Sarnia Lambon’s newest festival, Sarnia Greekfest is expanding with more food, entertainment and an exciting new Greek art exhibit. Sarnia Greekfest is an exciting new community festival preparing for its second year after an overwhelming success in 2007. Sarnia Greekfest will take place on Saturday, September 13th at 1299 Murphy Road.  The event runs from Noon until 11pm and will feature a free Senior Shuttle for seniors who want to attend the event.
 
This family oriented, fun filled outdoor event will feature a children’s play area, Greek dancing demonstrations, Greek food, a live performance by Athens by Night, a live Greek Band, church tours and a Greek art exhibit by Marilyn Rovithis. Admission to the festival is $2 for adults and free for children. The event is open to everyone.
 
“We are expecting visitors from Michigan and other areas of Ontario who will be in town to enjoy our showcase of Greek food, culture and entertainment. This will be a great place to take the family! ” Leo Stathakis, Co-Chair Sarnia Greekfest
 
Senior Shuttle
A Senior Shuttle will be running from 11am to 7pm compliments of Autohouse Honda.  Seniors wanting a ride may call 519.344.1123 for a ride.

Art Exhibit
An exciting new addition to this years event is an exhibit of Greek art by a well known Canadian artist, Marilyn Rovithis.

Fashion Show
This year’s event will feature a fashion show by Lux

Marilyn was born in St. Stephen New Brunswick (Feb. 1941). She grew up in Black’s Harbour. Her travels in Canada, Europe, Mexico, Venezuela and the U.S. have contributed to her love of painting original scenes of places she has visited and people she has met. In 2003 Marilyn visited Greece for the first time. The beauty and vibrant colours of Greece are reflected in her many painting of the Greek Isles.

Her paintings are done with palette knife – oils on canvas. This method provides her with a greater freedom of expression and gives her paintings real depth. Her unique and distinctive style provides a special character to her art. Most of her paintings are made from actual scenes.

She has had her paintings exhibited at The Salt Water Gallery” in Pocologan N.B. “Covent Garden Market”, “Maritimers Club” and “Art in The Park” (Springbank Park), all in London Ont. Several of her paintings are currently on display at “Merle Norman’s” in Westmount Mall. In  retrospect the only regret that Marilyn has about her art is that she waited until she retired to commit the time and effort to her paintings.

Marilyn may be contacted by clicking here:
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Ontario Trillium Funding 
A major reason for this year’s expansion is the awarding of a Trillium Grant from the Province of Ontario. The grant has allowed festival organizers to expand the festival to an all day affair.

Volunteering
This non profit event will be operated by community volunteers and a large attendance is expected. Anyone interested in volunteering for this event is encouraged to contact one of the event coordinators at 519.542.9754, or fill in the volunteer form here.

Leo Stathakis, Co-Chair
519.339.6072     

Carla Harwood, Project Coordinator
519.542.9754     

Marilyn Rovithis