66th Annual Tulsa Greek Festival Celebrates Tradition, Culture,and the 100th Anniversary of Route 66

If you’ve ever traveled Route 66 through Tulsa, you probably drove right by the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church and didn’t even know it. It sits next to Fire Station 4 and is home to the Tulsa Greek Festival, the oldest ethnic festival in the city, and in 2026 they will be celebrating their 66th annual event.

This year’s Greek Festival, which takes place September 17-19, holds special significance as it coincides with the 100th anniversary of Route 66, making the event a unique celebration of both Greek heritage and one of America’s most iconic highways.

Festival highlights this year include:

• Authentic Greek cuisine such as gyros, souvlaki, baklava and loukoumathes

• Traditional Greek music and folk dance performances

• Church tours showcasing Greek Orthodox faith and traditions

• A marketplace featuring Greek imports, jewelry, and gifts

“Holy Trinity has proudly been part of Tulsa’s Route 66 corridor for generations, and we’re excited to share our culture and traditions with the community in this historic year,” said a press release about the event. “Whether you attend for the food, music, dancing, or the overall cultural experience, the Tulsa Greek Festival continues to honor its mission of sharing Greek heritage while bringing our Tulsa community together.”

“Oklahoma’s Route 66 corridor has a rich cultural diversity, from the Asian District and 39th Street District in Oklahoma City to the Czech community in Yukon to the Greek Festival in Tulsa,” said Oklahoma Route 66 Association President Rhys Martin. “The best part of any Route 66 road trip is connecting with the people along the way. When that is combined with experiencing different cultural traditions, you get an experience you’ll never forget.”

You can get more information at https://tulsagreekfestival.com/.