One of South Jersey’s longest-running cultural celebrations is returning to Cherry Hill this fall.
The Greek Agora Festival will take place Thursday, October 8 through Sunday, October 11, 2026, at St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church, 615 Mercer Street in Cherry Hill. Festival hours are scheduled for 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. each day.
Dating back to 1974, the annual festival brings together Greek food, wine, music, dancing and traditions for four days celebrating Greek-American culture. Organizers bill the event as the largest wine and food festival in the Delaware Valley.
Come Hungry
For many South Jersey residents, the food is reason enough to make the annual pilgrimage to St. Thomas.
The sprawling festival transforms the church grounds into a celebration of Greek cuisine and hospitality, with food and pastry stations, a bakery shop and taverna among the attractions. Greek wines will also be featured alongside beer and ouzo.
And this isn’t simply a food festival. Greek Agora is designed to offer visitors a taste of Greek culture as a whole.
Throughout the four-day celebration, guests can expect traditional Greek music and dancing, vendors, gift shops, food trucks and other entertainment.
The festival has become an October tradition for generations of families, including plenty of attendees who return year after year for the food, dancing and festive atmosphere.
More Than 50 Years of Tradition in Cherry Hill
St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church has hosted Greek Agora for more than five decades as a way to share the community’s Greek-American heritage with South Jersey.
The event is also powered heavily by volunteers who spend considerable time preparing food, baking, setting up the festival grounds and handling the many behind-the-scenes jobs necessary to welcome thousands of visitors over the four-day celebration.
Proceeds from the festival benefit the St. Thomas Building Fund.
For those who have never attended, Greek Agora offers an easy introduction to Greek food and culture without leaving South Jersey. For longtime attendees, it’s a familiar fall tradition — and another opportunity to load up on Greek favorites and pastries.
Greek Agora Festival 2026
Thursday, October 8 – Sunday, October 11
11 a.m. – 11 p.m. daily
St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church
615 Mercer Street
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
Festival information, updates and online ordering are available through the official Greek Agora Festival website.
Here is a video from last year. Don’t pay attention to the dates on the video – it’s Thursday, October 8 – Sunday, October 11. I’m simply sharing the video because it’s a cool overview of what to expect. If you haven’t been, you really need to check it out. The food is amazing. We usually order one of each thing throughout the duration. OPA!!!
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