sold through the church’s Givebutter fundraising page. Raffle proceeds support charity work…

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