Music & dance
Live Greek music & dancers
Live band · since 1976
The Olympians
Live Greek music by The Olympians — formed in 1976 from the Olympian Dancers folk dance tradition in Southern California. Folk, island, rembetika, laika, and Greek hits across six decades.
Instruments: Bouzouki, baglama, tzoura, vocals, klarino, keyboards, guitar, bass, doumbek & drums
George "Giorgos" Karidakis
Vocals, bouzouki, baglama, tzoura, bass
Jim "Dimitri" Karidakis
Bouzouki, baglama, tzoura
Jerry "Gerasimos" Thermos
Rhythm & lead guitars
Steve "Stavros" Opdahl
Doumbek, drums, percussion
Greek dancers
Traditional Greek dance in costume throughout the weekend — a favorite for families.
Weekend schedule
Friday, October 9th
4:00pWelcome! Live Music - "Olympians" & DJ Pete
4:00pSelf Guided Church Tours Begin
6:00pSt. George Floya (Flame) & Fotia (Fire) Greek Dancers
8:00pSt. George Peer (Wildfire) Greek Dancers
10:00pFood Booths Close
10:00pChurch Tours End
Saturday, October 10th
11:00aWelcome! Live Music - "Olympians" & DJ Pete
11:00aSelf Guided Church Tours Begin
3:00pZorba Dance Performance
6:00pSt. George Floya (Flame) & Fotia (Fire) Greek Dancers
8:00pSt. George Peer (Wildfire) Greek Dancers
10:00pFood Booths Close
10:00pChurch Tours End
Sunday, October 11th
9:00aDivine Liturgy: Church Service (Respectful Attire, Please)
11:00aWelcome! Live Music - "Olympians" & DJ Pete
12:00pSelf Guided Church Tours Begin
1:00pSt. George Floya (Flame) & Fotia (Fire) Greek Dancers
3:00pSt. George Peer (Wildfire) Greek Dancers
5:00pRaffle Drawing - Winner Announced
5:00pChurch Tours End
6:00pGoodbye! See you next year! OPA!
