St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Bethesda will host its annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, November 14, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., featuring authentic Greek food, holiday shopping, handmade gifts, and more than 20 vendors. The event is organized by the church’s Ladies Philoptochos Society and is free to attend.
The bazaar will take place at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, located at 7701 Bradley Boulevard in Bethesda, offering visitors an opportunity to get an early start on holiday shopping while supporting local artisans and small businesses.
A major highlight of the event will be the selection of traditional Greek food available for dine-in or takeout. Offerings will include gyros, chicken souvlaki, pastitsio, Greek salads, pastries, desserts, and frappé coffee.
More than 20 vendors are expected to participate, selling a wide variety of items including handmade jewelry, Christmas ornaments, holiday decorations, cosmetics, clothing, accessories, toys, books, artwork, photography, stained glass, specialty foods, olive oil, honey, and baked goods.
Participating vendors will include Helen Georgiou Jewelry, DVG Agora Designs, Aegean Essence Jewelry, Meraklina Greek Designs, Kalantzis Photography, The Glass Art by Victor Abdow, Mary Kay, Ancient Foods, and several other local businesses and artisans.
The event will also feature Greek authors George Tzamaras, Sophia Sempeles, Andrea Vellios, and Debbie Zourdos, along with children’s books by Larry Issa. Additional offerings will include handmade crafts, fresh bread, granola, religious icons, and other specialty products. Organizers have also announced that prizes will be available throughout the event.
Admission is free, and the bazaar is open to the public. The event will run from 10am to 5pm on Saturday, November 14, at St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Bethesda.
