Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church

We thought that we would check out the Marietta Greek Festival because several of our friends recommended it. We received coupons in the mail for free entry on Friday from 3 – 5 PM so we figured we didn’t have anything to lose. We arrived at the shuttle station parking — which is literally maybe 2 miles from the venue — at 4:25. There was a line for the shuttle but we figured that we would have plenty of time to get there and in by 5. Wrong. We waited 25 minutes for the shuttle even though the volunteers insisted that there were 6 shuttles running. I guess we should have just walked over there from the shuttle area… we probably would have gotten there faster.
We finally got to the venue right at 5 and they refused to take our coupon for free entry. I’m a person who values customer service and this really got me agitated so we left. I just couldn’t believe it. We obviously would have spent a decent amount on food and beverage once inside so they just lost out on business. I guess they don’t care though. Anyway, needless to say I do not have any intention of going back in the future after that whole ordeal. The event was poorly organized based on my experience. The Marietta Greek Festival should take planning tips from the Atlanta Greek Festival. Their shuttle system is much better.

Feast on the most delicious Greek cuisine this side of the Aegean at the Marietta Greek Festival. Enjoy church tours, authentic Greek dancing and live music, coffee, unique bazar style shops and more… You can even use a drive thru service for the food alone.
You have to be ready to salivate constantly with the food — the music and great spirits certainly open up your appetite — and of course you have to follow up with a Baklava Sundae (why dosen’t everyone make this stuff!!!).
You can plan on coming yearly — it is always held the weekend after Mother’s day Friday through Sunday.
Luckily you can get Greek food fixes at other times of the year also — there are «drive thru» opportunities at other times in the year as well.